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Lancaster County School Districts Discovered High Lead Levels in Drinking Water

By Alex Geli, Lancaster Online. Many Lancaster County schools discovered troubling amounts of toxic lead flowing through their pipes this past school year after a new state law pushed them to test their water. (more…)

Childhood Trauma Can Have Long-Lasting Impacts

I asked my patient, “As a child did you ever experience any trauma?” He said, “Do you mean like when an older brother hits you?” “Well, not really the usual roughhousing between siblings, but more like any trauma that might have been physical or sexual or emotional in nature,” I replied. (more…)

How Our Community Can Deal With Trauma

Even though you cannot always see it on the outside, we are all more likely to have some kind of trauma or adverse childhood experience than to have none. With awareness, knowledge and the right tools, we can reduce stigma and create a supportive and safe community for everyone. (more…)

Climate Change and Air Pollution

Lancaster County is being hit especially hard by climate change. The county has warmed 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit since the 19th century, which is 50% more than the continental U.S. average, according to data compiled by The Washington Post. (more…)

Health Effects of E-Cigarettes

Despite claims promoting e-cigarettes as a safe alternative to cigarettes, a new study shows that inhaling e-cigarette vapor has an immediate, negative impact on the vascular system from the very first puff, damaging the arteries and veins that carry blood throughout your body. (more…)