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Nov 14, 2011

Hospice Care - Part 1 of 3

November is National Hospice Month. It would be very unusual to find a person whose life has not been affected by someone with a terminal illness or has not benefited the invaluable services of a hospice. Moreover, for those incredibly dedicated people who care for someone in the later stages of life, Part II will […]

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Nov 7, 2011

Flu Myths: Part 2 of 2

Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE  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, I have taken this issue directly to the experts… the people who manufacture the vaccine at […]

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Oct 31, 2011

Flu Myths: Part 1 of 2

Guest Columnist: Anthony J. Yanni, MD, FACP, CPE 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, I have taken this issue directly to the experts… the people who […]

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Oct 24, 2011

Crying Important to Good Health

Crying is a normal and valuable part of human communication and emotional expression. No doubt, some use this form of expression more than others and being of Mediterranean descent, my family will tell you not to sit next to me in the movie theater if a “tear jerker” is playing. “The Notebook” really got me! […]

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Oct 17, 2011

Stay Limber and Stay Healthy

October is National Physical Therapy Month! The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) would like the public to recognize the dedication of physical therapists as health care providers. Moreover, physical therapists would like to thank the public for allowing us to participate in your health and wellness. This column will address a question that is frequently […]

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Oct 10, 2011

Steamtown Marathon Recovery Tips

Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the 16th Annual Steamtown Marathon yesterday! In addition to the euphoria and pride that comes with successfully completing such an arduous task, one other feeling is present: pain! You may have blisters, black and blue feet, black toe nails, chaffed skin, stiff and painful lower back, knees, […]

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Oct 3, 2011

Poor Posture Could be the Cause of your Aches and Pains

Guest Contributor: Tito Ogunsola, SPT, ATC October is National Physical Therapy Month! Stop by my office at Mackarey & Mackarey PT on Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton for First Friday festivities on Friday October 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 to celebrate PT Month. We will have live music by East Coast Trio and photography by […]

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Sep 26, 2011

Health Tips for College Students: Part 2 of 3

Part 3 of 3 This is the third of three columns dedicated to healthcare for college students Please find the “10 Tips to Keep Yourself Healthy in College” helpful. However, no discussion regarding the health and wellness of college students would be complete and thorough without addressing what health care and university experts consider the […]

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Sep 20, 2011

Health Tips for College Students: Part 2 of 3

This is the second of three columns dedicated to healthcare for college students. As part of the preparation, think about a first aid kit, health care history, and insurance file. Once you finish with these preparations, plan to take dance, art history and conversational Italian classes to occupy your time without children, especially for those […]

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Sep 12, 2011

Health Tips for College Students: Part 1 of 3

Labor Day Weekend is here! For many it means the end of summer and the beginning of the school year. Over the past month I have received several requests for a copy of my three part series of columns on health tips for college students. In view of this, I thought other parents preparing to […]

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