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We’re all a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Hopefully the gift of gab is worth the bacteria! Day. From Shamrocks to Snakes and Guinness to The Blarney Stone, we’re taking a look at The Shamrock some of the lesser known facts about the world St. Patrick is credited with taking favorite Irish Holiday. Christianity to Ireland around A.D. 432 to sell his message. Irish legend says he choose the St. Patrick – Neither Irish Shamrock as symbol of the Christian Church. or named Patrick The leaves were meant to represent the Holy St. Patrick… Ireland… St. Patrick’s Trinity, God, Son & the Holy Spirit joined Day… Simple, right? The man wasn’t even Irish. together by a common stalk. Apparently the He was actually born in Britain around the turn Shamrock campaign worked. By the time of St. of the 4th century. At 16 years old Irish Raiders Patrick’s death on March 17, 461, he had created captured him in midst of an attack on his fam- a number of churches, schools and monasteries ily’s estate. The Raiders then took him to Ireland dedicated to the faith. and held him captive for 6 years. After escaping, he went back to England for religious training St. Patrick’s Day Parade and was sent back to Ireland many years later as The first parade wasn’t held in Ireland, a Missionary. it began in the United States, well technically St. Patrick was actually born Maewyn Succat. “The Colonies.” In 1762 Irish Soldiers serving According to legend, when he became a Priest, in the English Army celebrated the holiday by he changed his name to Patricius or Patrick. The marching through the streets of New York City. name derives from the Latin term “Father Fig- By 1848, the parade was an official city event. ure.” Today, nearly 3 million people line New York City streets to watch the 5 hour long, 150,000 The Blarney Stone participant procession. It’s supposed to give you “the gift of Chicago invented its own St, Patrick gab” but it can also give you a stiff neck and Day tradition. They dye the Chicago River countless germs. The Blarney Stone is a must see green. In 1962 sanitation workers realized that tourist destination in Blarney Castle near Cork the green vegetable dye they used to check for Ireland. Every year 400,000 visitor’s line up to illegally dumped sewage could double as a St. kiss it in hopes of boasting their eloquence. It Patrick’s Day decoration. The city has been dyisn’t so easy to smooch the stone – one must sit ing its waterways ever since. Unfortunately, the on a ledge while someone holds their legs then color only lasts for a few hours. bend over backwards while holding iron rails until your face is level with the stone. CongratuIrish Bars Were Closed lations! You have now kissed a surface that has Ireland has been officially celebrating been kissed by hundreds of thousands of people. St. Patrick’s Day since 1903, when Irish politi-

cian James O’Marra introduced a bill in Westminster that made it an official public holiday back in his homeland. Not until the 1960’s could you find revelers celebrating at a bar. Ireland is heavily catholic, and St. Patrick’s Day falls during Lent which means that although celebratory feasts and drink were allowed, an all-night party seemed a little too sinful. Fearing excessive drinking Ireland introduced a law that forced all Pubs to close on March 17. Luckily for beer makers (Guinness) the law was repealed in 1961. The Irish are now free to celebrate the holiday as the Americans do. The Legendary Snakes According to legend, St, Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland in the 5th Century. Of course, there weren’t any slithering reptiles to drive off the island. Ireland is one of a few countries where snakes do not live. The reference is thought to be metaphorical; St. Patrick who converted Pagans to Christianity was the man who supposedly drove “Evil” Non-Christians from the land. As I said, we’re all a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…. So spend this St. Patrick’s Day celebrating in your local community’s festivities enjoying parades, eating all your favorite Irish foods and everything “Green” that goes along with it.

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Managing Your Money: Emotional Investing And Social Media (NAPSI)—When it comes to gathering information to make an investment decision, investors have access to a variety of online information sources, from investment platforms to news and social media. No matter where you get your trading insights, know this: Where there is opportunity, there is also risk. Stock markets go up and they go down—and the steeper the rise or the fall, the easier it can be to derail a long-term strategy with a snap, emotionally driven decision. Fortunately, you can use these tips to keep emotions in check: 1. Be mindful. Mindfulness can be helpful, even with investing. Before you make an investment decision, ask yourself whether an investment aligns with your financial goals. Small-dollar investments based on hype around a security might turn into big gains, but they can just as easily turn into big losses. 2. Mitigate your risk. Make sure your investment decision involves a level of risk you, not necessarily others, are comfortable with. Some

