A Strasburg Township, Lancaster County-based non-profit clinic will be expanding its pediatric home care services for Plain patients with a new grant from WellSpan Health.
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New WellSpan app could improve patient-doctor communication
Five WellSpan Health practices will adopt software that lets patients give secure information to their doctor through their phone.
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WellSpan Health increases its pregnancy care offerings to Medicaid patients
For the past year, expectant mothers seeing WellSpan Health obstetricians have had the option to reduce their doctor visits through a service offered by a Washington D.C.-based tech company.
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Heightened drug death rates fail to affect PA. health rankings
Despite an increasing drug death rate and high levels of air pollution, Pennsylvania kept the same ranking for the third year in the row in United Health Foundation’s 2019 America Health Rankings.
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Insurance commissioner warns of health insurance robocalls
Unsolicited phone calls selling health insurance plans during this year’s open enrollment period could be robocalls trying to sell a scam, the state’s insurance commissioner warned Monday.
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Lancaster doctor offers a brainy alternative to dairy
Lancaster-based Dr. Jordan Balencic and his wife Tessa have developed a ready-to-drink, dairy-alternative beverage that contains walnut milk and other clinically studied superfoods proven to have beneficial properties for brain health called BrainMilk. To further their efforts, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, a State College-based seed and economic development nonprofit organization, has invested $51,025.
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As opening nears, a sneak peek at the new UPMC Memorial
UPMC Pinnacle is putting the final touches on the new UPMC Memorial hospital as it nears its Aug. 18 opening date.
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Caped Crusader: High schooler is a role model for her ‘Girls on the Run’ students
Girls on the Run teaches girls to find their worth, their voice, celebrate their bodies and deal with challenges and conflict in a positive and healthy manner.
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Good grains! Breads, cereals and tortillas provide needed nutrients to kids
Grain foods contribute essential nutrients, including fiber, dietary folate, iron, B vitamins and vitamin A,
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Helping you prioritize your health
“Make yourself a priority this year."
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How to prepare for a child’s surgery: A Loving Journey
Research, organize, rest -- a preparation checklist for parents whose children are facing surgery.
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