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MUNCY — Geisinger Medical Center Muncy, which includes a dedicated stroke unit, has been recognized for providing stroke patients in Lycoming and Clinton coun
MUNCY — Geisinger Medical Center Muncy, which includes a dedicated stroke unit, has been recognized for providing stroke patients in Lycoming and Clinton coun
Muncy, Pa. — Geisinger Medical Center Muncy has been recognized with an advanced stroke care certification in honor of its record of health outcomes and superior care.
E-Mail DANVILLE, Pa. - An analysis of data collected from patients treated for ischemic stroke at Geisinger shows no disparity in outcomes based solely on sex. Various studies have suggested that women are disproportionately affected by stroke and may have poorer stroke outcomes. Women have a longer life expectancy than men and, therefore, likely have an increased lifetime risk of stroke. Women tend to be older than men at the time of stroke and have a higher pre-stroke degree of disability or dependence in their daily activities, which may contribute to worse outcomes. Rural populations m...