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May 07, 2013

Friends Donates to Cancer Treatment Center

Friends of Lewistown Hospital recently purchased a new scale for the Community Cancer Treatment Center.

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May 03, 2013

Back to Sleep Expands to Safe to Sleep

Perinatal Nurse Champions the New Campaign

The new Safe to Sleep campaign, formerly known as the Back to Sleep aims to educate parents, caregivers, and health care providers about ways to reduce the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death.

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April 11, 2013

Hospital Hosts $5 Jewelry Sale

Friends of Lewistown Hospital is hosting a jewelry and accessory sale on Monday, May 6, 2013, from 7:00am – 4:00pm in Classroom 4. The event will feature unique costume jewelry and accessories all priced at $5.00. Proceeds benefit Friends of Lewistown Hospital. The sale is open to the public. Cash, check, credit cards accepted. For more information, call (717) 242-7178.

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April 11, 2013

Hospital Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation

Lewistown Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes Lewistown Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

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March 04, 2013

Diabetes Alert Day RESCHEDULED

Free AC1 Screenings for Diabetes

The Diabetes Resource Center at Lewistown Hospital has rescheduled the free AC1 screenings for Tuesdday, April 9, from 9 -11 am and 2 - 4 pm in Classroom 4. No fasting is required. Diabetes educators will be available for questions. Registration required by calling 717-242-7198.

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March 01, 2013

Critical Care Seminar for Healthcare Providers

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February 20, 2013

Hospital Lifts Visitor Restrictions

Effective February 20, 2013, Lewistown Hospital has lifted its visitation restrictions on children under the age of 18. The hospital will continue to monitor flu activity and will impose visitor restrictions as needed.

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February 11, 2013

Local Businesses Support Pink Zone

JP Edward’s Restaurant and Seven Mountains Wine Cellars are supporting the Pennsylvania Pink Zone 2013 fundraising efforts which benefit the Breast Care Center at Lewistown Hospital as well as five other beneficiaries this year.

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February 05, 2013

Diabetes Program Receives ADA Recognition

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to our Diabetes Program. ADA believes that our Program offers high-quality education that is essential component of effective diabetes treatment and meets the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs.

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January 18, 2013

Heart Health Risk Assessment Offered

Lewistown Hospital will host a Heart Health Risk Assessment on February 12, 2013 from 10am – 3pm in the 4th Floor Classroom. Event will feature health screenings including blood pressures and blood sugars, heart healthy snacks, and a heart risk assessment.

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January 17, 2013

Cancer Classic Benefits Pink Zone

MCHS Girls Basketball vs. Hollidaysburg

When girls basketball squads from Mifflin County and Hollidaysburg take to the MCHS court on Saturday, January 26, 2013, they will be opponents on the scoreboard but teammates in the battle against cancer.

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January 16, 2013

Hospital Issues Visitor Restrictions

Effective January 16, 2013, Lewistown Hospital will enforce the following visitation restrictions: No children under the age of 18, no siblings of newborns in maternity under the age of 18; all visitors to maternity must check in at nurses station and wear a mask; If you are experiencing any cold and flu symptoms and need to be at hospital, wear a mask; and if you are experiencing any cold and flu symptoms and don’t need to be at the hospital, do not visit.

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January 15, 2013

Hospital Hosts Pink Out Day

Benefits Pennsylvana Pink Zone

Lewistown Hospital will host a “Pink Out” day on January 25, 2013 in the Hospital’s 4th floor classroom from 7 am – 4 pm. Event will feature many pink themed items such as baked goods, crafts, and fresh flowers. Proceeds benefit the Pennsylvania Pink Zone and its six 2013 beneficiaries including Lewistown Hospital’s Breast Care Center.

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January 14, 2013

Flu Shot Clinic Offered

Mifflin-Juniata Partners in Advancing Tomorrow’s Health (MJ PATH) is holding a flu shot clinic on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Lewistown Hospital in the Surgical Center Lobby on the 4th floor.