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Are You Damaging Your Family Heirlooms? by Dr. Lori Verderame It’s easy to spot obvious damage on your art, antiques, and collectibles when you are considering spring cleaning. Evidence like mold growing on your antique prints, a tear in an oil painting that grandma left to you, or a huge crack in a 1950s ceramic cookie jar are easy to

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identify. The real question is: Can you stop it before it starts? Yes. When it comes to properly displaying your art or antiques, some of the most common mistakes are the easiest ones to fix. The single most common way to ruin a work of art or damage an antique is to display it or store it in the wrong place. Here's an example. Early in my career, I worked for a very, very prestigious private collector of fine art. He owned very valuable and very important, museum quality works of art by many of art history's great masters. His art was regularly borrowed by major--I mean major--museums for exhibitions and scholarly study. There were works by the big names in the art world like Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt, Benton, Avery, etc. One day, a famous museum called and asked to borrow one of his stellar oil paintings. Of course, they wanted the one valued at over $2 million bucks. Doing my job, I asked my boss where I could find the painting in his extensive home or in his corporate offices so I could review the painting’s current condition and facilitate the loan request for the international museum. I couldn’t hide my shock when he told me, "That painting is hanging in the laundry room over the washing machine." Suffice it to say, eek, not the best place for artwork to reside. When you are displaying your art, whether it's worth $2 million or $200 dollars, there are certain parts of your home or office that you should avoid. The Off Limit Rooms Don’t display art or antiques in the laundry room (duh!). Don’t display precious objects in the kitchen near the cooking surfaces where dirt and heat are typical guests at the dinner table. As for the bathroom, a nice dried floral wreath will work better than a framed oil painting, watercolor, print or pastel. The bathroom is the place where moisture and mold make regular appearances even if you are an immaculate housekeeper. You don’t want that mold to get into your fine art print or hand carved frame. Once mold takes hold, stopping its spread is very difficult. Try to avoid hanging paintings or prints on walls next to windows, heating vents, air conditioners, air purifiers, returns, wood burning stoves, or radiators. Also, don’t hang a

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work of art in direct sunlight or on a wall that gets full sun during the day. Avoid the Foyer You probably wouldn’t think of it but the foyer is not a good place to display art or antiques. Why? because your front door opens and closes day in and day out, season after season. With this change in temperature that occurs in the foyer, the stability of the foyer’s environment changes, too. If your foyer is like my foyer, it is typically flooded with sunlight and is cold when I open the door in the winter and hot when I open the door in the summer. Those sunrays can impact your work of art and or antique as the object tries to deal with the varying temperatures. Sun will fade your paintings, textiles and fabrics, and much of your antique wooden furniture too. Just as people like a stable room temperature, so do pieces of fine art and antiques. A consistent environment is what you are aiming for when it comes to art, antiques and collectibles. In museums, that usually means a low relative humidity like 55% and a constant temperature of 68 to 72 degrees. You don’t like it when your living room feels cold or hot and that’s true for your antiques too. I’ve been known to say “Antiques like to live where you like to live— comfortably.” That means in a cool and comfy spot in summer and a warm and cozy in winter. Dr. Lori Verderame is the award-winning Ph.D. antiques appraiser on History channel’s #1 show, The Curse of Oak Island. Visit www.DrLoriV.com and www.YouTube. com/DrLoriV or call (888) 431-1010.

Guard Your Pets Against Contagious Diseases & Parasites by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital It was Ben Franklin who said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is rarely more true then when dealing with parasites and parasitic diseases in our pets. As the weather warms, the biting insects return. This represents a dangerous problem for all dogs. A single mosquito bite can cause Heartworm infection in any dog. Heartworm is almost always fatal without treatment and the treatment is very expensive. Luckily, Heartworm Disease is easily prevented. All dogs should be heartworm tested and started on a once per month heartworm preventive pill. These pills are very safe for most dogs, and will also help prevent intestinal parasites as well.

