By Kristy Warren

As we welcome spring, seasonal allergies are out in force. From flowers and grasses to budding trees, there’s a lot of new allergens to make us sneeze! James Biery, PA-C, a certified physician assistant with the Wellsboro and Mansfield Laurel Health Centers, shares how you can tell allergies from illness, how to prepare for allergy season, and the best ways to tame your seasonal allergies. 

By Kristy Warren

Have unused or expired medications in your medicine cabinet? The Laurel Health Centers offer FREE Deterra Drug Deactivation kits to help our community safely dispose of prescriptions at home. The Deterra kit uses activated carbon to neutralize pills, capsules, patches, and liquid drugs, rendering them ineffective then safely sealing them away in a disposable pouch to prevent environmental pollution or illicit use. Free kits are available at all six LHCs. To arrange pickup, call your Laurel Health Center or request one at your next visit. 

By Kristy Warren

Everyone 16 and up can now schedule their COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania, and the Laurel Health Centers have openings! You do not have to be a patient with us to schedule your vaccine, and it's at no cost to you. Because we use the Moderna vaccine, we are currently scheduling those 18+ (Pfizer is approved for 16+, Moderna for 18+). To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine, call 1-833-528-7354 or use our online form.

By Kristy Warren

Beginning April 5, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to Phase 1B with additional rollouts for 1C and Phase 2 in the next two weeks. The Laurel Health Centers are scheduling Phase 1A / 1B and ask our community to help us spread the word. You don't have to be an LHC patient to make an appointment. Click to see COVID-19 vaccine scheduling for each remaining phase and make an appointment by calling us at 1-833-528-7354 or using our online form.