By Kristy Warren

November marks “The Great American Smokeout,” an initiative that encourages people to quit smoking and other tobacco products. James Biery, a certified physician assistant with the Laurel Health Centers, shares how tobacco impacts our health, why every attempt to quit matters, and the steps you can take today if you’re ready to quit.

By Kristy Warren

Open enrollment is officially here, and it's time to enroll in healthcare coverage or switch healthcare plans on the Pennsylvania insurance marketplace Pennie.com, open now through January 15, 2022. Have questions or need help? The Laurel Health Centers offer free enrollment assistance to help patients find a good health plan fit; you don’t have to be a health center patient to use this free service. To make an appointment, call 570-723-3424 today! 

By Kristy Warren

Everyone age five and up is currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Laurel Health Centers and Laurel Pediatrics are hosting a series of free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children throughout November and December in Tioga and Bradford Counties. The vaccine is safe, effective, and no cost to attendees. These clinics are for patients aged 5 – 11, who will receive the pediatric Pfizer vaccine. Parents and guardians must call ahead to make an appointment at the location of their choice.

By Kristy Warren

As we celebrate National CRNP Week, we recognize the important role our certified registered nurse practitioners play in caring for our patients and highlight their countless contributions to improving community wellness. Please join us in recognizing the Laurel Health Centers' CRNPs for their ongoing hard work, compassion, and dedication to providing excellent patient care!

By Kristy Warren

Suffering nerve pain, limb tingling, muscle cramping, or numbness? An EMG test may help you identify what's wrong and how to treat it. The Laurel Health Centers now offer electromyography (EMG) testing close-to-home in Troy and Wellsboro, PA. EMG testing helps assess the health of muscles and nerves to diagnose problem areas and disorders like carpal tunnel and muscular dystrophy. 

By Kristy Warren

The Laurel Health Centers now offer all three Coronavirus COVID-19 vaccines at their locations throughout Tioga and Bradford Counties. Everyone 12 and up is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The centers will offer the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for patients aged 5 - 11 once approved. Laurel Health is also scheduling third doses and booster shots for those eligible based on the CDC and PA DOH guidelines. To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine, call 1-833-528-7354 or sign up online.