Health & Fitness
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Doylestown Health Opens New Prenatal Care Unit for Patients
This past Friday, Doylestown Health celebrated the opening of the new Morel Family Foundation Center for Prenatal Care with a ribbon-cutting and dedication. Morel Prenatal Care officially opened on Monday in a new suite on the ground floor of Doylestown Hospital. The new unit is capable of serving more patients than ever before in response…
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Lower Makefield Township Is Spraying Adult Mosquitos to Fight Potential Viruses
The local township is currently spraying adult mosquitos in an effort to combat the transmission of viruses the insects can carry. The Bucks County Department of Health’s West Nile Virus Mosquito Control Program is conducting an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation in the area. This is in an effort to control the mosquito population and lower…
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Retired Bucks County Journalist Continues Search For Living Kidney Donor
A former journalist from the Bucks County area is continuing her search for a living kidney donor so she can get a much-needed transplant. The journalist, Petra Schlatter, wrote about her search for the Lower Southampton Patch. Schlatter, a retired journalist who wrote for The Advance of Bucks County, Yardley News and BucksLocalNews.com, is looking…
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Bucks County Is Now Opening Collection Boxes for Syringes, Needles to Promote Safety
In an effort to keep the area more safe, Bucks County will now have collection boxes for used syringes and needles readily available. Emily Rizzo wrote about the health update for WHYY. “It’s really a great day that we’re able to do this,” District Attorney Matt Weintraub said. “Sharp collection has been taboo. And that’s…
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Health Care Organization With Bucks County Ties To Potentially Buy New Jersey Medical Center
A New Jersey medical center could potentially be bought up by a health care organization with centers in Bucks County. John George wrote about the upcoming additions to their hospitals for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Capital Health, which has primary care centers in various locations throughout the county, has the potential to buy the property of…
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Levittown Family Credits Newborn Genetic Testing For Helping to Mitigate Daughter’s Condition
A Bucks County family remains thankful for modern medical technology after it helped the quality of life for their young daughter. Stephanie Stahl reported in a video about the young girl for CBS Philadelphia. Millie Figaro and her parents are living happy and healthy lives in Levittown, even after the young girl was diagnosed with…
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Warminster-Based Arbutus Biopharma Receives Key Patent in Decade-Long Pursuit of Hepatitis B Cure
Warminster-based Arbutus Biopharma has received a key patent in its ongoing pursuit of a cure for chronic hepatitis B infection. John George wrote about the Bucks County company for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that will provide Arbutus with exclusivity for its…
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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations – Pt. 1: The Circle of Power
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. While you may not be able to control the flow of expectations and demands on your time and energy, you’re not powerless in it. The simple process below will help you categorize everything involved…
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Doylestown Township To See New Whole Foods Market Open, the First One in Bucks County History
The first Whole Foods Market in Bucks County will be opening soon, and Doylestown residents are gearing up for the new grocery store. Jeff Werner wrote about the new supermarket for the Newtown, PA Patch. The first of its kind in the Bucks County area, the new food store will be located in Barn Plaza,…
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Manor College Will Use PLCB Grant to Raise Awareness on Risks of Underage Drinking
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has awarded Manor College a grant for the July 2022–2024 grant cycle. Manor College, with the support of the grant, will work to educate the college community about dangers of underage and dangerous drinking and provide barriers to underage drinking, The initiative has three goals: Increased staffing Continuation and…
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Klinger Middle School Students, Staff Join Forces with Warminster Food Bank, Giant for Local Food Drive
In an effort to combat growing food insecurity in Bucks County, the Warminster Food Bank joined forces with students and staff from Klinger Middle School and Giant to hold a food drive. Staff writers at Fox 29 wrote about the recent partnership to combat hunger. In just one day, the group managed to collect close…
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St. Mary Medical Center Brings In New President and Chief Medical Officer
St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne recently hired a new president and chief medical officer to their staff. Kelly Gooch wrote about the medical staff changes for Becker’s Hospital Review. As part of a change in senior staff at the Bucks County hospital, Michael Magro, DO, was recently named President of the long-standing medical center.…
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Doylestown To Turn Town Teal For Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Doylestown Borough will be decorating their town with teal ribbons and other items to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. Jeff Werner wrote about the upcoming color changes for the Doylestown Patch. This Saturday, volunteers will begin placing teal ribbons on 400 lampposts in the area. Like other forms of cancer, a specific-colored ribbon represents awareness…
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Here’s Where the Bucks County Department of Health Will Be Spraying for Mosquitos This Week
The Bucks County government has released information on spraying for mosquitos in several townships throughout the area. The Bucks County Department of Health will be spraying for mosquitos in the townships of Newtown, Northampton, and Warminster on Tuesday. An ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation will be implemented to reduce larger-than-normal numbers of mosquitos down…
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Doylestown Cyclist Celebrates Bike Race Victories As He Battles Cancer
A Doylestown cyclist is continuing to race as he fights a brain tumor he was diagnosed with several years ago. Daphne Sashin wrote about the Bucks County native’s ride of a lifetime for Penn Medicine News. Chris Baccash, a former business analyst, was looking to use his time and talents to help people when he…
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Bucks County School Districts Continue Working to Feed Local Children in Need
Several school districts in the Bucks County area are continuing efforts to feed children throughout the area. Ella Castronuovo wrote about the charitable acts in the Bucks County Courier Times. Samuel K. Faust Elementary School, located in Bensalem, was one of several local schools working to stop hunger in the Bucks County area. As part…
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Spring Garden Township Grows Gathering Spaces for Community
After more than 25 years in the playground design business, General Recreation’s consultant Steve Hemler still approaches a new client like Spring Garden Township, and a new project with youthful enthusiasm. Here’s how he described coming on board with Spring Garden Township project in York, PA. “We’ve been blessed over the years with long-time working…
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General Recreation Keeps Playgrounds Healthy with These Helpful Products
The COVID-19 virus and other health threats like Monkeypox are still making headlines and keeping the focus on healthy playgrounds for children and adults alike. General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square continues to offer several tools to keep everyone healthy. These tools to keep children and caregivers healthy, including “Play Healthy™ Playground Labels, and Play…
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