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How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion

How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion 7/18/2023 Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and

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Surprising Health Benefits of Summer Vacations

Surprising Health Benefits of Summer Vacations 7/19/2023 Four reasons why taking a break is critical to your health The benefits of a good summer vacation go well beyond having a good time. Taking a vacation can reduce stress levels and

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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Celebrates 150 Years of Service

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Celebrates 150 Years of Service 10/11/2022 Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital celebrated its 150th anniversary Tuesday as dozens of people, including hospital, community and government leaders, gathered to celebrate the milestone. Founded in 1872, Wilkes-Barre City Hospital

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DAISY AWARD for Extraordinary Nurses

DAISY AWARD for Extraordinary Nurses 10/28/2022 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s third quarter DAISY Award was presented to Jennifer Gyory, R.N. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses

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