For most of his life, Dr. Rueben Brock struggled to maintain close relationships.
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Dr. Chong Park can’t remember a time when he didn’t know he would be a physician.
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News that actor Chadwick Boseman passed away over the weekend after a four-year battle with colon cancer stunned his fans.
Concordia Visiting Nurses has recently achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for the first time, according to Concordia Visiting Nurses CEO Martin J. Trettel.
Monongahela Valley Hospital recently installed a state-of-the-art nuclear camera system from Siemens Healthcare as part of the health system’s ongoing efforts to offer its patients the most cutting-edge medical imaging technology available.
As the end of summer draws near and the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, flu season is looming large. But there may be a glimmer of positive news on that front.
Prior to school closing, students were enjoying a new quiet space in which to rest and relax.
Patients continue to find success in neuropathy treatments through a noninvasive, painless and drug-free approach that includes the use of light therapy to stimulate tissue repair, said Dr. Shawn Richey.
Hospitals and doctors in Pennsylvania have been preparing for an outbreak of novel coronavirus in the state.
One hospital in West Virginia will soon be testing a device that could help prevent strokes for patients with atrial fibrillation.
One local hospital is taking a proactive approach to the growing national nurse shortage by offering tuition reimbursement as a perk.
The American Red Cross recently issued a plea to local blood donors because its blood supply had reached critically low levels after the holidays.
The number of joint replacement surgeries in the United States grows every year and the average age of patients keeps dropping.
The number of children with nearsightedness across the United States has soared in recent decades and the medical community is trying to figure out the reasons behind the trend.
When Jeff Jalbrizikowski was in Chicago for a work conference recently, he searched for, and found, a float therapy spa.
The American Red Cross said it’s blood supply is critically low and is issuing an urgent plea for blood donors across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.
Jacqueline Lapisardi had every reason to believe she was in the clear.
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Now that Southwestern Pennsylvanians made it through changing their clocks with the end of daylight saving time, many are still faced with the gloomy reality of days getting shorter for about the next six weeks.
When Joan Marie Wallace suffered a massive stroke while on a Jan. 10 business trip to San Diego, doctors gave her a 4% chance of surviving.
Millions of Americans live with the pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and many find relief by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.
As the end of summer draws near and the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, flu season is looming large. But there may be a glimmer of positive news on that front.
Prior to school closing, students were enjoying a new quiet space in which to rest and relax.
Patients continue to find success in neuropathy treatments through a noninvasive, painless and drug-free approach that includes the use of light therapy to stimulate tissue repair, said Dr. Shawn Richey.
Hospitals and doctors in Pennsylvania have been preparing for an outbreak of novel coronavirus in the state.
One hospital in West Virginia will soon be testing a device that could help prevent strokes for patients with atrial fibrillation.
One local hospital is taking a proactive approach to the growing national nurse shortage by offering tuition reimbursement as a perk.
The American Red Cross recently issued a plea to local blood donors because its blood supply had reached critically low levels after the holidays.
The number of joint replacement surgeries in the United States grows every year and the average age of patients keeps dropping.
The number of children with nearsightedness across the United States has soared in recent decades and the medical community is trying to figure out the reasons behind the trend.
When Jeff Jalbrizikowski was in Chicago for a work conference recently, he searched for, and found, a float therapy spa.
The American Red Cross said it’s blood supply is critically low and is issuing an urgent plea for blood donors across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.
Jacqueline Lapisardi had every reason to believe she was in the clear.
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Now that Southwestern Pennsylvanians made it through changing their clocks with the end of daylight saving time, many are still faced with the gloomy reality of days getting shorter for about the next six weeks.
When Joan Marie Wallace suffered a massive stroke while on a Jan. 10 business trip to San Diego, doctors gave her a 4% chance of surviving.
Millions of Americans live with the pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and many find relief by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs.
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In case you hadn’t noticed, a meatless burger craze is underway.
Washington High School Science teacher Jim Tiano said he sees “a lot of untapped talent in my students.”
When it comes to heart attacks, it turns out the symptoms are the same for both men and women after all.
We all tend to think we’re invincible – especially when we’re young.
The boxes are visible at the drugstore recently, but also possibly even at your local gas station, coffee shop or restaurant.
The average and median age of the U.S. population is rising, and the composition of the workforce is rising with it.
For more than seven years, Aetna has been a proud sponsor of National Council on Aging’s BenefitsCheckUp, offering older adults the opportunity to learn about programs and services that could save them money and provide much-needed assistance.
The Home-Delivered Meal Program is important in so many ways.
The following flu shot sites have been established in Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging’s Washington and Greene counties service areas:
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-Carroll Township) will co-host the Washington County Senior Expo which is being held at Sept. 26 at Washington Crown Center Mall. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This listing is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
When I was a child, I can remember my grandparents going to the local senior center.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer- Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
Editor’s note: This story is part of a Total Health series the Observer-Reporter is producing in conjunction with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging.
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging has some tips to finding savings for seniors’ health care.
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Cauliflower is having a moment.
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Jen Manfredi-Foster has been a runner for 30 years.
As a society, we are constantly being inundated by the latest diet trends. We are bombarded by claims like “no need to exercise” or “eat what you want, when you want.” And while the types of diets may change, the “no fail” messages remain the same.
When I became editorial director of niche publications for the Observer Publishing Company nearly two years ago, Total Health was the first title that I really felt connected to – in essence, it became my baby. I loved how the topic resonated with readers of all ages and demographics. Health…
There’s no mistaking the freshness that a piece of peppermint chewing gum imparts to your mouth or the clean, fresh breath you get when using a minty mouthwash. There’s a good reason for that and it’s based in essential oils. After all, Listerine is one of the world’s most popular mouthwashe…
The Pittsburgh Pirates partnered with Allegheny Heath Network Trauma Centers’ Trauma Prevention Community Outreach Program to offer Stop the Bleed training to 240 staff on March 20 and to install QuickClot bleeding control kits to enhance safety throughout PNC Park.
This month, we’re focusing on dental health and wondering how orthodontics and the process of straightening the teeth with braces has changed through the years. We talk with Dr. Robert Good II (DMD, MDS) and Dr. Ronald Good (DMD, MDS), who are board certified specialists in orthodontics and …
I’ve heard that athletes tend to have a lot of cavities and dental problems. Why is this?
There’s a growing movement for students in Pennsylvania’s secondary schools to learn more than the three Rs by adding three more letters to their curriculum: CPR. An increasing number of states are recognizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation as an extremely valuable skill and have passed laws …
Heather Holtschlag tries an infrared sauna in this month's Healthy Habits.
A local expert offers tips on how to keep your New Year's resolutions going.
A practicing optometrist for 29 years, Dr. Lynn Pavlic OD, has a private optometry practice on Beau Street in Washington. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington & Jefferson College, her Bachelors of Visual Science from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1987 and her …
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