Ricky Resendez first tried e-cigarettes in eighth grade. By the time he got to high school, he was vaping daily. “It was just kind of normal,” said Ricky, a 17-year-old recent graduate in Superior, Wisconsin. “Kids were vaping in class, in the bathrooms, wherever.” Nationally, ...
With more people spending time outdoors during the summer months, physicians with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Ophthalmology are encouraging individuals and families to take simple steps to protect their eyes from seasonal risks, including sun exposure, allergens and preventable ...
Freedom from Smoking classes will be held every Tuesday, July 7 through Aug. 18, at Altoona Lung, 800 Chestnut Ave. The quit smoking date is July 28. Classes are from 4:30-6 p.m. Brought to you by the Lung Disease Foundation of Central PA, these classes have no fee to attend and include free ...
A prominent OB-GYN group announced vaccine recommendations that differ from what the U.S. government advises. The immunization schedule is specifically for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. It aligns with prior recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...
Local history 50 years ago: June 23, 1976 The Pathfinder Halfway House for Alcoholics, operated by Catholic Charities at 14th Avenue and 16th Street, was to close due to lack of funding from the Blair County Drug and Alcohol Council. 25 years ago: June 23, 2001 The Altoona Fire ...
Martinsburg resident Stanley Metz held the winning number – 928 – for Home Nursing Agency Foundation’s Mercedes Moment fundraiser held on May 21. The winner was announced as part of Mercedes Moment Night at the Altoona Curve after the Pennsylvania Lottery Pick 3 drawing at 7 p.m. As ...