LEWISTOWN Aaron Hartsock, associate vice president of clinical operations for Geisinger Western Region, and Stacey Osborne, chief nursing officer at Geisinger-Lewistown shed some light Sunday on recent changes in local health care. The duo held their discussion at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. This informational meeting centered around Geisinger’s 65 Forward program, LIFE Geisinger, Fresh […]
LEWISTOWN Learn about Geisinger’s plans for healthcare in our area on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. during First Sunday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. First Sunday is a series of talks of interest to the community. There have already been several recent changes at Geisinger, including the Kaiser-Geisinger partnership, the new nursing program, […]
BURNHAM Members of the Rotary Club and their friends and family gather Tuesday at Kish Park to celebrate veterans, healthcare workers and emergency responders during the organization’s fourth Flag’s for Heroes ceremony. The event commemorates heroes, past and present. Master of Ceremonies Jeff Gum, who also serves as the director of the Pennsylvania Military […]
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MIFFLINTOWN- There are many misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Many of which scare people away from getting the vaccine. The largest reason people are keeping away from the vaccine is lack of trust.
“These vaccines do not contain any virus particles… They contain no DNA, you cannot get COVID from getting these vaccines. Nothing in it will make you sick… your immune system will respond and start to build an army to prevent infection. Possible side effects may mimic when you feel like you’re coming down with a virus, but any side effects are usually mild and are safer than getting the actual infection” states Dr. George Garrow.