Your Guide to Health & Well-Being
Welcome to the online summer edition of PA Health magazine, where 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.
The doctor will see you now — from your screen.
The past few months made video healthcare a necessity. Geisinger is using technology to replace in-person visits at many primary care clinics. Haven't tried telemedicine yet? There's a good chance you will.
Biking is a fun — and healthy — way to see PA.
Biking can be a great workout for you, or the entire family. Not only is it great workout for all fitness levels, but it also lets you explore the local sights and terrain. We have a few routes that can offer variety to your ride.
Canning: Old-fashioned, but perfect for today.
Canning may seem like an antiquated skill that only your great-grandmother could master. However, if you're looking for a cost-effective way to enjoy health fruits and vegetables, we can help you get started.
A new perspective
COVID-19 placed demands on all us, whether that meant doing essential work to keep our communities functioning or staying put at home. Regardless of each of our circumstances, finding time to enjoy the outdoors has been an outlet to stay active and fit, and to keep our spirits up. In that vein, within this edition of PA Health, you’ll find suggestions for biking trails that are waiting for you to explore — and there’s no better season for that than summer in Pennsylvania.
Summer is ripe for a little salsa
Some of summer’s most bountiful ingredients — tomatoes and peppers — set the stage for a flavorful dip that you can enjoy right now. It’s an easy recipe to prepare, and if you’ve never tried it before, makes for a perfect introduction to canning.
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. Email us at PaHealth@geisinger.edu