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Nov 13, 2017

Health and safety tips for hunters: Part 1 of 2

While I am not a hunter, I am an avid outdoors person with great passion for mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain climbing in our state and national parks. With this in mind, I offer hunter safety tips based on the knowledge of experts in the field and offer health safety associated with […]

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Nov 6, 2017

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It is appropriate that it is also National Family Caregivers Month, considering the fact that many people afflicted with Alzheimer’s are physically fairly well and often rely on caregivers. It would be very unusual to find a person whose life has not been affected by someone with Alzheimer’s […]

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Oct 30, 2017

Flu Myths: Part 2 of 2

FLU MYTHS: Part 2 of 2 At this time every year, patients come to our office with questions and concerns about the flu shot. The most frequently asked questions is, “Can the flu shot give me the flu?” As you are about to learn, the answer is NO! In fact, in well-designed scientific studies, where […]

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Oct 23, 2017

Flu Myths: Part 1 of 2

FLU MYTHS: Part 1 of 2 At this time every year, patients come to our office with questions and concerns about the flu shot. In an attempt to educate the public and dispel any fears or misconceptions, Influenza has a long recorded history in medicine. It was first mentioned by Hippocrates in 412 BC. The […]

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Oct 16, 2017

Tips to prepare for surgery

This column is a monthly feature of “Health & Exercise Forum” in association with the students and faculty of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (formerly The Commonwealth Medical College). TIPS TO PREPARE FOR SURGERY Guest Author: Megan Lombardi 2nd Year Medical Students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) Megan Lombardi is a second year […]

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Oct 9, 2017

Compression socks for runners are important for recovery

Congratulations to the dedicated runners and organizers of yesterdays 22nd Annual Steamtown Marathon. The 26.2 mile event, beginning in Forest City and ending in downtown Scranton, is a spectacular event. By my view, the event represents everything that makes NEPA special: hardworking, unselfish organizers, appreciative and enthusiastic supporters, beautiful landscape and fall foliage. Many runners […]

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Oct 2, 2017

Top Ten Health & Wellness Pearls of Wisdom for National Physical Therapy Month

Top Ten Health & Wellness Pearls of Wisdom October is National Physical Therapy Month October is National Physical Therapy Month. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) would like the nation to recognize the positive role physical therapy plays in your health and wellness. We are passionate about what we do! No, we don’t save lives, […]

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Sep 29, 2017

Managing cholesterol with education, medication, diet, and exercise

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE LECTURE “TAKING THE DIE OUT OF DIET” Guest Speaker: Kim Williams, MD Chief of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:30 pm Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine 525 Pine Street Scranton, PA For more information: 570-504-9685 tcmc.edu/PreventiveMed According to the American Board of Medical Specialties, “preventative medicine focuses on the […]

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Sep 18, 2017

Fitness: It’s More Than Just Physical

The third Monday of every month is dedicated to the students and faculty of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Guest Columnist: Leanne Woiewodski, MD 2, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine This week's column is written by Leanne Woiewodski, a Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine second-year student.  Originally from Lower Burrell, PA, she attended the University […]

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Sep 11, 2017

What is all the fuss about sugar?

  You have probably noticed a lot of attention being paid to sugar lately. Even television star Ellen DeGeneres recently shared with her audience that she would be going on a “sugar cleanse.” I have had several patients and friends tell me the same thing. For 4-6 weeks these people decide to avoid all refined […]

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