Geisinger to offer free hernia screenings in Muncy
Hernias develop when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the wall of the surrounding tissue, typically in the abdomen, and are often caused by muscle weakness and strains and progression depends on the injury. They can also appear during pregnancy, weightlifting, straining too much from physical activities, or through persistent coughs and sneezing.
Symptoms include bulges or lumps in the affected area and can be treated through open surgery, Laparoscopic repair, or robotic surgery. Once diagnosed, a doctor will determine treatment.
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy is located at 255 Route 220 Highway in Muncy.
To register for a screening, visit geisinger.org/herniascreening.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