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tors to the mine ride by rail 1,600 feet into the mountain before embarking on a 600 foot guided walking tour. Tourists can examine the original 900 foot deep mine shaft, walk the “mule-way” where young men guided the mules between the different levels of the mine, and see a miner’s hospital cut into solid rock. Outside on the grounds is the museum, housed in the No.9 Mine’s original “Wash Shanty” constructed before the First World War. The museum houses the largest collection of mining artifacts in the area. The many items on display include tools, blasting equipment, household goods, and more that belonged to the miners who worked the No. 9 Mine. Inside of the museum is a gift shop that offers visitors items such as books, carved coal pieces, t-shirts, and miner’s hats among other goods. The site has picnic facilities that are available for large groups. The No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum is open from the beginning of April until the end of November. Hours of operation are 10 AM till 4 PM, the first mine tour is at 11 AM and the last is at 3 PM. The site is open Friday through Sunday in April and November; Wednesday through Sunday from May through October. Discounts on groups of 20 or more are offered as well as Senior (65+), AAA members, and Veterans. Temperature in the mine remains near 50 degrees year round so a light jacket is recommended.

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Do You Remember You? by Missy Nenstiel, Brandon’s Forever Home The you before you were you-do you remember that person? Maybe you were outgoing or shy, class clown or president of the AV Club. Maybe you were all these things! There is one thing for sure, there was likely someone (or multiple people) in your life cheering you on, offering advice, or championing your efforts. Imagine now if those special people who were possibly a parent, grandparent, coach, or teacher were never in your life. Think about how different things would have been for you then and now. According to mentoring.org there are 9 million children in the US who would benefit from having a mentor. The Brandon’s Forever Home Teen Mentoring Program aims to be a part of the movement providing a committed, nurturing adult to be matched with one of our local teens currently on a wait list. The teens we have grown to know through the mentoring program are ages 14-21, they are bright, talented, and sadly very at risk. These children have grown

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Bucknell University: Bison Make Their Mark on Baseball History by Rich Lipinski

Bucknell University, located in Lewisburg, is famous for its world class engineering program and they have produced many famous alumni, which has included winners of the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, scientific honors, actors, and politicians. The Bison’s most famous contribution to baseball is Christy Mathewson. The Factoryville native went onto become one of the greatest pitchers in MLB history. He is so revered in Bucknell history, that their stadium is named after him. He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery adjacent to their campus. Two other alumni, Sy Berger and Hal Richman, have made indelible marks on the legacy of the game. Although neither had any official affiliation with MLB, their contributions to the enjoyment and engagement of the game have been monumental and honored by the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Sy Berger The Father of the Modern-Day Baseball Card In the “Charlie Brown Christmas Special”, the classical music loving Schroeder and Lucy have an indepth discussion about the greatness of Beethoven. Lucy claims Beethoven wasn’t great because he was never on bubblegum cards. She states, “How can you claim some one is great who’s never had his picture on bubblegum cards?” Sy Berger didn’t invent trading cards, but his innovation at Topps invented the bubble card industry and flipped the story of cards forever. Coming out of the civil war, both baseball and photography were rapidly in-

creasing in popularity. Teams began to pose for pictures and some were printed on small cards. In the late 1860’s, Peck and Snyder Sporting Goods in New York City started producing cards to promote their business. Cards were used to promote various products until World War II. The most famous being the T206 Honus Wagner card that was printed by the American Tobacco Company. When Wagner complained, the card was pulled making it one the rarest ever. According to his obituary, Sy Berger was born on July 12, 1923, in New York City. As a boy, he collected baseball cards. He served in the Army Air Forces in World War II and later graduated from Bucknell University with an accounting degree. While in college, Berger met Joel Shorin, son of Philip Shorin, one of the founders of Topps In 1947, he took what was supposed to be a temporary job at Topps’ Brooklyn headquarters: helping with sales of Changeables, one-cent pieces of gum that customers could get at cash registers instead of pennies in their change. In 1952, Berger and Topps creative director Woody Gelman designed a larger, more colorful card to rival Bowman’s, with player autographs and team logos. At his kitchen table, Berger calculated lifetime and past-season statistics for each player, adding them and brief player biographies to the flip sides. He was a fixture at spring training, the World Series, and workaday games in between. For decades, he waltzed into clubhouses and locker rooms, signing players to contracts for Topps cards and schmoozing with managers, coaches and trainers. “I never could have made it without him,” said Mays, who in later years would accompany Berger to annual Baseball Hall of

