Health & Fitness
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Looking to Catch Up On Your Shots? This Yardley Middle School Has You Covered
For those looking to stay on top of their shots for the cold and flu season, one Bucks County school is offering them later this month. Charles Boehm Middle School, located in Lower Makefield Township, will be hosting a drive through flu clinic on Oct. 22. Senator Steve Santarsiero is organizing the event and will…
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Primary Care Service Provider Opens Latest Medical Practice in Doylestown Area
A major provider of direct primary care services has recently opened their latest medical center in the Bucks County area. John George wrote about the new center for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PeopleOne Health, which has multiple centers throughout Pennsylvania, just opened their latest location in Doylestown, their first in Bucks County. Offering fast and…
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Furlong Wellness Center Receives $50,000 Grant, Will Use Funds to Help Local Cancer Patients
A Bucks County cancer center recently received a large donation, which will be utilized to help patients in the local area. Ed Doyles wrote about the recent donation for TAPIntoDoylestown. Kin, a cancer center in the Furlong area, recently received a $50,000 grant from The Peter E. and Catherine R. Getchell Foundation. Mrs. Getchell was…
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Yardley Native, Executive for Philadelphia 76ers, Remembered for His Love of Sports
A Yardley resident, who landed his dream job working for a major Philadelphia sports team, is being remembered for his incredible character. Joey Monaghan, a 2017 Pennsbury High School graduate who played on the school’s basketball team, recently passed away after a short battle with cancer. Growing up in the Yardley area, he attended Quarry…
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Bensalem High School’s Track Allows Amputees To Partake in Fitness, Health Exercises
Level Up fitness clinic organized by Team Lawall nonprofit provided amputees with an opportunity to get reacquainted with some of their favorite fitness activities, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The event took place at the track at Holy Ghost Preparatory School last week. It was led by practitioners from Lawall Prosthetics and Orthotics, with its…
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Bucks County Family Honored for Saving a Young Boy From Drowning
Members of a family from Bucks County were recently honored for their efforts in rescuing a boy who was drowning in a local pool. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the recent act of heroism fro the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem residents Veysal Badalov, Zhafar Badalov and Khamida Badalov were recently acknowledged and honored by the Bensalem Council…
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These Bucks County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Will Be Shutting Down Very Soon
After administering over 207,000 doses in the last two years, Bucks County is closing its COVID-19 vaccine clinics, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The Neshaminy Mall clinic already closed last week, and the clinic at Warwick Square shopping center in Warwick is scheduled to be shut down on Friday,…
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Doylestown-Based Biotech Center Receives Backing From a Major Healthcare Equipment Company
A science center in the Bucks County area recently received backing from a major player in the healthcare business sphere. Jeff Ward wrote about the recent partnership for WFMZ. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) recently received assistance from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a maker of scientific and healthcare equipment. Through the backing, the Doylestown biotech…
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Several Bucks County Emergency Units To Receive FEMA Grants, Totaling Nearly Half $1 Million
Several emergency service associations in Bucks County are being awarded grants from FEMA to assist them financially. Greg Vellner wrote about the recent grants for The Reporter. The Newtown Fire Association is receiving $177,072, the Bensalem Rescue Squad receiving $271,304, the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad receiving $46,800, and the Morrisville Fire Company receiving $21,238. Each…
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Yardley Church’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Raises Money for Local Food Pantry
A local church will be hoisting a pumpkin sale to raise funds for a local food pantry, a charitable event that happens every year around Halloween. Staff writers at The Reporter wrote about the charitable event. The annual Pumpkin Patch at Yardley United Methodist Church will be held from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. The…
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New Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gym Opening in Newtown, Offering Martial Arts Lessons For All
Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self-Defense has partnered with professional MMA veteran and coach Ricardo Almeida to expand his Newtown location deeper into Bucks County. Gracie Barra has nearly 1,000 schools worldwide and has been expanding its presence in the region since 2017. Now, the organization is helping Almeida to expand his existing operation…
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Veterans, First Responders in Bucks County Can Get A Free Wedding Ceremony at This Location
Those keeping Bucks County safe can book a free wedding venue in the area as a sign of gratitude for their hard work and dedication. Staff writers at the Bucks County Courier Times wrote about the upcoming opportunity. The second annual “Vows and Veterans” wedding service and bridal reception will be held for veterans and…
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Newtown Brewery, Restaurant Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer with New Beer, Desserts
A popular Bucks County brewery has just released a new drink, whose proceeds will be donated to a children’s cancer foundation. Iron Hill Brewery, a Delaware-based chain, has released their Kick Cancer’s Peanut Butt-er Porter, a beer made in collaboration with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a nonprofit is working to end childhood cancer. The brewery…
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This Bucks County Resident Rode the Whole Delaware Canal Towpath by Bike For Two Days
A Bucks County writer recently took a bike ride through the whole Delaware Canal Towpath, making a few fun stops on the way. Brittany Brown wrote about her outdoor adventure for Visit Bucks County. Brown, known for her local travel blog Britt Around Town, recently undertook the Delaware Canal State Park Challenge, where she rode…
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This Bucks County Hospital Was Listed as One of the Best Addiction Centers in the State This Year
A Bucks County hospital made the list for the top addiction centers in the state of Pennsylvania, coming in at number 8. Nancy Cooper wrote. about the addiction center and others for Newsweek. The Quakertown Men´s Residential Inpatient Treatment Center, a part of Pyramid Healthcare Inc., made the top ten of the list of local…
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Warminster Resident, Former Transmission Engineer Lived An Active Life, Even After He Turned 100
A Bucks County resident, who had a career with a major news outlet, is being remembered for his tenacity and active lifestyle. Gary Miles wrote about the local resident and his life for The Philadelphia Inquirer. George W. Scott recently passed away at the age of 101. A Warminster resident, Scott had a prolific career…
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Doylestown Hospital One of Many Around the Country That Expanded to Meet Pandemic Needs
A well-known Bucks county hospital was one of many that made changes to its facilities during the most recent pandemic. Debra Kamin wrote about the hospital’s initiatives over the last two years for The New York Times. During the pandemic, Doylestown Health added a new Intensive Care Unit to their hospital. This was in order…
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Bensalem Shopping Center To See a Martial Arts Gym and Middle Eastern Restaurant Open Soon
A popular shopping center in Bensalem will soon have two new, unique spots added to their repertoire of storefronts. Centre Plaza will soon be home to Ryan Wagner’s Martial Arts & Fitness, a martial arts studio, and Great Indian Kitchen, a Middle Eastern restaurant. “Another new lease commitment at Centre Plaza in #Bensalem extend a…
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