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Rare Chromosome Awareness Day, celebrated in June, is an opportunity to increase public knowledge about rare chromosome and gene disorders. These conditions can lead to various physical, developmental and intellectual challenges.

Geisinger pediatrician Pat Bruno has received the Juniata College William E. Swigart Alumni Humanitarian Award for his work preventing child abuse and assisting neglected and abused children through the legal system.

SUNBURY — A Sunbury woman who has been experiencing remissions and recurrences of breast and brain cancer for 28 years recently learned of cancer in her bones and lungs.

American Academy of Pediatrics

As the federal government proposes cuts to a lifesaving Narcan program, Valley recovery experts and medical professionals fear the local impact could be detrimental.

The case centers on funding for services Planned Parenthood provides in South Carolina, but the ruling could have broader implications for patients nationwide.

Summer is in full swing, but when it comes to keeping your children safe from the sun, water, and even bugs this season, we have some tips.

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania legislators are nearing passage of a new law designed to expand access to breast cancer screenings by eliminating out-of-pocket costs.

DANVILLE — Two purchase of service agreements for Montour County Children and Youth Services stood out to county commissioners Tuesday.