Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were unable to access regular medical care because of stay-at-home orders and shuttered doctors’ offices.
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Whether it’s trying to stick to those New Year’s resolutions or dealing with constantly changing conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are under a lot of stress right now.
Many believe cancer is the leading cause of death among women, but that would be wrong.
Monongahela Valley Hospital will hold a Multiphasic Screening from 7 to 10 a.m. March 27 in the Anthony M. Lombardi Education Conference Center on the hospital campus. The blood analysis is open to the public with a cost of $30 per person. Masks are required to be worn by anyone attending th…
Help is on the way for the state Department of Labor & Industry, which has been laboring under a heavy load.
The Marchezak family is hoping there's still a lot in store for their Somerset Township dairy farm.
When Beatrice Little came home from work one day early last year, she noticed something wasn’t right.
Nancy Sward-Martin, a pharmacy technician at AHN Canonsburg Hospital, was the lucky winner of the hospital’s holiday car raffle.
Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals and not cheating on sleep, can all benefit your heart.
The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in keeping the blood supply strong. The Red Cross is urging healthy ind…
A report by the state Independent Fiscal Office estimates that impact fees for 2020 will be reduced because of depressed natural gas prices - and, of course - the pandemic.
Gasoline prices soared this week in Western Pennsylvania and across the country, AAA East Central reported.
In his biweekly column, agent Bob Hollick explains how whole life insurance policies can maximize one's retirement income.
New numbers show a drastic drop in the number of children who were treated in hospital emergency departments during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Frank Gaudio discusses COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and safety guidelines as part of the municipality of Bethel Park’s Live Well speaker series.
While alumni and fans of the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University may never see eye to eye, doctors from both institutions are joining forces to battle the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness.
Allegheny General Hospital is the first hospital in Pennsylvania and one of just 16 in the United States to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, according to an Allegheny Health Network news release.
The Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, which is formerly known as angioplasty with stent, Program at Monongahela Valley Hospital has been granted re-accreditation by Corazon, Inc., a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty, according to a Mon Valley Hospital news release.
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Dr. Frank Gaudio of Washington Health System provides information as part of the municipality’s Live Well speaker series.
Hospitals across Southwestern Pennsylvania are using a variety of cutting edge technology in the battle against COVID-19.
Winter officially arrived this week and we’ve already seen winter weather conditions like colder temperatures, snow and ice along with early darkness this time of year.
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In the first of a three-part series, Dr. Frank Gaudio discusses transmission, symptoms and mortality rates associated with the coronavirus.
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Winter sports seasons across Western Pennsylvania were put on hold last week when Gov. Tom Wolf, in response to the growing coronavirus pandemic, ordered a shutdown of high school sports in Pennsylvania.
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are at a higher risk for severe illness and death, although the overall risk remains small.
Greg Spencer’s life changed once he was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
“Wine & Cheese – The Perfect Pairing,” a Zoom virtual event, will take place at 6 p.m. Jan. 10. The event was rescheduled from Dec. 6, after the weekend edition of the Observer-Reporter went to press.
In his biweekly column, insurance agent Bob Hollick provides tips on protecting your home against winter weather conditions.
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A Belle Vernon woman added a stunning visual in a viral TikTok video about her “invisible disease.”
Walnut Grill plans to open a casual dining restaurant in the Old Mill in South Strabane early next year.
Dollar General is investing a lot of dollars in Washington County.
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