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January 14, 2013

Merger Q&A Web Page Available

Lewistown Hospital now offers a way for the community to ask questions about the pending merger between the Hospital and Geisinger Health System. Community members can go online to submit any questions they may have and to read up-to-date details on the future of Lewistown Hospital by visiting www.lewistownhospital.org/merger. Questions are submitted anonymously and answers to all questions are posted for review.

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January 09, 2013

Flu Alert High

Lewistown Hospital has seen a dramatic increase in the number of positive tests for the flu over the last two week and is concerned about protecting their patients, staff and visitors. The Hospital is asking people with flu-like symptoms such as a fever, cough, or runny nose to refrain from visiting patients.

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January 04, 2013

Hospital Hosts Adjustable Gastric Banding Seminar

Considering Weight Loss Surgery?

If you are considering weight loss surgery, join G. Scott Anderson, MD, FACS, general surgeon for FHA Surgical Services, for a free seminar on the REALIZE adjustable gastric banding solution on February 4, 2013 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in Classroom 4, Lewistown Hospital.

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December 14, 2012

Local Students Support Upcoming Dance Marathon

Students from Juniata County are gearing up for the Friends of Lewistown Hospital’s "Dance Your Heart Out" 24 hour dance marathon on February 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM thru Sunday, February 3, at 10:00 AM, at Rec Park Community Center in Lewistown with students from grades 6 and up to adults participating.

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December 04, 2012

Lewistown Hospital and Geisinger Health System Sign Letter of Intent

Geisinger Health System (GHS) and Lewistown Hospital have announced that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore ways the organizations can work together to benefit health care in Lewistown and the surrounding area.

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December 03, 2012

School of Nursing Open House

See the new classrooms at their new location.

The Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing will be hosting an open house on Monday, December 3, 2012, from 1:00 – 8:00 PM at their new classrooms, located at 100 5th Avenue, Lewistown. Join the School of Nursing as they celebrate their 7th anniversary and the opening of their new classrooms.

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November 15, 2012

Hospital Hosts Free Lymphedema Management Seminar

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November 05, 2012

Free Diabetes Day Talk

In honor of Diabetes Day, Virginia M. Wray, DO, CNSP, and Medical Director for Family Health Associates Weight Management & Nutrition Center, will present, “Using Bariatric Surgery to Treat Type 2 Diabetes,” on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in Lewistown Hospital’s 4th floor classroom.

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October 29, 2012

Lewistown Hospital Announces Closings

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October 29, 2012

The Family Place Reschedules Prepared Childbirth Class

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October 18, 2012

Main Laboratory Receives Accreditation from CAP

Lewistown Hospital Main Laboratory receives accreditation from College of American Pathologists (CAP) based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Program.

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October 16, 2012

Hospital Ensures Medication Safety

Responds to Meningitis Outbreak

In light of the recent tragic news regarding the outbreak of fungal meningitis, the origin of which is suspected contaminated vials of methylprednisolone acetate suspension compounded by the New England Compounding Center, Lewistown Hospital confirmed today that the hospital pharmacy has never contracted with the New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts to provide compounded products for the hospital or the pain management center.

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September 24, 2012

Pink Out Auction This Week

Friday, September 28 starting at 3:00 PM

Lewistown Hospital will host a “Pink Out” event on Friday, September 28, 2012 to benefit the Pennsylvania Pink Zone. The event will take place rain or shine in the parking lot across from the Surgical Center at the Hospital.

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September 11, 2012

Blood Gas Laboratory Receives CAP Accreditation

Lewistown Hospital Blood Gas Laboratory receives accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

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August 14, 2012

Hospital Hosts Community Healthcare Forum

A community healthcare forum will be held on Thursday, August 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Burnham.

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July 31, 2012

Hospital Beneficiary of Pink Zone

Pink Out Auction September 28

As one of the six beneficiaries, Lewistown Hospital and its Wellness 4 Women Group (W4W) are committed to supporting and raising funds for the Pennsylvania Pink Zone. Throughout the year, the Hospital and W4W Group will be hosting various fundraising events. The first fundraiser will be a “Pink Out” live auction and themed basket raffle on Friday, September 28, 2012.

