Haley O'Brien | WVIA News
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Community health workers work in various medical settings, serving as a liaison between the medical world and the community. -
The Peyton Walker Foundation will host a free heart screening clinic at King's College on February 18th. The nonprofit was created in honor of a King's College student who died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2013.
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Kathy Reap owns Rock Steady Boxing gyms in Old Forge and Tunkhannock. She taught a begnner-level class to seniors at Telespond Senior Services in Scranton.
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Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause blindness if left untreated. Opthalmologist Arthur Jordan Jr., from Northeastern Eye Institute, says people should get an eye exam every 2-3 years.
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Seniors who are part of the 65 Forward Program at Geisinger receive concierge care at their primary care doctor's office.
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A shared housing program for seniors is expanding to five more counties in PA, including Lackawanna and Northumberland Counties.
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Allied Services uses Rendever virtual reality technology to provide a new form of "reminiscing therapy" to patients with dementia
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Instructors and players say it's a low impact sport that helps seniors stay active and social.
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Congressman Dan Meuser has been reelected to a third term in office.
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