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Fame inductions in Cooperstown, N.Y. “We worked together. We laughed together. We grew up together.” “He was a very savvy businessman but also incredibly loyal and giving,” his daughter said. “He became a confidant for players. If they needed help, he was there for them.” Berger visited minor league parks to sign players at $5 apiece in advance of their hitting it big. When they did, the booty was bigger: $125 a year, sometimes redeemable in-home appliances, couches or other goods from the Topps catalog. He was also responsible for many of Topps other cards, which included sports, and entertainment products such as Beatles Cards. Berger was at Topps for 50 years, later becoming Vice-President of Sports Licensing. He died in 2014 at age 91. He is inducted in the Jewish Hall of Fame, his worked is honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Hall of Eternals which is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of American art and culture through the context of baseball history. $200 Million at the Bottom of the Ocean Topps moved out of the expensive New York real estate market in 1965 to Duryea Pennsylvania, where they produced cards for over 30 years. In 1960, with their warehouses in New York City filling up, Berger and Topps needed to do some house cleaning to free up premium warehouse space. Berger rented a garbage scow and dumped nearly 2 million 1952 Topps cards into the ocean. The average 1952 Card in near mint condition today goes for about $100. A perfect Mickey Mantle recently sold for over 5 million dollars. Hal Richman The Original Stat Man In 1948, at 11 years old Hal Richman invented Strat-O-Matic Baseball, because he became frustrated by the statistical randomness of other baseball board games. His in-depth study of statistics may have been one of the

first attempts at an analytical approach to baseball. In a Strat-O-Matic game, each athlete is represented by a player card, with various ratings and result tables for dice rolls. A player, is in charge of making strategic and personnel decisions. The results on the player cards are determined by a combination of the respective athlete's real-life statistics for the previous year and (mostly in the case of the baseball game) independent research of news articles and scouting reports. Richman perfected his game as a student at Bucknell. After producing All-Star sets in 1961 and '62, he received a $5,000 loan from his father to produce a 1962 StratO-Matic Baseball season game. Throughout the years Strat-O-Matic has developed advanced play, super advanced play, specialty versions, computer and on-line versions. Strat-O-Matic also offers other sports. He is especially proud to put together a Negro League set. “We worked with about 10,000 box scores and formulated ratings from them to bring those players to life.” “The top-level Negro League players were an amazing group, just as good as Major League players.”. The game has been played by Presidents, Hall-Of-Famers, celebrities, and featured in pop culture. There are leagues across the country. Major League players have lob-

bied Richman for a better rating on their cards. In 2020 game played soared as COVID disrupted the season and left people looking for activities during the pandemic. There a prominent place in the Hall-Of-Fame display on baseball games for Strat -O-Matic. Hal Richman is now 85 years old and his son Adam runs the day to day operations, but Hal is never far away from his childhood project. He Got His Card In 2009, Topps finally made it official, Beethoven is a great man, so they put him on a card. Sources for this article include Sy Berger’s obituary, Topps website, and Bucknell newsletters. Until next time keep the comments coming at hardcoalbaseball@yahoo. com and follow us on twitter @hardcoalbasebal.

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Your vehicle is just as much about comfort as it is mobility We're spending more time in our cars, even when we're not going places - waiting in parking lots for grocery orders, lining up at drive-thrus, or even taking a conference call when home gets a little too noisy! So a vehicle's interior should be a nice place to spend your time. The good news is that there are plenty of standard features and affordable options to make that possible. The Gauge Index found that Americans consider everything from Bluetooth connectivity (62%) and in-dash navigation (57%), to remote and keyless start tech (56%) as important factors when choosing their vehicles. Self-healing tire technology was also rated as an important feature by 56% of Americans - a useful feature at any time, and crucial Looking ahead, post-pandemic when one may not want to come into close con- With COVID-19 restrictions easing tact with others for an emergency tire change! in 2021, it's important to ask if your vehicle needs now will be the same in six to 12 months' Is it finally time to plug in? time. With increased range, lower prices That's because a vehicle purchase isn't and expansions in charging infrastructure, elec- just for a few months; it's a lengthy investment tric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly becoming a that brings insurance, registration and maintechoice for drivers, with 62% of Americans likely nance responsibilities. If a new vehicle purchase to consider an EV. only serves your needs now, it may be worth Deciding if it's time to go electric managing with what you have for a few more means considering a few important factors. The months. first is range: What do you anticipate to be your The past year has been one of change regular mileage between charges? The average and upheaval. So if that means it's time for a new range of today's electric vehicles should be more set of wheels, these questions will help you not than enough for daily commuting, errands and only choose the vehicle you need, but the driving even the occasional afternoon road trip. experience you want, for the years ahead.

