Unshakable relief
Marsha Rodgers’ treatment for essential tremor
Welcome to the online winter edition of PA Health magazine.
You’ll find all the great content from our print edition. Like remarkable stories about our neighbors’ triumphs over health challenges. And ways to make the most of our region’s natural areas and recreation spots. Plus, delicious, healthy recipes.
You’ll also find bonus content, like more tasty treats to make, inspiring videos about local people who are thriving after facing health issues — and quick links to in-depth information about the conditions they’ve overcome. Because when we share resources, we make good health more accessible for everyone.
We’ve been part of the region for more than 100 years — celebrating with you at parades, fairs and sports events and supporting happenings that lift up our communities. Here’s the latest on how we’re connecting with you and your neighbors.
Protecting and empowering farmers
At this year’s Ag Progress Days, held near State College, the Geisinger Trauma team taught 129 local farmers how to respond quickly and effectively in bleeding emergencies — an especially vital skill in agricultural settings. They also distributed 136 free bleeding control kits, provided by the Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society.
Celebrating community spirit
In October, Geisinger employees dressed up to join in the fun at the 78th annual South Williamsport Mummers’ Parade. Building relationships through local events like this is all part of Geisinger’s continual effort to demonstrate our commitment to our communities — and the health of everyone in them.
Fun, food and flu shots at the fair
Visitors to the 170th Bloomsburg Fair this September got a dose of wellness and community connection from Geisinger. Teams from across the system provided health education and free flu vaccines to protect our neighbors. Geisinger EMS also provided care services throughout the week.
Protecting against overdose
At Geisinger’s third annual Narcan® (naloxone) distribution events in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, each attendee took home 2 boxes of medication. In total, that could reverse more than 900 instances of opioid overdose in NEPA. Along with teaching attendees how to give the nasal spray, Geisinger volunteers handed out educational literature and fentanyl and xylazine testing strips, as well.
Do you have a story to tell?
If you have a story suggestion or an amazing health story to tell, we’d love to hear it, and maybe we’ll even feature it in an upcoming issue of PA Health magazine.