Chambersburg, PA

Franklin County Free Press

Demonstrating excellence in healthcare, six WellSpan Hospitals were named “high performing” U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospitals: Procedures & Conditions ratings with 15 recognitions across varying specialties. “We are incredibly proud of our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and their commitment to caring for our...

Several WellSpan Hospitals Earn “High Performing” Rankings from U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report released its 35th annual Best Hospitals rankings. The Honor Roll comprises 20 hospitals, whereas 98 hospitals were highlighted for equitable access. U.S. News & World Report announced its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday. Last year, the report stopped ranking hospitals by excellence and instead featured...

U.S. News & World Report announces 2024-2025 best hospitals

Despite advancements in medical research and treatment, humanity has yet to find a cure for cancer. People diagnosed with cancer often rely on alternative treatments that may not be entirely effective and mostly depend on hope. Their chances of survival in the later stages are often low. A cancer diagnosis often leads to a complete change in a person's outlook on life. CNN's Sara Sidner finished her segment on Monday morning by revealing that she has been battling stage 3 breast cancer for the last few weeks. She shared her diagnosis with a powerful message, a clip of which has been shared on CNN's YouTube channel.

Teary-eyed news anchor reveals her stage 3 cancer diagnosis on-air with a powerful message

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

Fear is something that is inevitable when we are experiencing grief, loss, heartache, another door closing, or another door opening. We are all naturally going to experience worry and anxiety, when confusing or frustrating circumstances arise. Fear, anxiety, and worry may feel like climbing a tall mountain with rocky terrain....

Overcoming Fear, Anxiety, and Worry

Florida State

The Mirror US

A Florida man sneezed his guts out - literally - in a shocking case published by a medical journal that documented the side effect known as 'evisceration through the abdominal surgical site'

Florida man sneezes intestines out of his body at dinner table at public restaurant in freak injury

Boston, MA

Insider

Doctors are concerned that a small number of patients on semaglutide are coming in with a form of sudden blindness called NAION.

Patients on Ozempic are developing a rare form of sudden blindness, doctors say

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

At long last, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now backing Medicare reimbursement for CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening. The CMS has included coverage of CTC in its proposed 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) and 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rules, which were published on July 10. The American College of Radiology (ACR), which has been lobbying the CMS to provide Medicare coverage for CTC for over 15 years, lauded the move, marking it as "a big step forward toward providing Medicare patients access to a minimally invasive colorectal cancer screening tool that can detect precancerous polyps and does not require anesthesia."

CMS proposes coverage of CT colonography screening

Catherine “Kate” L. Metz, 86, of Chambersburg, PA passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 in her son’s home surrounded by her family. Born April 24, 1938 in Orrstown, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Ruth (Kline) Helmuth. She was employed as a...

Catherine L. Metz 1938-2024

Kidney transplants save lives, offering hope to those with failing kidneys. But what exactly happens during this life-changing procedure? A kidney transplant involves replacing a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This can come from either a living or deceased donor. The new kidney takes over the job of filtering blood, removing waste, and balancing fluids. Transplants can drastically improve quality of life, reducing the need for dialysis and allowing for a more normal lifestyle. However, it's not without challenges. Patients must take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent their body from rejecting the new organ. These medications come with their own set of side effects. Understanding the ins and outs of kidney transplants can help patients and their families make informed decisions.

18 Facts About Kidney Transplant

In early 2023, Maria Menounos suspected something was going on with her health. She'd been dealing with unexplained bloating for over a year. "I was taking pictures and monitoring it. I got an endoscopy and a colonoscopy; I did everything and they kept saying, 'Oh, there's nothing there,'" Menounos says in an interview discussing her partnership with Mastercard's Stand Up to Cancer Campaign.

Maria Menounos Shares Her Mantra Amidst Pancreatic Cancer: "Choose Wonder Over Worry"

Gettysburg, PA

Lance M. Ohler, 65, passed away on the evening of Friday, July 5, 2024 at his home. Born January 16, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of the late Fern R. & Dorothy A. (Sanders) Ohler. He was a long time member of the Greenmount Fire Department, a...

Lance M. Ohler 1959-2024

Learn why a mammogram is a crucial step in early detection of breast cancer. Don’t skip your screening- it could save your life. Nearly one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. But many women still wonder, “Do I really need a mammogram?”

6 Reasons to Get a Mammogram

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Hearing loss might not be at the top of your list of health concerns. But if you’ve ever noticed your ears ringing after a concert, or asked your pal to repeat themselves again (and again) at a packed restaurant, perhaps you’ve wondered: Is this…normal?. In a lot...

6 Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Hearing

Hagerstown, MD

Mr. Daniel Ray Nazelrod, Sr., 98, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, in the Williamsport Retirement Village, Williamsport, MD. Born August 17, 1925 in Thomas, WV, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Emma M. (Cook) Nazelrod. He lived his early life in Paw...

Daniel Ray Nazelrod, Sr. 1925-2024

New York Post

Have a knife day.

Americans have become obsessed with plastic surgery and other means of image enhancement post-pandemic, research shows. 

Overall demand for cosmetic procedures increased by 5 percent in 2023 over the previous year, with requests for minimally invasive work jumping 7 percent, according to a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).  



Looking at the most popular procedures that have been performed, interest in one danced its way to the top, and that’s something called the “ballet body” — a natural, lean-looking athletic physique like that of a dancer. 

“It’s definitely a trend,” Dr. David...

Americans are turning to plastic surgery like never before — here are the most popular procedures

Photo and information obtained from Franklin County Area Agency on Aging. Are you prepared if an emergency happens? The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), in collaboration with WITF and the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, will host a vital workshop designed to help older adults plan for various emergencies. The workshop, titled “Preparing Together – Are You Ready PA?”, aims to provide essential knowledge and tools to ensure safety during disasters.

Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Older Adults: Are You Ready PA?

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Meritus tops in three categories from U.S. News & World Report

Meritus Medical Center has been named a 2024-2025 High Performing Hospital in the treatment of congestive heart failure, colon cancer surgery and COPD. The recognition comes...

Meritus tops in three categories from U.S. News & World Report

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