Rescue Reports Rabies Case in Schuylkill County Cat That Bit Two People, Scratched a Third

DEER LAKE — A cat found in Deer Lake, Schuylkill County, tested positive for rabies after reportedly biting two people and scratching a third, according to Save the Strays of Schuylkill – Cat Rescue.

Three Schuylkill County Hospitals to Receive More Than $2.85 Million in Federal Rural Health Funding

Three hospitals serving Schuylkill County will receive more than $2.85 million in federal funding for equipment upgrades and expanded medical services through the new Rural Health Transformation Fund, Congressman Dan Meuser announced.

Kidney Foundation of Central PA to Host Educational Session on Chronic Kidney Disease in Ringtown

The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania is set to host an educational presentation on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) at the Ringtown Senior Center, located at 104 W. Main Street, Ringtown. 

Tri-Valley Lions Club and Beltone Hearing Aid Center Join Forces to Gift the Gift of Hearing to Local Residents

The Tri-Valley Lions Club along with Beltone Hearing Aid Center of Hegins are pleased to announce their re-cycled hearing aid program. 

North Schuylkill Coaches Undergo CPR/AED Training

This past weekend, over 30 North Schuylkill School District staff members, including coaches and teachers, received training in CPR and on AED machines. 

North Schuylkill Presents Check to Geisinger Health Foundation from Pink Out game

On Monday, representatives from the North Schuylkill School District presented a check in the amount of $4,683 to the Marie Lamey Fund at Geisinger Health System’s Woodbine Clinic in Danville.

Geisinger to Host Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Events Across Northeastern Pennsylvania

Geisinger is once again making better health easier by hosting Super Saturday flu vaccine events now through November.

Despite Agreement, Nurses Strike Still Planned for Two Schuylkill County Facilities

Earlier this week, it was announced that a strike a nurses union and a health care provider have come to an agreement, but not all facilities, including two from Schuylkill County, are on board.

Two Schuylkill County Surgeons join Lehigh Valley Physician Group General Surgery

Two well-experienced, highly regarded, local general surgeons have joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). 

United States Files Complaint Against Lehighton Doctor For Violating The False Claims Act

On Thursday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Peter J. Baddick, III, a family medicine practitioner, alleging that he issued medically unnecessary prescriptions for Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray manufactured by Insys Therapeutics, Inc., and used to treat breakthrough cancer pain. 

Geisinger St. Luke’s Adding Facilities and Services

Less than three years after opening in Orwigsburg, Geisinger St. Luke’s (GSL) Hospital has begun several building projects at the hospital and in the surrounding community to expand access to GSL’s award-winning services.

Cardiologist joins Geisinger team in Schuylkill County

Gregory Wilson, D.O., a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular medicine and nuclear medicine, has joined the Geisinger cardiology team in Schuylkill County.

COVID-19 Booster Shots for Ages 12-15 Now Available from Local Health Providers

Local health providers have announced that the Coronavirus Booster shots are now available for ages 12-15 with the support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

LVHN Announces New Family Medicine Physician Joins Pottsville Practice

LVHN has announced that Daniel A. Pedersen, DO has joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville. 

St. Luke’s to Open Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology in New Ringgold

On Wednesday, St. Luke’s University Health Network announced the September 1st opening of its new St. Luke’s Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology in New Ringgold.