Few things are as important as your health and the health of your family. As the region's leader in health care,
Wyoming Valley Health Care System prides itself on ensuring that you have the information needed to make well informed decisions. That is why we provide a comprehensive on-line Health and Wellness Resource where you will find topical and timely information on just about any health topic! For your convenience, you may also click
here for a list of websites to your most sought after health organizations.
Wellness
Back and Neck Care
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the
pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, improper lifting, obesity,
and weak muscles. Practice prevention to minimize your risk for back
pain — get regular exercise, lose any excess weight, and learn good posture.
Outcome Improvement
Asthma Management
Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.
Your Family
Older Adults
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.
Today's Health News
Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2010
First Double Hand Transplant Patient Released From Hospital
HHS Secretary Challenges Health Insurer's Rate Increases
White House Targets Childhood Obesity
New Guidelines Coming on Use of Newborn Blood Samples
Poor-Quality Malaria Pills Worry Experts