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.
Big weight loss? Big health wins.
Geisinger’s bariatric program takes a team approach to weight loss, leading to life-changing success stories.
Tired of knee pain?
Not ready for surgery? Let’s explore nonsurgical options for treating knee pain — some only available at Geisinger.
Born to run
A Geisinger doctor says just about anyone can finish a marathon. How he crossed the finish line — as a novice runner with bad knees.
Protein does a body good.
Find out how to give it a boost with a tasty snack bar recipe.
Geisinger gets moving — for the sake of everyone’s health.
Did you know Geisinger is a nonprofit organization, supported by donations? Hosting golf tournaments is just one method of raising money for priorities like Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. They’re a healthy way to bring in healthy donations — all for better health.
Never tried golf? Borrow or rent some clubs and hit a local driving range for an inexpensive, fun way to move your muscles, from arms to core to gluteus maximus.
Visit geisinger.org/foundation to find the next tournament where you can play “fore” a good cause.
A message from our CEO
Summer is here! It’s the perfect time to flex those muscles and joints, whether in a basketball game or a stroll around the block with Fluffy. Read about ways to get moving — or moving better — in this issue of PA Health.
Drink your nutrients
This nutty, cool smoothie recipe is a treat for your taste buds and muscles alike.
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.