Health & Wellness

STATE COLLEGE — The Pregnancy Resource Clinic had a “phenomenal” turnout of 685 guests March 21 at its annual fundraising banquet, “Wellspring of Life,” said executive director Jenny Summers.   “It is always uplifting to the staff, board of directors and volunteers to be among others in the community who support our mission,”…

BELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte YMCA will host a free “Healthy Kids Night” from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at its facility, 125 W. High St. The event will promote the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating to local kids. Families with children are welcome to attend; no membership or registration is…

Most colorectal cancer does not run in the family. That is why physicians recommend that everyone age 50 and older have periodic colonoscopies. However, when someone does have a relative who has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, the risk goes up dramatically, and screening guidelines become more stringent. About 25 percent of colorectal cancer…

Mark Twain once said, “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” How do we live fully? One way is to talk about issues surrounding death and dying. But if you are like most people, this is not something you talk…

BELLEFONTE — Two dozen participants have announced they will be in attendance at the HOPE Remembrance Ceremony and Addiction Resource Fair, scheduled at Match Factory Place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. “We want to hold this event to get people who are dealing with heroin and opioid abuse, in some form or…

ERIE — Unless he is the doctor, there is not much a man can do in a birthing room. He can fetch ice chips or prop pillows behind the mother’s back. He can suggest some Lamaze breathing when contractions intensify. He can stop when she’s had enough of that. He also can also offer…

    STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the addition of Dr. Christopher Kocher to Mount Nittany Physician Group Cardiology. “My philosophy of care is to simply treat every patient as if they were part of my own family,” Kocher said in a press release from Mount Nittany Health. “I…

Listening is an important skill to have in all relationships, but for adult children of parents who may need assistance, the ability to listen can be crucial to successful outcomes for the whole family, according to a press release from Homewatch CareGivers of Central Pennsylvania. Even before a conversation about long-term care needs and…

‘It takes a village to raise a child” remains just as true today as it did many decades ago. And, it is important that the village is equipped with the tools needed to teach and model values and behaviors the villagers (home, school, community) deem to be important life skills and attributes. A healthy village…

STATE COLLEGE — The second annual Centre Moves Fit Families Challenge in coming up in April. The community coalition dedicated to encouraging healthy habits in Centre County is once again hosting this monthlong, countywide health initiative to get people moving, according to a press release from Mount Nittany Health. To participate, families —…