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Spring Is Coming... Time For Automobile Maintenance by Thomas R. Buff It is hard to believe that this winter season is finally coming to an end. Well, we hope warm weather is around the corner. Mr. Groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter but we hope that furry critter was wrong. This winter season was especially hard on our vehicles, tons of snow and extended icy conditions that meant tons of road salt and spray pounding the exterior of our vehicles. Our batteries were subject to many cold and snowy mornings and our heaters ran on high most of the time we were in our vehicles. But spring is a time of fresh starts, so here are some tips I have gathered from a few ASE Certified Master Automobile Technicians that will keep your car or truck in perfect operating order. • Battery—The battery works harder in frigid temperatures, so winter does take its toll on the heart of your electrical system. Have your battery terminals cleaned and the battery tested for proper cranking performance. It is cheaper to replace a battery than to have your car towed due to a breakdown. The fact is that most batteries fail in the warm weather due to the abuse they receive in the cold winter months. • Cooling System—Check the condition of all your belts, clamps, and hoses. Worn, glazed, or frayed belts should be replaced as well as bulging or cracked hoses. Flush and refill your cooling system as per manufacturer recommended intervals. The level and concentration of the coolant should be checked. Remember, coolant serves many purposes other than simply preventing the coolant from freezing.

• Tires—Cold weather can reduce tire pressure so make sure all tires are properly inflated. Don’t forget to check the spare. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressure- check the inside of your vehicle’s door for the “tire placard.” This tag has the proper air pressure for your particular tire and vehicle. If your car is shaking or shimmying, have the tires balanced. The winter season and the tremendous potholes are known for knocking wheel weights off of the tires and causing them to go out of balance. If your tires are showing signs of uneven wear, have a four-wheel alignment performed. Winter can also beat up our steering and suspension system. An alignment is inexpensive as compared to new tires. • Brakes—Routine brake inspection and service is not only important for safety but can also save you money in the long run. Failure to replace brake pads for example can lead to costly rotor replacement. Don’t wait until State Inspection time to have your brake system thoroughly inspected. • Oil & Filter—Change the oil and filter as specified in your owner’s manual. Believe it or not, this is one of the most neglected service items. Keep your vehicle in good operating

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Dental Care For Seniors—More Important Than You May Realize by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Advancing age puts many seniors at risk for a number of oral health problems which contribute to the higher incidence of heart disease and stroke more so in this age group than any other. Following are signs and symptoms typical to our senior population: 1. Dry mouth which is caused by reduced salivary flow as a result of pharmaceutical side effects, radiation therapy, or even certain autoimmune diseases. 2. Darkened teeth caused by a lifetime of consumption of stain-causing foods and beverages. 3. Root decay resulting from root exposure to decay-causing acids. 4. Reduced taste sensation as a result of medication usage, long-term denture usage, and advanced age in general. 5. Gum disease which is caused by plaque buildup and worsened by food debris left in teeth, tobacco usage, ill-fitting bridges and dentures, poor diets, and certain diseases such as anemia, cancer and diabetes, all which are common diseases of seniors. This gum disease will then lead to tooth loss and ultimately, uneven jawbone. 6. Denture-induced stomatitis is a condition common to seniors as a result of ill-fitting dentures, poor dental hygiene or a buildup of the fungus candida albicans underneath an unclean denture. The mere fact of being a senior is not

a sole determinant of oral health. Arthritis, for example, may make adequate brushing or flossing difficult if not impossible. Medicines as previously stated, can also affect the oral health of seniors. I cannot stress the importance of daily brushing and flossing by seniors (and all patients as well) as plaque can quickly build up especially if oral hygiene is neglected as it will lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Seniors and all patients need to brush at least twice daily with a fluoride-containing toothpaste, floss once daily at a minimum, and visit their dentist on a regular basis for cleanings and oral exams. If you’re a senior headed for a checkup, your dentist should conduct a thorough history and dental exam. Questions asked during a dental history should include: • The approximate date of your last dental visit and reason for visit • If you have noticed any loose or sensitive teeth • If you have any pain, discomfort, sores, or bleeding in your mouth • If you have noticed any recent changes in your mouth • If you have noticed any difficulty tasting, chewing, or swallowing • If you have noticed any lumps, bumps, or swellings in your mouth During an oral exam, your dentist will check the following: your face and

