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Residents told police about a former Taste of Sicily worker touting a doctor who would prescribe Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine. Matthew TothKaity AssafLebanon Daily News A Pennsylvania surgeon has been terminated by the hospital where she worked after allegations arose that she was prescribing unproven COVID-19 medications — efforts that were promoted by a Lebanon County resident through social media. Dr. Edith Behr, formerly a surgeon with Phoenixville Hospital in Chester County, was terminated Thursday, according to parent company Tower Health. “Tower Health became aware yesterday of the allegations involving Dr. Edith Behr prescribing Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of COVID-19. We investigated the matter and, as…

Manheim, Pa- A local diner in Manheim, Pennsylvania had an interesting visitor, the pop-star Justin Bieber and his bodyguard were spotted together at the City Star Diner to get breakfast when waitresses noticed that their patron was the global star. The famous singer is in the area to practice for his upcoming tour “The Justice World Tour 2022” The question everyone is must be asking themselves is when and where is he going to show up again? To read more about this story visit Lancasteronline.com

Rachel McDevitt, Climate Solutions JANUARY 28, 2022 | 7:05 AM A measure in the state Senate seeks to profit off Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to power half the state government’s electricity needs with solar. Last year, the Wolf Administration signed a 15-year deal to buy power from seven large solar fields across the state. Wolf’s 2019 executive order on climate change called for at least 40 percent of the commonwealth’s annual electricity use to be offset by renewable energy. Instead of letting the state reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by claiming the power generated by new solar projects, the bill…

Did you know that… …one in five Americans has experienced mental illness in the past year? …more than 1.8 million Pennsylvanian adults have a mental health condition? …nearly half of all Americans attribute a negative impact on their mental health to the COVID-19 pandemic? …nearly 40% of Pennsylvanian adults reported symptoms of depression and/or anxiety in 2021? These facts, taken from a 2021 fact sheet published by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (and found with full citations here), demonstrate the need for a multi-faceted approach to mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the demands on the mental…

Press Release Have you ever had the drinking water from your well, spring, or cistern tested for lead and other health-related pollutants? If not, here’s your chance! Penn State Extension has received funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Health cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Health Capacity building initiative (Grant #1NUE1EH001414-01-00) and with support from the Penn State Master Well Owner Network to provide no-cost drinking water testing to a limited number of homeowners in Lebanon County using private water wells, springs, or cisterns. Each water supply will receive testing through a PA DEP state accredited water…

Lebanon County, PA: Fox 43 reported on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 that officials are investigating the restaurant Taste of Sicily for potential misconduct. The report shares that the the ex employee and daughter of restaurant owner, Christine Mason was promoting her knowledge of a doctor who will provide those who are seeking, the medicines Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. These two medicines have not been approved by the FDA for COVID-19 treatment. This is not the first the the restaurant has faced controversy, during the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdowns, the restaurant refused to close doors and in doing so they were…

Press Release Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced approval for $520,000 in funding to support 23 projects through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program. The projects funded include agricultural infrastructure such as greenhouses, raised beds, solar equipment and tools to provide urban ag operations every opportunity to succeed as they work to feed and build their communities. “These grant funds directly address food system gaps, encourage community collaboration, and create opportunities for people to become social entrepreneurs,” said Redding. “And, most importantly, these funds address food system injustices by increasing agricultural awareness and improving local food access.”“Since the…

With testimonials from more than 200 individuals in recovery and family members, the campaign hosted 12 webinars related to stigma reduction. The webinars boasted more than 1,200 attendees by Cassie Miller, Pennsylvania Capital-Star January 31, 2022 A year into a campaign to reduce the stigma associated with opioid use disorder (OUD), state officials, addiction researchers and community advocates are expressing joy at its success. “For decades, stigma has cast a shadow over people battling substance use disorder and their families, and that must change,” Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Jen Smith said earlier this month. “We are thrilled that within the first year…

Pennsylvania state police reported a two vehicle crash occurred in the area 2175 Stigel Pike and South Cherry Lane in Lebanon County. The two vehicles were traveling from different directions when they eventually clashed with each other. According to the report one of the vehicles operator had to be freed by mechanical means and had to be flown to Penn State Hershey Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The other operator was left with minor injuries, the police report says. Both vehicles were taken away from the scene.

Press release Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Dauphin, Lancaster, Montgomery, Philadelphia, York county projects funded ​Philadelphia, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced approval for $520,000 in funding to support 23 projects through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program. The projects funded include agricultural infrastructure such as greenhouses, raised beds, solar equipment and tools to provide urban ag operations every opportunity to succeed as they work to feed and build their communities. “These grant funds directly address food system gaps, encourage community collaboration, and create opportunities for people to become social entrepreneurs,” said Redding. “And, most importantly, these funds address food system injustices by increasing agricultural awareness and improving local food access.” “Since…