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We are proud to partner with The Jared Box Project to bring smiles to our youngest patients' faces. Hear from some of our team members at Mount Nittany Health about how the boxes help to make a trip to the hospital a little less scary. For more information on how to get involved, visit https://thejaredbox.org/. See the impact: https://lnkd.in/extbHCd2

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Mount Nittany Health! Wishing you a festive and safe Fourth of July with your loved ones!

Over the weekend, the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon took place in our community, and Mount Nittany Health was proud to provide medical support for the event. We would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our exceptional providers, clinicians, and volunteers who worked to ensure that all of the athletes had a successful and healthy day!

Kim Ross, RN at Mount Nittany Medical Center is an incredible asset to the Medical/Surgical/Orthopedics (MSO) unit. She is a reliable team player who always shows up to work with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. No matter what tasks she is working on, she will drop everything to lend a hand to help her colleagues. Join us in congratulating Kim on her recent nomination of Employee of the Month!

📣 Exciting News! Mount Nittany Health is proud to partner with the IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon and provide essential medical support for the event on Sunday, June 30th. Our very own Dr. Kevin Wilson from Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, along with Dr. Daniel McKinley from Emergency Medicine, will serve as Co-Medical Directors. “Endurance events, like the IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley event, require a great deal of preparation,” said Dr. Wilson. “Mount Nittany Health’s Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers are prepared to provide front-line care to these athletes throughout the day if they need medical assistance.” We’ll have a team of experts including critical care, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and primary care providers, along with nurses, EMTs, and athletic trainers, ready to support the athletes. Plus, our athletic trainers will be hosting students from Penn State, giving them invaluable hands-on experience. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/igJm50Sqf9x #MountNittanyHealth #IRONMAN703 #HappyValley #SportsMedicine #CommunityCare

The warmer, longer days that summer supplies are an invitation to welcome new, healthy habits. Perhaps you’ve already embraced a healthy routine and want to take it a step further, or you’ve found yourself in a bit of a rut and need some inspiration. Whatever the case may be, consider incorporating the following ideas into your summer schedule: 💤Get plenty of sleep 👟Go for a daily walk 🌷Start a garden 🌟Try something new 🏃Participate in a 5k 🔌Do a “digital detox” 🔨Volunteer for a cause you care about More fun ideas > https://ow.ly/wNj350Sqegl #HealthyLifestyle #SelfCareSummer #HealthyRoutine #TrySomethingNew

Don't miss out on the 'Fire and Ice' summer skincare special from Mount Nittany Health Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine! Treat yourself to a nourishing facial with dermaplaning to promote cellular renewal! Schedule your appointment by calling (814) 231-7878. A treatment perfect for all skin types: https://ow.ly/AJ0F50Soi4U

Taking a dip in the swimming pool isn't just a great way to beat the heat, swimming has many health benefits that makes it a great activity for any age! ✔️Aerobic Activity = Heart Healthy ✔️Low Impact Exercise ✔️Enhance Mood and Promote Relaxation Consider incorporating swimming into your fitness routine! #AerobicExercise #LowImpactFitness #BenefitsofSwimming

Stay safe in the summer heat! 🌞 Dr. Dan McKinley, Mount Nittany Health Emergency Medicine provider and Medical Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Mount Nittany Medical Center, shares the importance of planning ahead including packing enough water and having a place to cool down. More tips to protect yourself and loved ones: https://ow.ly/QL7F50SlWSo