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Looking For Happy, Healthy Aging? by Rachael Timm, Marketing Director of Heritage Hill Senior Living Community Many seniors think the best option is to remain at home for as long as possible. To them, this ideal represents vitality and independence—or does it? After a yearlong pandemic and the disruption to daily life and the isolation it has caused, many seniors have reconsidered their

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Diagnostic Imagining Services: Providing Excellence & Compassion by Kelly Ricko, Hazleton Imaging Hazleton Imaging has been serving patients in the area since 2001 and will continue providing the same service for many years to come. If your doctor has ordered diagnostic imaging for you, it is because he or she feels that it is important. We realize that everyone is worried about the Coronavirus and we want you to know that we are working hard to keep you and our staff safe and healthy. Our staff members wash or sanitize their hands and disinfect the equipment between each patient. We are also practicing social distancing wherever possible and in order to maintain a safe environment, we are screening staff and patients. It is important to know that we are not allowing any staff members or patients who have symptoms or who have been exposed to someone with suspected Coronavirus symptoms into our facility. If you have a fever, a cough, or are experiencing shortness of breath, let us know and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment. We are staying up to date on the current situation as it evolves and adjusting accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. We are fully accredited by the ACR. The concept of Hazleton Imaging was created by a group of local Radiologists with the sole purpose of providing unparalleled service and quality to the patients & physicians of the Wyoming Valley. These physicians earned the respect by the local clinicians as the elite providers of Radiology interpretation in the area at one of the regional hospital facilities. From this, the concept of Hazleton Imaging, a full service, first class Diagnostic Imaging Center was conceived. A few years later, in 2004, our second location Vision Imaging in Kingston, PA was opened under the same concept. Our mission has always been and continues to be – Providing Excellence & Compassion! We provide patients a better alternative from hospitals for their imaging needs. By providing a stress-free experience, offering a less-expensive option, and having a team of experienced and friendly staff, we are truly able to provide the service, atmosphere, and overall experience the patients deserve. Our services include CT, DEXA, 3D DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY, ULTRASOUND, MRI/OPEN MRI, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PET/CT, AND X-RAY. Our staff is highly trained in all levels of radiology, is compassionate towards our local community and is dedicated to providing excellent care.

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Treating Cancers Of The Digestive System With Radiation Therapy by the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton Gastro-Intestinal (GI) cancer is a term for the group of cancers that affect the digestive system. This includes cancers of the esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, bowel (large intestine or colon and rectum), and anus. The symptoms for GI cancer relate to the organ affected and can include obstruction (blockage) leading to difficulty swallowing or defecating, abnormal bleeding, or other associated problems. The diagnosis often requires endoscopy, by placing a scope

to examine the digestive tract, followed by biopsy of any suspicious tissue. The treatment depends on the location of the tumor, as well as the type of cancer cell and whether it has invaded other tissues or spread elsewhere. These factors also determine the prognosis. One of the most common GI cancers is colorectal cancer. Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer

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Starting The Conversation by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers The number of Americans over the age of 85 is set to triple by 2040, and many of those seniors will need care. For many families, starting a discussion with a senior loved one about care needs can be difficult. But, according to the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), nearly 70% of Americans that reach age 65 will need care at some point in their life. And, 9 out of 10 seniors want to remain in their home as they age. It is comforting to know that talking to the older adult in one’s life about their care needs doesn’t have to be a negative experience. Family and friends should remember to share the ways that in-home care can help seniors live the life they want, maintain their physical and emotional wellbeing, and bring more hope, purpose and joy to their days. Timing is Everything Deciding when to start the conversation about care needs is important. It is never too early to discuss what care might be needed and the desires of the person that will be receiving

