Health

On January 25, I had the opportunity to introduce Brian Lucchesi to five public works employees. Brian is a holistic wellness educator and reiki holy ...

Here in the U.S., when it comes to our nation’s overall health, we have work to do. Reports show that not only do we spend a disproportionate amount o...

In the summer of 2017, Christine Hoffman temporarily lost sight in one of her eyes and was admitted as a patient at the University of Rochester's Flau...

To some people, the relationship between pet and owner is one of subservience. To others, a pet can be loved and cared for just as much as a human fam...

The most memorable Christmas in the 40 years since my wife and I have been a family began with a phone call at 10 p.m. last December 12. On the line w...

INGREDIENTS (Makes 7 cups) DIRECTIONS 1. Combine agave and vinegar in large bowl. Stir. 2. Add corn and stir. Add peppers, celery, onion, jalapeños, b...

Maureen Kellogg and Courtney Phillips have more in common than just working at Thompson Health. The two friends have also both faced postpartum depres...

Dr. Catherine Moore is a nephrologist - a doctor specializing in kidney care – and wants area residents to know that if they need dialysis while hospi...

Dr. Francis Finneran grew up in New York in a small neighborhood in Queens, where he got the idea to become a physician. “My grandfather was an obstet...

With modern medical practices constantly evolving, physicians frequently find themselves adjusting to updates in their respective disciplines. And as ...

Spring is almost here, and if you’re like me you’re eager to get out of hibernation, get off the couch and get moving. Misty Ufholz, Wellness Hub Coor...

MARCH 2-9 Washington County Food Truck Week Local breweries From international fare to classic American staples, discover incredible cuisine and exclu...

Mike Smalley knows a lot about food. And he should, as he is in his 15th year working as a chef. He also knows about diets, as a man who’s tried — and...

With four thriving campuses the Community College of Allegheny County is making a push toward becoming a more cohesive unit. On Jan. 8 the college hel...

With four campuses, there’s a lot going on at the Community College of Allegheny County. In fact, it might be fair to say that with the number of prog...

Pop culture is like a vanity mirror for history. Take a look at any trend today and odds are it’s merely a reflection of the past, particularly in fas...

Tracy Tooch loves to run. In any given week, Tooch, an adjunct instructor at Community College of Allegheny County, will run approximately 50 miles, d...

There is something to be said for being proactive rather than reactive. That was the mindset of Shakia Robinson as she crafted a new wellness program ...

This has been quite a winter. We have had sunshine, snow, rain, storms and lots of confusion about what the next day will like. In fact, CCAC employee...

It’s been linked to Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, UFC champion Nate Diaz and even Olivia Newton-John and Whoopi Goldberg. Cannabis now seems to be t...