Health & Wellness

February is National Dental Health Month and, traditionally, the Give Kids a Smile event is held this month. But, because of weather concerns, the program will be held in April this year. On Friday, April 7, Centre Volunteers in Medicine will hold a screening that will provide children from 1 to 18 with free…

SPRING MILLS — We could all use a mini retreat for the body and mind. But for caregivers, a restorative timeout is crucial. TriYoga of Central Pennsylvania, a yoga nonprofit that has been serving the region since 2000, is offering a free workshop for the caregivers in the community. “Yoga to Sustain: Nurture Yourself…

BELLEFONTE — Avery’s third annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Bowling Tournament will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Bellefonte Lanes, 2767 Benner Pike. The event is sponsored by Bellefonte Lanes and Bellefonte Youth Bowling Program. Avery Milanese is a 7-year-old Bellefonte resident and youth bowler who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Obesity is recognized as one of the leading causes of cancer and accounts for roughly 14 to 20 percent of cancer deaths. Physical activity can reduce obesity and cancer risk, but most U.S. adults fail to meet leisure-time physical activity recommendations. Scherezade K. Mama, assistant professor of kinesiology at Penn State,…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health Foundation will hold the 69th annual Mount Nittany Medical Center Charity Ball Saturday, Feb. 11, at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The event, entitled “A Starlit Evening on the Serengeti,” benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center of Centre County, Mount Nittany Health. All are welcome to participate in an online silent…

JOHNSTOWN — When snow falls and sidewalks ice over in winter, the idea of getting out to do something as simple as going for a walk becomes a potentially life-threatening activity. With more and more research showing that regular exercise benefits overall health and specifically brain health, it is not a good idea to give…

BELLEFONTE — Centre Crest recently welcomed Andrew Naugle as the facility’s new nursing home administrator.  Naugle has been a licensed nursing home administrator for 3 1/2 years and comes to Centre Crest from Complete Healthcare Resources. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Clarion University. Naugle’s background in nursing and long-term…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the addition of Dr. Philip Miller to Mount Nittany Physician Group Primary Care in Philipsburg.   “I am thrilled to be a part of the incredible health care team at Mount Nittany Physician Group,” said Miller. “I look forward to the opportunity of serving the people of this region…

STATE COLLEGE — Adult Children of Aging Parents of Centre County will host a presentation about resources for those caring for aging parents from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Country Inn and Suites, 1357 E. College Ave., State College. Sandy Schuckers, of the Centre County Office of Aging, will present the…

BELLEFONTE — Centre County brass continues to work to deter the heroin and opioid epidemic locally, and on Jan. 17 county commissioners took action to establish an outreach event in March. Commissioners approved paying a $280 rental fee to the American Philatelic Center for the rental of Sundman Hall for a Heroin Opioid Prevention…