By Kristy Warren

Still need your COVID-19 vaccine? Join Laurel Health on September 22 from 11 am - 3 pm at the Mansfield YMCA on 40 Besanceney Drive for a special health event featuring FREE health screenings, education, COVID-19 vaccines, and help with insurance enrollment. The Laurel Health Centers are partnering with the Tioga County YMCA and the YMCA Center for Healthy Living to answer your health questions and offer Moderna COVID-19 vaccines throughout the event. 

By Kristy Warren

Need a COVID-19 test? Laurel Health has you covered with rapid point-of-care tests and PCR swabs. Testing is available at all seven Laurel Health Center sites throughout Tioga and Bradford Counties. To address a surge in local cases, we will also hold a drive-through Coronavirus COVID-19 testing clinic on Wed., Sept. 8th from 10 am – 2 pm in front of the Blossburg LHC at 6 Riverside Plaza. Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or is currently experiencing COVID-19 symptoms is encouraged to sign up to attend this drive-through event.

By Kristy Warren

With her passion for rural healthcare, certified physician assistant Mandy Spencer has found her perfect fit with Laurel Health and will be seeing patients of all ages at the Westfield Laurel Health Center. Raised locally in Coudersport, she wanted to give back to rural communities following her time in the Army National Guard. Mandy brings a wealth of experience in specialty care and seeks to build the same life-long relationships she cherished with her family medicine providers growing up.

By Kristy Warren

To reduce time away from work and the classroom, the Laurel Health Centers now offer a convenient school-based care program to treat illness and injury onsite in the Northern Tioga School District. Parents can consent for their child to see Pediatric CRNP Annie Sumrall and/or licensed clinical social workers Kristina Mielke and Anne Anderegg right onsite for physicals, counseling, treatment for injuries or sickness, and help with chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes. 

By Kristy Warren

With the new school year starting soon, many families are busy back-to-school shopping, but don’t forget to add a healthy start to your checklist! Local pediatrician Barry Clark, MD of Laurel Pediatrics shares his wellness back-to-school checklist to make sure every family gets a healthy start.

By Kristy Warren

As we mark National Community Health Center Week, we thank our tireless Laurel Health Centers staff for all they do to further health and wellness in our communities! This year’s theme is “chemistry for strong communities,” which looks at the many elements and building blocks that support healthy communities. To celebrate, our team is heading to the Tioga County Fair on August 10th & 11th to answer your health questions, provide free wellness screenings, and administer COVID-19 Moderna shots to those 18 and up. Hope to see you there!