Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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. 

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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. 

Monday, October 31, 2022

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.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

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.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

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.

Friday, August 19, 2022

Thursday, April 7, 2022

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. 

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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.

Friday, January 7, 2022

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.

Monday, November 22, 2021

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. 

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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.