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My PHN: Information on the Go

Many of our patients are familiar with our sites, services, and other resources. But did you know that information is now available right in the palm of your hand? PHN introduces “My PHN,” a new mobile app that allows you to access a wide variety of PHN information without having to do anything more than…

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Going on Vacation: Planning for Safety

This time of year, many of us plan on taking a vacation. Usually, this means travelling, whether it’s across the country, across the ocean, or across town. We’ll have activities planned, places to sightsee, and maybe even have restaurants picked out. However, in all this planning, do you have one for safety?

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Fun in the Sun – What to Know About SPF

Now that summer is finally here, many of us will be spending a lot more time outside. This, of course, means we’ll get much more sun on our skin. We’ve all been told how important it is to use sunscreen, and it’s no fun having sunburn, but it can be pretty confusing when you’re looking…

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Keeping You and Your Pets Healthy

Everyone loves their cuddly companions and the joy they bring into their lives. There are many health benefits to owning a pet: they provide opportunities to get exercise and be social with other pet owners, and have even been proven to help those who suffer from anxiety and depression. However, pets can carry different germs…

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Flossing: How This Simple Habit Can Impact Your Health

Every six months, many of us go to the dentist for a cleaning. At some point, they’re likely to ask, “Have you been flossing?” Some of us do, and some don’t as often as we should, but you’ll always hear your dentist and hygienist recommend it before you leave. For many people flossing is a…

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Prescriptions: Maintenance, Storage, and Disposal

At some point in our lives, we’ll end up on a prescribed medication. Whether it’s a serious health condition or simple allergies, if your doctor writes you a prescription, it’s because they believe you’ll be able to be healthier because of it. However, once you get home from your local pharmacy, it’s easy to make…

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PHN Welcomes Dr. Jere Wagner

Primary Health Network (PHN), announced the addition of Jere Wagner, MD to Shamokin Community Health Center. Dr. Wagner is a leading physician in the Shamokin community. Most recently, Dr. Wagner was an emergency care physician at Geisinger-Shamokin Community Hospital and has dedicated his career to increasing access to care for patients. He is looking forward…

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Meditation: A Simple Activity with Big Benefits

Meditation has been a common practice for centuries. Today, it’s a commonly recommended practice to reduce an even more common problem: stress. We all experience stress every day, and many of us simply deal with it, rather than doing something about it. However, meditation is a simple, cost-free way to reduce stress and increase positivity…

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Self-Care: Benefits of Taking Care of Yourself

We all spend time thinking about how best to care for others: your parents, your children, your pets. But how often do you stop to think about taking care of yourself? It’s a lot more important than you might think, and it can affect everyone around you for better or worse. One common side-effect of…

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Waking Up Healthy

For many of us, the blaring of our alarm is the last thing we want to hear in the morning. We’ll slap our hand around in the darkness, fumbling until we manage to turn the thing off. Then, we’ll slowly pull ourselves from the warmth of our bed, reluctant to leave sleep behind. That morning…

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PA OH Gives Week 2024! Now Open!

The highly anticipated giving event, PA OH Gives, is now open! This virtual fundraising initiative, hosted by the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH, aims to support local nonprofits, including PHN Charitable Foundation, that are tirelessly working to make a positive impact in our communities. The event runs from June 22nd to 28th,…

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