Health

DANVILLE — "Early detection saves lives" is more than a slogan to Christine Gordon.

LEWISBURG — Susquehanna Valley Mediation is facilitating a monthly caregiver support group for those affected by the caregiving needs of a loved one.The group will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 at the Union County Resource Center, 480 Hafer Road, Lewisburg.“There are so many people in our community who experience stress and isolation as caregivers.

LEWISBURG — A new calming room at the Union County Children & Youth Services headquarters is open for use.

SUNBURY — Lisa Pfleegor woke up in 2013 and knew something was wrong with her. She decided to go to the doctor, who informed her all was fine.

A breast cancer diagnosis can be an "isolating" event for a patient. According to the American Cancer Society, one-in-four people who receive that news experience depression and are at a higher risk for associated mental health struggles.

When Pa. nursing homes close, families and communities have to fill the gaps. Advocates for older adults warn that more closures loom if structural funding and staffing issues aren’t solved.

DANVILLE — The Foss Clinic and Bush Pavilion entrances at Geisinger Medical Center will be closed temporarily as the hospital’s road project progresses.

In its second year of operation at Shikellamy High School, the Diversified Occupations program has grown from 14 students to 34 allowing more students to get hands-on work experience.

DANVILLE — Immediate urology care will be accessible for patients at Geisinger’s new Urology Urgent Care Clinic.

Brenda Guzik was 32 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time after she detected a lump.