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Burns hosting Senior Fair on May 29

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State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, will host a Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, at The Bottleworks, 411 Third Ave., Johnstown. “My senior fairs are popular events every year, and I always enjoy them,” Burns said. “It’s important that seniors can get information on the services and programs that they need, and it’s a free event. We’ll also make it fun with games, prizes and vendors.” The event will provide attendees with information on state services such as the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and the PACE/PACENET prescription programs. Additional ...

Mount Nittany adds equipment

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Mount Nittany Health has added a second TrueBeam linear accelerator with HyperSight imaging, along with a renovation to the treatment space. Mount Nittany Health’s first TrueBeam linear accelerator has also been upgraded to include HyperSight capabilities. These enhancements ensure seamless ...

Pediatricians: Recess crucial for learning

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Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That’s the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to ...

Tips to stay on track with meds

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Have you ever considered the difference between renewal and a refill of a prescription? Or whether prescription expiration dates truly matter — and if it’s ever safe to take expired medicine? Knowing the answers to these questions can help you avoid gaps in treatment, reduce the stress of running low on medication and make informed decisions about using medications safely. Small delays in getting your medication can significantly impact your health outcomes. Even a short interruption in medication can slow your progress or worsen symptoms. What is a prescription renewal vs. ...

LifeFlight fleet gets upgrade

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Allegheny Health Network’s Division of Prehospital Care Services unveiled the first of four new Airbus H145 D3 medical transport helicopters, part of a $55 million investment to modernize the network’ s LifeFlight fleet. The upgrade to the LifeFlight fleet will enhance critical care air ...