The kids who never quit
Celebrating decades of treating Miracle Kids
Welcome to the online summer edition of PA Health magazine.
You’ll find all the great content from our print edition. Like remarkable stories about our neighbors’ triumphs over health challenges. And ways to make the most of our region’s natural areas and recreation spots. Plus, delicious, healthy recipes.
You’ll also find bonus content, like more tasty treats to make, inspiring videos about local people who are thriving after facing health issues — and quick links to in-depth information about the conditions they’ve overcome. Because when we share resources, we make good health more accessible for everyone.
We’ve been part of the region for more than 100 years — celebrating with you at parades, fairs and sports events and supporting happenings that lift up our communities. Here’s the latest on how we’re connecting with you and your neighbors.
Health everywhere
To connect with our neighbors in Clinton and Lycoming counties, Geisinger supported building safer communities at National Night Out in Jersey Shore, Muncy and Williamsport; celebrated our local kids at the Little League Grand Slam Parade in Williamsport; and offered health screenings and education at the Lock Haven Labor Day Regatta.
New center keeping advanced cancer care closer
June brought the opening of the state-of-the-art, 61,000-square-foot Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City. Lackawanna County residents won’t have far to drive to reach radiation oncology or hematology and oncology. The facility also offers infusion bays overlooking a circular garden and a dedicated palliative care clinic.
Putting the focus on behavioral health
In August, Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, a 96-bed inpatient facility, opened its doors to adult, pediatric and adolescent patients. The Montour County facility is the second facility dedicated to caring for people with acute symptoms of behavioral health disorders, after Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Northeast’s opening in Lackawanna County in 2023.
Partnering with Penn State to reach local youth
Kids at the Mifflin County Youth Football Camp were thrilled to meet Penn State football player Jeff Exinor through a partnership with Geisinger — and we were thrilled, too. Because when student-athletes represent Geisinger, these local celebrities reinforce our messages about injury prevention, mental health and hard work.
Do you have a story to tell?
If you have a story suggestion or an amazing health story to tell, we’d love to hear it, and maybe we’ll even feature it in an upcoming issue of PA Health magazine.