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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials and state Rep. Martin Causer Tuesday afterno...

Family tragedy inspires teen to tackle deadly disease

Health, Inspiration

Family tragedy inspires teen to tackle deadly disease

Brandon Danial

Sep 16, 2019

Commonly known as ALS, the condition is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, and it is alway...

How one school district is keeping children fit and energized

Health, Nutrition and Fitness

How one school district is keeping children fit and energized

Brandon Danial

Sep 16, 2019

Project Fit America is a charity that works alongside educators to create opportunities for kids to stay active and healthy. It offers fitness grants ...

Why one New York county is taking a firm stance against vaping

Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body

Why one New York county is taking a firm stance against vaping

Karen Marley

Sep 16, 2019

Vaping has come of age in the most perfect of social conditions. Smoking cigarettes is falling out of favor socially and even among nicotine users, an...

Experts offer tips to save money on your insulin supply

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Experts offer tips to save money on your insulin supply

Karen Marley

Sep 16, 2019

We’ve all experienced sticker shock. It’s one thing to gasp over the cost of a new dishwasher, but sticker shock for those who need to purchase medica...

RTS for Sept. 14

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RTS for Sept. 14

Marcie

Sep 14, 2019

PALINDROME : Sept. 10, 2019, or 09/10/2019 began a phenomenon known as Palindrome week. Technically, the period lasts for 10 days, and during that tim...

Master gardener class accepting applications

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Master gardener class accepting applications

Marcie

Sep 11, 2019

SMETHPORT — McKean County Master Gardener class is now accepting applications for its 2019 class to begin Oct. 3 at the Penn State Extension Office in...

Building bikes to benefit underprivileged local youths

Health, Inspiration

Building bikes to benefit underprivileged local youths

Brandon Danial

Sep 09, 2019

Riding a bike for the first time is a quintessential childhood experience for many people. Unfortunately, some are raised in circumstances where buyin...

New program teaches kids how to grow healthy eats, while bolstering their business acumen

Health, Nutrition and Fitness

New program teaches kids how to grow healthy eats, while bolstering their business acumen

Brandon Danial

Sep 09, 2019

Students at Plum Borough School District have proven that it’s never too early to make an impact on your community. With the implementation of their C...

Fit for Life: Teacher delights in his students’ success

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Fit for Life: Teacher delights in his students’ success

Michael Gilbert

Sep 09, 2019

It would be challenging to find a person better suited for their job than Brandon Allison. The Apollo-Ridge School District health and physical educat...

How one wellness program dropout found success her second time around

Health, Inspiration

How one wellness program dropout found success her second time around

Alex Keown

Sep 09, 2019

For most of her life, Lisa Adams has struggled with her weight. As is the story for many people, trying to shed weight and keep it off is a familiar c...

Examining some alternative therapies to treat pets’ aches and pains

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Examining some alternative therapies to treat pets’ aches and pains

Cheryl S. Grant

Aug 26, 2019

Many of us treat our pets like members of our family. We want nothing more than for them to be comfortable and pain-free whenever possible. According ...

What you should know when using apps for fitness

Health, Nutrition and Fitness

What you should know when using apps for fitness

Danette M. Watt

Aug 26, 2019

There are phone apps for just about every interest and need, including keeping fit. If you’re not sure what to do for exercise, an app can help guide ...

Sugary drinks can pack a major punch to your gut and your health

Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness

Sugary drinks can pack a major punch to your gut and your health

Jackson A. Thomas

Aug 26, 2019

Whether you’re out with family eating dinner, celebrating a promotion with co-workers after hours, or just looking for a quick-fix of caffeine or an e...

$Setting boundaries in any relationship is an important act of self-care$

Health, Inspiration

Setting boundaries in any relationship is an important act of self-care

Lexi Weber

Aug 26, 2019

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a boundary is defined as “a line that marks the limits of an area.” In more straightforward terms, it’s the line y...

Researchers investigate whether coffee can stave off neurodegenerative diseases

Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body

Researchers investigate whether coffee can stave off neurodegenerative diseases

Cheryl S. Grant

Aug 26, 2019

If you have walked by your local Starbucks or any coffee shop during the scramble of commuters trying to get to work, the line around the block is a c...

BRMC donates backpacks for area students

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BRMC donates backpacks for area students

Marcie

Aug 21, 2019

Bradford Regional Medical Center employees packed 240 backpacks this week with a variety of school supplies which will benefit area elementary student...

Game Commission, Penn Vet partner to protect wildlife

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Game Commission, Penn Vet partner to protect wildlife

Marcie

Aug 20, 2019

White-nose syndrome has killed 99 percent of most cave-bat species. Chronic wasting disease continues to spread to new parts of Pennsylvania, infectin...

Clearing the air on vaping

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Clearing the air on vaping

Karen Marley

Aug 19, 2019

Venturing into research on electronic nicotine delivery devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vape mods and the newer Juuls — the use of which is k...

Deciding whether you should adopt a plant-based diet

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Deciding whether you should adopt a plant-based diet

Jackson A. Thomas

Aug 19, 2019

Singer Miley Cyrus, former President Bill Clinton and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrities who’ve adopted a plant-based diet. Athl...

Underwater resistance training beneficial for men with bone, joint conditions

Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body

Underwater resistance training beneficial for men with bone, joint conditions

Jackson A. Thomas

Aug 19, 2019

Traversing the twists and turns of the waterslide, perfecting your form on the diving board, and testing your cunning at a game of Marco Polo. These a...