flu

After reading the editorial in the April 28 edition of The Era from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, titled “Conflicting messages on masks,” I had to comm...

Rural Pennsylvania may not have a high count of COVID-19 cases, but the state’s top health official is warning that could change quickly if people don...

Recently we have seen commentary suggesting that COVID-19 is no big deal and that we should not worry. This sends a message that encourages complacenc...

Penn Highlands Healthcare is asking for everyone’s help in keeping its patients safe. Anyone who has any cold or flu symptoms – especially a fever, co...

As of Friday, Pennsylvania remains free of confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. However, in recognition of the fact that preparation is key to minimizi...

HARRISBURG — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Monday reminded Pennsylvanians that the threat from 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) remains l...

Bradford Regional Medical Center is taking steps to keep patients, visitors and staff healthy in the height of flu season, and is prohibiting visitors...

January has proven to be a tough one for many local residents, as influenza is coming on strong. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said flu activi...

Flu season is a struggle each year, particularly for young children, the elderly and those who work in the medical profession. According to the state ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced recently that influenza is now widespread in the state. While only one case of influenza B and four ca...

As influenza activity picks up this fall, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood su...

The Connected Care Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Erie VAMC in Conference Room 2C, 2nd floor. Erie VA Medical Center invites...

BRADFORD – The Community Blood Bank will be hosting a blood drive on Aug. 26 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Bernards Catholic Church on 95 E. Corydon St....

It might seem like everyone is sick, but this year’s flu season is “pretty typical,” officials say. The Pennsylvania Department of Health tracks flu c...

LEEKS: We had one last tidbit from Andy Heffner from when we talked about him the other day. When Andy was a kid, his dad would always tell him that l...

If you are sick, stay away from the hospital — unless you are seeking medical care, that is. On Tuesday, Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean (N...

Forget hunting season, it’s flu season –– arguably the most dreaded two words of all. Cases of the influenza virus have already begun popping up throu...

Charles Burgett (foreground) receives his influenza shot from nurse Michelle Sprester Saturday at the Friendship Table in Bradford. The shots were adm...

A free flu shot clinic for eligible veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the VFW at 94 Barbour St. in Bradford. Drive-thru service w...

In honor of APPNA National Health Care Day, three groups are working together to host a free flu shot and screening clinic on Oct. 13. From 9 a.m. to ...