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DANVILLE — This October, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Geisinger is doing its part to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection.

LEWISBURG — The Kelly Township Zoning Hearing Board rejected requests from Geisinger and Weis Markets to allow exceptions in the ordinances for two proposed projects.

A new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates. In fact, the researchers say they contribute to more American deaths than car accidents or all the nation’s wars. Wednesday's study says the average storm hitting the U.S. contributes to the early deaths of 7,000 to 11,000 people over a 15-year period. That dwarfs the average of 24 immediate and direct deaths that the government counts in a hurricane’s aftermath.

The changes could increase options for patients, supporters say.

DANVILLE — After fighting breast cancer only three years ago, community leader Rebecca Dressler made it her mission to encourage women to get regular mammograms.

Early detection saves lives in the fight against cancer. For some women, the standard mammogram may not be effective. For others, the cost of health care keeps them from even setting an appointment.

JOHNSTOWN — Those involved with September’s ovarian cancer awareness campaign are preparing to shift their focus to October’s breast cancer awareness events.

DANVILLE — Geisinger officials aim to pair the Danville hospital’s upcoming physical transformation with a transformation in delivery of care.

DANVILLE — Though there are big plans on the horizon at Geisinger Medical Center, including an 11-story, $880M expansion, officials said moving several outpatient units off-campus is making access easier for patients.