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Respiratory virus vaccines urged News, Sports, Jobs

WebTyler Wertz, a community health nurse at the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Blair County State Health Center in Altoona, said vaccines are available at the …

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AHA Tower clinic opens to patients

WebApr 18, 2024. William Kibler. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Dr. Zane Gates (left) and Altoona Housing Authority Deputy Executive Director Brad Kanuch pose in the new …

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Tower clinic scheduled to open in April

WebLocal News. Feb 19, 2024. William Kibler. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Local primary care doctor Zane Gates plans to open a clinic at the Altoona Housing Authority’s …

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CDC: COVID no longer means 5 days in isolation

WebMar 2, 2024. NEW YORK — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday. The Centers for …

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Make health care more affordable

WebDec 13, 2023. As we look toward next year’s goals for our nation, one priority I hope our policymaking leaders will keep in mind is ensuring that people can afford health care. …

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Direct Support: Gates enhances services for Medicaid …

WebThe nature of health insurance itself is a problem, because it tends to violate some of the principles on which most insurance is based — like car insurance: It covers …

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Rehab Reboot: Encompass Health center gets makeover

WebEncompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 2005 Valley View Blvd., Altoona, underwent a $13 million renovation that began in January 2020. Courtesy photo The final …

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Exposure to toxins gives vets free care

WebWilliam Kibler. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Veterans exposed to hazardous substances during their time in the service became eligible Tuesday to enroll …

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Cardiac Rehab Center now open News, Sports, Jobs

WebCardiac Rehab Center now open Outpatient facility serves 20 patients every 12 weeks Local News. Feb 18, 2023

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Conemaugh Nason approved as yellow fever vaccination …

WebFor more information about the hospital’s services, visit Conemaugh.org or contact the Conemaugh Nason Occupational Health Office at 814-224-6266. …

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Recognizing heroes in health care

WebChoosing the right health care provider is an important first step in managing your health, but for many, finding a primary care provider or specialist to meet their …

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Springing forward can have harmful effect on health

WebHow does the time change affect your health? Fatal car crashes temporarily jump the first few days after the spring time change, according to a study of U.S. traffic …

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UPMC plans to cut overall workforce

WebHealth care system to eliminate 1,000 jobs Local News. Apr 25, 2024. William Kibler Staff Writer [email protected]. UPMC is reducing its workforce of more …

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Judge orders takeover of facilities

WebMar 11, 2024. Phil Ray. [email protected]. U.S. District Judge Kim R. Gibson has issued an emergency order appointing a receiver to assume control of six health care …

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Health care business is national concern

WebHealth care business is national concern. Letters to the Editor. Apr 16, 2024. America’s health care has become a business, like car dealerships, appliance stores, …

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Couple pleads guilty to health care scheme

WebJohn H. and Paula Z. Johnson, both 62, pleaded guilty to the charge, while John Johnson also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care …

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There are better health options than abortion

WebThere are better health options than abortion. It is so sad that people vote for a certain party only because they think they’ll have more rights to kill the unborn. I was a …

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Health of Lions’ Starocci in the spotlight

WebTwo-time defending 174-pound Big Ten champion Carter Starocci, the three-time NCAA champ, suffered what appeared to be a knee injury in the last dual of the …

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Getting out and about: Healthy Kids Day, Earth Day events a hit for

WebAs groups of people stopped at a variety of booths offering health tips, information, free items and treats, Colton Boyer talked to firefighters. The 8-year-old was …

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FDA expanding fruit pouch recall

WebNov 6, 2023. Jonel Aleccia. Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid …

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Cambria woman gets 30 months for Medicare fraud conspiracy

WebFlorentina Mayko, 40, in June pleaded guilty to a one-count information charging her with conspiracy to commit health care fraud for defrauding Medicare and …

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Logan hears officer’s appeal News, Sports, Jobs

WebAccording to Officer Alex Vazquez, the angry display for which he later apologized resulted from a perceived lack of support from departmental leadership in …

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