NEWBURGH, NY — Rose Bradwell is a 46-year-old wife and the mother of three daughters. She is battling leukemia and is in urgent need of a blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant in order to …
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6/8/22
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VetStock celebrates 10 years
PIKE COUNTY, PA — It’s been a decade since VetStock first began its mission to empower, enrich and improve the lives of veterans and their …
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6/8/22
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ONLINE — On Wednesday, June 15, the Alzheimer’s Association will host a webinar discussing the crushing impact that Alzheimer’s and other dementias have on the Black community.
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6/7/22
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MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners voted on May 11 to request funding from the state for community-based mental health services.
“Our system collectively has been stretched …
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6/2/22
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NATIONWIDE — When my father was in the early stages of dementia, he forgot he took his daily walk.
For years, he hiked down the mountain he lived on and then back up once a day. For years. …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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6/2/22
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SCRANTON, PA — Hepatitis Awareness Month may have just ended, but it’s still a great time to promote better knowledge and vigilance regarding this very serious, yet treatable disease.
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By MARK MADHOK, M.D
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6/2/22
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In the midst of it all
It’s tough to feel better when you’re experiencing terror and uncertainty. It’s tough to feel better when we are bombarded at every turn with some sort of …
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By LAURIE STUART
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6/2/22
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The previous installment provided information about common travel-related diseases. This article will help you prepare for your trip. Here are some initial steps to follow.
Consult with your …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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6/2/22
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After a stroke, help is available
HONESDALE, PA — Phil Dux, 62, survived a hemorrhagic stroke in 2013, even after a week in a medically induced coma. But the Hawley resident found recovery …
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5/28/22
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Because summer is approaching, it is a good time to review ways of preventing sunburn, tick and insect bites, and allergic reactions to plant exposures. If you’re one to enjoy the outdoors, …
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JAMES D. LOMAX, M.D.
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6/5/19
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