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July 19, 2012

Cancer Survivorship Fall Program Offered

Living Well Program Begins September 5

Lewistown Hospital is offering a “Living Well” Program for cancer survivors. The classes will be held on September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012, 6-7:30 pm at Lewistown Hospital’s Community Cancer Treatment Center. Classes are free and pre registration is required by calling (717) 242-7297 by August 29.

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July 17, 2012

Lewistown Hospital Receives Donation from Pink Zone

Over $203,000 Donated to Six Beneficiaries

The 2012 WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State was a record-breaking event in the Lady Lions’ fight against breast cancer as the Penn State women’s basketball team donated $203,000 to six breast cancer charities. The funds raised by the 2012 Pink Zone at Penn State were donated to charities on the local, state and national level and included Mount Nittany Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition, the Kay YowCancer Fund, J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and Lewistown Hospital.

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July 03, 2012

FHA Welcomes Dr. Recalde

Family Health Associates (FHA) would like to announce that Carlos M. Recalde, MD, who specializes in Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat), will be joining FHA effective August 1, 2012.

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May 08, 2012

Bariatric Surgery Support Group

May Meeting at Derry Park for "Walk and Talk"

FHA Center for Weight Management and Nutrition will host its monthly bariatric surgery support group on Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 6-7pm at Derry Park for a “Walk and Talk” session. Attendees should meet at 6:00 pm at the green pavilion.

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April 17, 2012

Hospital Hosts Annual Golf Tournament

June 12 and 13, 2012

Lewistown Healthcare Foundation and Friends of Lewistown Hospital are hosting their annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 12 and 13, 2012 at the Lewistown Country Club.

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April 11, 2012

Public Invited to tour Zimmer Mobile Learning Center

Lewistown Hospital will host the Zimmer Mobile Learning Center (MLC) on May 3, 2012. The Zimmer MLC will be open to the public from 1:00 – 5:00pm and will be located in the 4th Street visitor parking lot across from the Surgical Center.

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March 16, 2012

School of Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate

The Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing 2011 graduates have achieved a 100% National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate. This means that all 20 students in the School's last graduating class passed his/her national boards (NCLEX) the first time.

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February 13, 2012

Friends Host John Deere Tractor Raffle

Friends of Lewistown Hospital is raffling off an x300 series riding mower with a 48 inch cutting width.

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February 13, 2012

ACS Looking for Volunteers

The American Cancer Society is recruiting men and women at select locations across the United States and Puerto Rico for CPS-3.

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February 13, 2012

Hospital Hosts Women's Wellness Workshop

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Calvary Bible Church in Lewistown from 7:00am -12:00pm.

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February 13, 2012

FHA Welcomes Family Practice Specialist

Adaku Orisadele, MD, joins Family Health Associates in Mifflintown.

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February 08, 2012

New Cancer Survivor Program Offered

Living Well Survivor Program Begins March 7

Lewistown Hospital is offering a “Living Well” Program for cancer survivors. The first series of classes will be held on March 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 1:00 – 2:30pm at Lewistown Hospital’s Community Cancer Treatment Center. Classes are free and pre registration is required by calling (717) 242-7297 by February 29.

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January 31, 2012

Human Services Needs Assessment Underway

Questionnaires Sent to Mifflin and Juniata County Residents

The Mifflin Juniata Human Services Department, in cooperation with the United Way of Mifflin-Juniata and the Lewistown Hospital, is conducting a Needs Assessment in order to identify gaps in human services. An essential part of the process is a questionnaire that is being mailed to 3,000 residents in Mifflin and Juniata counties.

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January 05, 2012

Lewistown Hospital Named Pink Zone Beneficiary

Proceeds to benefit Hospital's Breast Care Center

The Breast Care Center at Lewistown Hospital will be one of six beneficiaries of monies raised from the WBCA Pink Zone at Penn State event held on Sunday, February 26 as the Lady Lions take on Minnesota at the Bryce Jordan Center.

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