‘Tranq Dope’ Appearing More Frequently in Central PA
The illegal use of xylazine, commonly known as “tranq,” “trank,” or “tranq dope,” is becoming increasingly prevalent in central Pennsylvania. This horse tranquilizer, approved only
The illegal use of xylazine, commonly known as “tranq,” “trank,” or “tranq dope,” is becoming increasingly prevalent in central Pennsylvania. This horse tranquilizer, approved only
MedCamp offers an exciting opportunity for 9th and 10th-grade students interested in exploring a career in healthcare. The week-long program provides hands-on experience in various
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, and only about 1 in 4 with this condition
Sleep apnea is a common but often overlooked sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during
Have a lump or bump on your foot? Whether it’s painful or not, it could potentially signal a serious condition. Foot and ankle surgeons warn
Pennsylvania has hundreds of open beds for drug rehabilitation patients, but regulations on staffing and paperwork are leaving addicts without treatment. The state has seen
For many trout fishermen in Pennsylvania, the joy of a successful day on the water is enhanced by the prospect of a fresh, tasty meal.
The parent company of Gerber has issued a recall for specific lots of its Gerber Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula. The recall is a
Statistics show that a large portion of the population struggles with depression or has had experiences with it in the past. Some pursue some form
by Danielle Ohl of Spotlight PA A decades-old Pennsylvania law is supposed to protect people with mental health issues from prosecution if they cannot understand the
On Friday, a Pennsylvania appeals court ruled that the state’s medical marijuana law does not prevent insurers from reimbursing injured workers who use medical cannabis
On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee convened in Chambersburg to discuss mental health issues amongst veterans. The meeting coincided with
Healthy Franklin County, a local health improvement coalition, is launching the Move for Mental Health awareness campaign. The goals of the campaign are to increase awareness of
Franklin County District Attorney Matt Fogal has released the annual data from the overdose task force for 2022, revealing that there were 32 overdose deaths
On March 16, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about two carbon monoxide detectors sold on Amazon. The GLBSUNION and Cuzmak
In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere, from smartphones to tablets to televisions. While screens can be a source of entertainment and education, excessive screen
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body processes blood sugar. It can cause a variety of health problems, including nerve damage, vision
Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) have introduced the Maximizing Opioid Recovery Emergency (MORE) Savings Act, aimed at making opioid addiction treatment
The Shapiro Administration in Pennsylvania is hosting the 2023 Lyme Art Contest for students in first through sixth grade to create videos or posters on
WellSpan Health, a healthcare system in Pennsylvania, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2023 by Newsweek. This acknowledgement is
Elgin Britton Bey, an 11-year-old boy from Harrisburg, died in April of last year due to acute fentanyl toxicity. The source of the drug is
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bipartisan-backed bill that would remove the financial barrier for women at high lifetime risk for breast cancer from
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. However, it is also one of the most
In Pennsylvania, lawmakers are proposing three different approaches to legalizing marijuana: recreational use, social justice for low-level convictions, and tax benefits from a potential billion-dollar
A group of House Democrats is introducing a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with assistance, similar to the Death
The hospitalization of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman for the treatment of clinical depression has brought to light the importance of identifying chronic depression in loved
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 34 million Americans have
A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association reveals that nursing homes are struggling to admit patients due to a severe shortage of staff.
Devine A. Davis, a 29-year-old man from Dauphin County, has been charged with murder after inflicting abusive head trauma on his baby daughter that resulted
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Originally developed as a pain reliever for cancer patients,
WellSpan Health was recently recognized for its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, training programs and leadership by national and regional publications including Newsweek and Training
Effective April 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) will return to normal renewal processing procedures for Pennsylvanians enrolled in Medical Assistance and the Children’s
As the legislative session picks up, Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a host of changes to the state’s cannabis laws that would expand who is eligible
(StatePoint) For many patients, initial cancer treatments are not enough, and residual cancer cells that survive these treatments can cause relapse. But new research is
Pennsylvania’s hyperlocal emergency medical services system teeters on the brink of collapse and, officials say, it’s up to legislators to intervene before it’s too late.
You’ve selected your insurance plan for the year. Now, it’s time to start using your benefits, beginning with an annual wellness exam. An annual wellness
A federal program aimed at replacing lead piping that poses health risks in disadvantaged communities opened to Pennsylvania and three other states in recent weeks.
The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce that applications for the 2023 Franklin County Nursing Scholarship are now available. The scholarship program provides financial
So, you took the leap and signed up for a weight loss program. But once you got started, it was a whole different story. While
“The fight for medical freedom continues into the new legislative session,” said prime sponsor Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, in a Jan. 4 press release. Mastriano first
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