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...
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Ease your way into a plant-based diet
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Ease your way into a plant-based diet
Danny Ciamprone 
Jun 12, 2018
It’s a Sunday afternoon at Brenda Gowan’s home, and most of her family is in the kitchen seeking more counter space. Fresh cucumbers, banana peppers, ...
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Smethport Senior Center holds health, fitness day
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Smethport Senior Center holds health, fitness day
FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
May 31, 2018
SMETHPORT — The Smethport Senior Center marked National Senior Health and Fitness Day Wednesday with a variety of activities that promote fitness and ...
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UPMC Cole earns achievement award
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UPMC Cole earns achievement award
May 26, 2018
COUDERSPORT — UPMC Cole earned its sixth Achievement Award from The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for its outstanding ef...
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Kids Fest 2018 a success despite rain
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Kids Fest 2018 a success despite rain
Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 22, 2018
More than 400 children and parents attended Kids Fest 2018 on April 28. The event, sponsored by the McKean County Collaborative Board and the Bradford...
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Measure your MedIQ
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Measure your MedIQ
Steven Chisholm and Pamela Guggina, MD, MPH 
May 04, 2018
a. External iliac b. Femoral c. Aorta d. Pulmonary a. 155 b. 170 c. 185 d. 200 a. 52 for men and 59 for women b. 58 for men and 65 for women c. 66 for...
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Words with doctors
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Words with doctors
Pamela Guggina, MD, MPH 
May 04, 2018
Polyps Small growths of tissue that typically arise from a membranous area such as the inside of the intestinal tract or bladder. They are abnormal an...
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Taking the headache out of migraine management
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Taking the headache out of migraine management
Dr. Rebecca Burch, MD 
May 04, 2018
Migraine headache is a recurrent, disabling neurologic condition that affects about one in six people in the United States. It’s twice as common in wo...
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Alphabet soup
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Alphabet soup
Pamela Guggina, MD, MPH 
May 04, 2018
With increasing access to medical records and test results through patient “portals” and other vehicles for online access, many patients feel more emp...
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Getting to know your numbers
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Getting to know your numbers
Alex Keown 
May 03, 2018
Biometric screenings have increasingly become the go-to tool of employee wellness programs. The screenings are a series of tests designed to offer a s...
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Kids Fest returns Saturday
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Kids Fest returns Saturday
Apr 25, 2018
McKean County health- and human-service providers will join forces Saturday to offer the sixth annual Kids Fest, a collaborative investment in our com...
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Body shaming doesn’t need to be the norm
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Body shaming doesn’t need to be the norm
Jackson A. Thomas 
Apr 24, 2018
The world of beauty pageants might look nice on the outside, but it’s not so beautiful below the surface. Kirsten Haglund remembers being body shamed ...
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What is autism spectrum disorder?
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What is autism spectrum disorder?
Jackson A. Thomas 
Apr 24, 2018
When Janet Wininger’s son Ian flicks or flaps his fingers, it’s his way of communicating he’s happy or excited. “He has self-stimulating behaviors — h...
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Your new favorite food: zucchini
Health, Nutrition and Fitness, Recipes
Your new favorite food: zucchini
Brandon Danial 
Apr 21, 2018
Over the years and across culinary landscapes, the zucchini has proven itself to be a versatile ingredient. While typically served raw, steamed or fri...
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