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Don't Delay Emergency Care by Katie Cavender, Lehigh Valley Health Network It’s true that many things during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic are different. But one thing that remains the same is emergency situations and severe symptoms require prompt medical care. In an emergency, the Emergency room at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton is the safest place you can receive help. We follow protocols designed to protect you from exposure to COVID-19, including the use of technologies to check-in patients and place patients suspected of having COVID-19 in separate care areas. If you have symptoms of a heart attack, get to the hospital right away. “The sooner we treat a patient during a heart attack and open their arteries, the greater the chance of survival and full recovery,” says Ronald Freudenberger, MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Heart Institute. When to seek emergency care Whether you need care for COVID-19 or not, LVHN continues to provide the same, compassionate care. Two common emergency conditions are heart attack and stroke. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed on the graphic below, call 911.

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Should You Get The COVID-19 Vaccine If You’re Pregnant Or Breastfeeding? provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network There’s a lot of excitement about COVID-19 vaccines in our community, and for good reason. These vaccines have been scientifically proven to be safe and effective. Important questions have been asked regarding the vaccine for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant. The COVID-19 vaccine development and regulatory approval is rapidly changing, so it’s important to note that information and recommendations about these vaccines and their use in specific populations will continue to evolve. We want to share the most current information to help you feel safe making your decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to you. Elizabeth Flodin, DO, gynecologist and Chief of Gynecology with LVHN – who also happens to be pregnant – made the decision to receive the vaccine after consulting the most up-to-date information.

for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now includes pregnancy as a factor that leads to increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness. “Everything in health care is risk versus benefit,” Flodin says. “To me, the risk of getting COVID as a pregnant woman far outweighs any risk of the vaccine itself.” Current data suggests that women who are pregnant and have COVID-19 are at increased risk for more severe illness than women who are not pregnant. If a pregnant woman with COVID-19 infection also has diabetes or is obese, she may be at even higher risk for severe complications from COVID-19.

mend that these patients be offered the COVID-19 vaccine. No evidence that the vaccine causes infertility These societies also recommend the vaccine be offered to patients undergoing fertility treatment based on Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) eligibility criteria. Since the vaccine is not a live virus, there is no reason to delay pregnancy attempts because of vaccination or to defer treatment until the second dose has been administered. “Women who had COVID-19 develop substances in their body that can cause an immune response to the virus,” Flodin says. “They develop the exact same substances when they get the vaccine. So, if the vaccine caused infertility, we would be seeing it in women who already had the virus,” Flodin says. “It’s just not true that the vaccine causes infertility.”

Guidance from medical societies Women who are pregnant, want to become pregnant, or who are lactating and breastfeeding, also can take into consideration the recommendations of leading medical societies. The American College of Obstetricians and Pregnancy is a risk factor Gynecologists (ACOG), Society for Maternalor severe COVID-19 illness Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and American Society Based on growing evidence, Centers for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) all recom-

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Knowing a person’s baseline ing from common symptoms like headaches, physical abilities prior to the concussion is dizziness, fogginess, nausea or feeling off bal- important to knowing when someone is fully ance after such an incident, there is a good recovered after. FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers has been using a computerized (NAPSI)—If you or someone you chance you sustained a concussion. balance system to help athletes determine Concussion is mostly associated know has ever had blood cancer, a term you this. This way when someone suffers a conwith sports such as football, hockey, socmight have heard is “minimal residual disease,” or MRD. MRD refers to the small cer, rugby and basketball. Around 10% of cussion, we are able to compare their physical number of cancer cells that can stay in the all college athletes who play contact sports abilities to baseline to determine when they body during and after treatment. Often, these will suffer from a concussion and that num- are fully recovered. So if you are suffering from headcells are present at such low levels they do not ber increases to around 20% for high school cause any physical signs or symptoms. How- athletes. Most will recover in 2-4 weeks but aches, dizziness, fogginess, nausea or feeling ever, they may be a sign that cancer is return- a high number, with some estimating up to off balance, even if you don’t play contact ing. 58%, will have lingering effects for months, sports, be sure to get yourself checked out as As one of the strongest predictors of it may be from a concussion. For those who patient outcomes in blood cancer, MRD sta- even years. play contact sports, be sure to get a physical Effective treatment for concussions tus can help you and your doctor understand baseline test beyond the IMPACT test as it starts with slowly returning to activity within how your body is responding to treatment and how it may change over time. 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