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Healthcast Archive
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Breast Cancer Fighter Stories - Dana Harris 
Dana Harris is 26 years old and is 10 months into her breast cancer fight.As a physcian's ...Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
Breast Cancer Fighter Stories - Kay Bechtel
Kay Bechtel is a 53 year old breast cancer fighter from Martinsburg, Blair County. Kay was ...Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Breast Cancer Fighter Stories - Kim Stewart
Kim Stewart is a 53 year old cancer survivor from Lewistown, Mifflin County.She shares her story of ...Monday, September 28th, 2009
Breast Cancer Fighter Stories - Lisa Baum
Lisa Baum is 38 years old and has been fighting breast cancer for almost 6 years. This Cambria ...Friday, September 25th, 2009
Experimental Brain Tumor Treatment For Children
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh are testing a vaccine for some children with ...
Low Cost Blood Screening
Could you have heart disease diabetes, or thyroid problems without knowing it? You can find out at ...
What You Need To Know About Dog Flu
The American Veterinary Medical Association says 30 states and Washington D.C. are now reporting ...Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Managing Menopause
The years before, during and after menopause can be stressful for women, but various treatments can ...
Traveling For Clinical Trials
Clinical trials may be a possible option for patients with rare forms of cancer or other diseases ...
New Report On Death Rates At Pennsylvania Hospitals
A new state report looks at the death rates for 20 common conditions at hospitals across the state.Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
New Device Monitors Heart Failure
Researchers are testing an implantable device, that may improve the ability of a physician to ...Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
HIV Vaccine
Researchers are testing a new vaccine in monkeys that targets the version of HIV that infects ...
Swine Flu Vaccines Approved
The FDA has approved four vaccines against the swine flu.Monday, September 14th, 2009
Child Safety Seat Checks
Safety officials say a large number of child safety seats are being misused. As part of National ...Friday, September 11th, 2009
DRMC Specialists Help Women With Pregnancy Complications
The American Pregnancy Association says nearly 900,000 women experience at least one complication, ...
High Blood Pressure In African Americans
Researchers are studying high blood pressure in young African American males because blacks are at ...Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Area Hospital Gets New Radiation Technology
A hospital in our area will soon offer a new treatment that promises to deliver a higher and more ...Monday, September 7th, 2009
Scientists Found Link in Alzheimer's
A genetic link to Alzheimer's disease could help 20% of people afflicted by the disease.Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Helping Kids With Speech And Language Problems
Children who seem to have trouble with speech and language should get help at an early age.
Area Motorcycle Group Helps Local Boy
Imagine being told that your baby was born with such a serious genetic disorder, that a splash of ...
