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Yesteryear: In the news on June 23

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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 Department’s hazmat team, Reynold Santone fire chief, cleaned up a spill of liquid zinc phosphate that had spilled from a tractor-trailer in the Beverly Healthcare-Hillview parking lot. The truck was delivering cleaning agents to the nursing home. 10 years ago: June 23, 2016 Hollidaysburg Main ...

OB-GYN group gives vaccine recommendations

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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 Prevention, before changes were made under the Trump administration and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Earlier this year, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists withdrew from a CDC advisory committee on vaccines because of those changes, which have spawned legal ...

Freedom from Smoking classes to be held

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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 nicotine replacement therapy in the form of patches, gum or mints. Call 814-843-0182 to register or for more information.

Keep your eyes safe in the sun

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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 injuries. “Many people think about protecting their skin in the summer, but eye health is just as important,” said Deval Paranjpe, MD, MBA, FACS, chair, AHN Ophthalmology. “From UV exposure to sports injuries to debris and bacteria, there are several factors this time of year that can put your vision at ...