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State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimers Disease support

(The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate... Read More.

Sunset coming for rare pediatric disease treatment vouchers

Friday, June 21 by The Center Square

Government vouchers that fast-track drug approval for rare pediatric diseases are nearing expiration. ... Read More.

Plan for agency on Alzheimers Disease support moves forward

Monday, June 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Reform on Alzheimer’s Disease and similar conditions took another step toward the Pennsylvania governor’s desk last week. ... Read More.

Accessing Alzheimers Disease care a long road for patients

Wednesday, June 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease and related cognitive conditions rises in Pennsylvania, advocates say prevention and more integrated systems of care are essential... Read More.

UHS staff to ‘Wear Red Day’ to raise awareness of heart disease among women

Wednesday, February 1 by Bill Moyer

In observance of National Wear Red Day, UHS will hold a “Go Red for Women” event starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, to recognize cardiovascular disease in women and the unique symptoms that it often presents. Part of the nationwide “Go... Read More.

Tioga Public Health: No time for ticks in warm weather; could cause Lyme’s disease

Tuesday, July 12 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - With the arrival of warm weather, ticks are out there and can make their way to infect people or animals with Lyme disease. In 2019, New York State had 2,847 confirmed cases of Lyme disease, of which 30 were residents in... Read More.

Life with Lyme: Owego Woman’s Years-Long Search for Answers, Treatment

Thursday, November 4 by WEBO

It has been years of daily health struggles for Marcy Fyock Cheeseman of Owego.After daily battles through symptoms such as chronic fatigue, severe joint and muscle pain, and cognitive dysfunction, plus years of searching for answers and receiving treatments for varying medical conditions, her... Read More.

Akshar and Lupardo: Bill Would Improve Lyme Disease Treatments

Wednesday, December 11 by Bill Moyer

Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced new bi-partisan legislation to help families dealing with Lyme disease receive more definitive diagnosis from their health care providers.“The Demos Ford Act,” is named for a 10-year-old community member dealing with long-term Lyme disease... Read More.