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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

WebHealth insurance plans through UPMC and Geisinger that contract with the state to administer Medicaid money will pay Gloria Gates CARE fixed amounts per patient per …

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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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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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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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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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Direct Support: Gates enhances services for Medicaid recipients

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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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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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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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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Local doctor aims to open mobile clinic

WebLocal News. Nov 27, 2021. William Kibler. Staff Writer. [email protected]. Local doctor Zane Gates’ primary care organization is planning to add a mobile clinic that …

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Conemaugh Nason approved as yellow fever vaccination site

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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Springing forward can have harmful effect on health

WebStudies suggest increase in heart attacks, strokes after time change. WASHINGTON — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time …

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Don’t make light of public health safety

WebA line was crossed when public health safety was lampooned. Three years after the worst of COVID-19, most of us now have a better grasp on how much is at risk …

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Blair commits $200K to EmPATH

WebUPMC Altoona leaders and local mental health providers asked commissioners earlier this month for $200,000 for the project that has a projected construction cost of $1.3 million.

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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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‘A place of hope’ — Sinisi seeks to raise awareness of addiction’s …

WebSubstances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs,” according to the health care provider’s website. SUD, Sinisi said, more accurately describes the abuse cycle and

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Prison adds mental health counseling program

WebHOLLIDAYSBURG — The Blair County Prison has added mental health counseling to its voluntary programs for inmates. Representatives from the National …

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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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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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Cambria woman guilty in health care fraud case

WebHARRISBURG — A Cambria County woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit health care fraud for defrauding Medicare and the U.S. …

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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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