Health, Fitness and Wellness tracks news about local hospitals, physicians’ practices, personal health, wellness, exercise, and nutritious dining in western Montgomery, eastern Berks, and northern Chester counties PA. It also follows medical issues we believe will be of interest to its readers.
In 2024
PV Library Hosts Teen Strength-Building Health Series
A new, six-week teen wellness education series is being offered at the Perkiomen Valley Library in Schwenksville. It’s intended to help young people grow stronger, both physically and mentally. (April 29,2024)
Pediatrician Arrives in Pottstown; Organ Donors Honored
A pediatric specialist with 25 years of experience has been named to the staff of Community Health and Dental Care. Tower Health hospitals in Pottstown and Phoenixville are encouraging organ donations. (April 25, 2024)
Pottstown NAACP, Ricketts Center Sponsor Friday Blood Drive
All blood donors are needed, and particularly Black and African-American donors, to participate Friday afternoon in a blood drive scheduled at Pottstown’s Ricketts Center, Beech Street. (April 17, 2024)
Advice as Allergy Season Starts Earlier, Lasts Longer
There’s more pollen in the air causing your nose to itch, your eyes to water, and all that sneezing! A variety of allergy specialists and medical practices explain why, and how to get some relief. (April 12, 2024)
Dr. Sharon Fleischer Joins Community Health & Dental
Family practice physician Dr. Sharon Fleischer was named Tuesday as among the newest staff members of the Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) office at the Shoppes at Coventry, 351 W. Schuylkill Rd. (April 10, 2024)
Community Health Adds Sports Med Specialist, Pediatrician
The Schuylkill Road health center of Community Health & Dental Care has added a new staff member who is both a specialist in sports medicine and a board-certified pediatrician. Appointments are available now. (April 1, 2024)
Local Hospitals’ CEO Newell Hired by Temple Health System
Rich Newell, president and CEO of Pottstown and Phoenixville hospitals and credited with managing change there during Tower Health’s financial troubles, will take a similar position April 8 with Temple Health in Philadelphia. (March 21, 2024)
Ciresi Prepares State Legislation to Assist the Disabled
Pennsylvania now caps lifetime spending on technology that creates greater independence for disabled individuals. Rep. Joe Ciresi says its $10,000 amount should be raised. A non-profit contends the cap should be removed entirely. (March 17, 2024)
Local Officials to Visit Technology-Equipped Stowe Home
Assistive technology increasingly benefits disabled individuals by allowing them to live more independently in their homes. A visit to Stowe, scheduled Wednesday, allows state legislators to understand its impact. (March 12, 2024)
‘Supermarket Tour’ Offered by Giant Food, PMSI Team
Everyone shops for groceries, but probably few people “work” the grocery store … buying healthy foods while saving money and time. A tour offered by Giant Food and Pottstown Medical Specialists Inc. can show you how. (March 7, 2024)
Pellegrino New Medical Director at Phoenixville Free Clinic
After years of volunteer service to Phoenixville area patients in need, Dr. Andrea Pellegrino was named Wednesday as medical director of the Phoenixville Free Clinic on Church Street in the borough. (March 1, 2024)
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