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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...

BRMC donates backpacks for area students

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BRMC donates backpacks for area students

Aug 25, 2018

Bradford Regional Medical Center employees packed 200 backpacks this week with a variety of school supplies which will benefit area elementary student...

Stay active during the workday with these stretches

Health, Mind and Body, Mind Body, ...

Stay active during the workday with these stretches

Aug 19, 2018

Do you find yourself stiff from sitting? Many of us work jobs that don’t lend themselves to a lot of physical activity, or even movement, for that mat...

RTS for Aug. 16

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RTS for Aug. 16

Aug 16, 2018

DRAGONFLIES: Betty Grasser of Wilcox said she saw something new on Aug. 9 on her enclosed porch: a swarm of dragonflies. “They were flying everywhere ...

Dickinson Center celebrates 60 years in northwest Pa.

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Dickinson Center celebrates 60 years in northwest Pa.

Aug 15, 2018

RIDGWAY — Dickinson Center Inc. is celebrating its 60th anniversary as a leader in the provision of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental ...

Headwater Food Hub brings ‘farm-to-table’ to life

Active Life, Health, Inspiration

Headwater Food Hub brings ‘farm-to-table’ to life

Karen Marley

Aug 13, 2018

Eating is like breathing; we’ve been doing it since the day we were born. Yet for such a common activity, the knowledge of how to eat well has become ...

Loneliness might be harmful to more than just your mental health

Health, Mental Health, Mind and Body, ...

Loneliness might be harmful to more than just your mental health

Michelle Wescott Chief development officer, Gillespie Associates

Aug 13, 2018

A recent study by Cigna found that nearly half of Americans feel alone or left out. David M. Cordani, president and chief executive officer of Cigna, ...

Pro tips from a dermatologist for a better, cleaner shave

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Pro tips from a dermatologist for a better, cleaner shave

Jackson A. Thomas

Aug 06, 2018

It’s likely part of your morning routine to brush your teeth, put on deodorant and spray on cologne or perfume before starting your day. And because m...

Bradford Senior Citizens Expo set for Friday

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Bradford Senior Citizens Expo set for Friday

By CALEB HUNTOON Era Reporter eracalebh@gmail.com

Aug 01, 2018

State Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, is reminding area senior citizens about the 16 th annual Senior Citizens Expo –– scheduled to take place on F...

Living a life of understanding

Opinion, Сolumns

Living a life of understanding

Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com

Jul 25, 2018

One of the blessings of childhood is that you never really understand how hard it is to be an adult. I’ve made no secret of my child’s health concerns...

Farm-to-table trend benefits you, your community and local farms

Health, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Fitness

Farm-to-table trend benefits you, your community and local farms

Jackson A. Thomas

Jul 24, 2018

Sam Michael first realized he loved to cook as a kid, helping out in a pizza shop with his dad and a bakery with his mom. When he was old enough to ge...

Willoughby to make appearance on ‘The 700 Club’

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Willoughby to make appearance on ‘The 700 Club’

ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com

Jul 24, 2018

More than a decade ago, Justin Willoughby was part of the 700 “club,” weighing in at 799 pounds. This week, the Bradford man will make an appearance o...

Sip on these vibrant, refreshing summer drinks

Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes

Sip on these vibrant, refreshing summer drinks

Jul 19, 2018

This quick and easy drink is perfect for family pool days. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 1. For fruit concentrate: Place watermelon, cucumber, basil a...

The keto diet is back, but is it balanced?

Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes

The keto diet is back, but is it balanced?

Jackson A. Thomas

Jul 12, 2018

At 63 years old, Janet Colson says she’s lived through the various phases of the ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet. “I remember people carry...

Is a detox diet right for you?

Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes

Is a detox diet right for you?

Jackson A. Thomas

Jul 03, 2018

From celebrities who swear by them, to experts on the topic, it seems like everyone is talking about a popular trend known as detox diets. There are p...

‘Round the Square for July 2, 2018

News, Round the Square

‘Round the Square for July 2, 2018

Jul 02, 2018

HOT, HOT, HOT: With heat and humidity expected all week, we wanted to remind our readers to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. Today in Bra...

This wellness trend emphasizes the superfood status of mushrooms

Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes

This wellness trend emphasizes the superfood status of mushrooms

Lauren Styx

Jun 25, 2018

Are you on mushrooms right now? If not, you should be. It’s not what you think. Yes, some people use them to enhance chicken marsala, and some use the...

Is a plant-based diet right for you?

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Is a plant-based diet right for you?

Jackson A. Thomas

Jun 24, 2018

To many, the thought of giving up barbecued chicken, steak and pork chops doesn’t sound too appealing. But if you’re trying to eat better, that doesn’...

Spotlight: hernias and your health

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Spotlight: hernias and your health

Jackson A. Thomas

Jun 20, 2018

For guys who’ve ever had a wellness exam or sports physical, they’re probably familiar with a routine when a doctor puts on a latex glove, asks them t...

Cataracts and keeping your vision intact

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Cataracts and keeping your vision intact

Jackson A. Thomas

Jun 19, 2018

If you’ve ever come across fogged-over car headlights, stared at an impressionist painting such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” or peeked through a clou...

Warm-dry summer predicted for our region

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Warm-dry summer predicted for our region

DANIELLA GRIESBAUM Era Reporter bradford.era.daniella@gmail.com

Jun 19, 2018

The first day of summer is later this week, but the temperature on Monday indicated that summer is already here. Highs reached near 90, with high humi...