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Men need to check their health if they want to keep it as they age

Men have their own health issues, especially men 50 and older. There are several tests to discuss with your doctor, if you fall into this category, that can save your life. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - One-time screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm by ultra-sonography in men ages 40 and older who have-ever smoked. (more…)

Schools, World Health officials working to keep Coronavirus at bay

World Health Organization officials are particularly worried about a small group of Coronavirus patients in England and France who contracted the disease without any travel to China. “The detection of this small number of cases could be the spark that becomes a bigger fire, but for now it’s only a spark,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva this week. (more…)

Which is Worse? The Coronavirus or the Flu

The novel coronavirus outbreak may seem scary, but the flu remains a greater threat in the U.S. (more…)

Partnership on Hand to Support Gov. Wolf’s Lead Proposal

Over $1 billion would be available to get the lead and asbestos out of public schools in Pennsylvania under a budget proposal announced by Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday. Some money also could be used to eradicate toxins from homes, day care centers and public water systems. (more…)

Why We Test Children in Lancaster County for Lead Poisoning

Currently, Lancaster County has the second highest percentage of children with lead poisoning in Pennsylvania, more than 11 percent. And, we have the second lowest screening rates in the state. We have 2 to 3 times as many children who have been lead poisoned as the much-publicized cases in Flint, Michigan. At least 200 more children are lead poisoned every year in this county. (more…)