Susquehanna Health welcomes Dr. Mark Osevala as Medical Director of Cardiovascular Surgery

Susquehanna Health welcomes Dr. Mark Osevala, an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon, as our new Medical Director of Cardiovascular Surgery. Board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Thoracic Surgery and by its Board of General Surgery, he has been continually recognized for excellence in surgeries of the heart, lungs and chest. His achievements include being awarded a clinical fellowship in oncology from the American Cancer Society.

Take a health risk profile assessment that estimates your risk of developing heart disease. Learn which factors contribute to your risk and what you can do to reduce your chance of developing heart disease.

A native of Lancaster, PA Dr. Osevala received his Masters of Science Degree from Penn State University and his Medical Degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Already recognized for its outstanding cardiac care, the Heart & Vascular Institute is further enhanced by the capabilities that Dr. Osevala’s 18 years of extensive experience brings.

Dr. Osevala's experience includes Jersey Shore Heart Institute and Mid-Atlantic Surgical Associates, both in Neptune NJ; Shaffer Cardiovascular Associates in Lemoyne, PA; and most recently the Capital Area Cardiovascular Surgical Institute, Camp Hill, PA.

The Change in Recommendations for Mammogram From A Local Breast Surgeon’s Perspective

Timothy J. Pagana, MD, FACS, Medical Director of Susquehanna Health’s Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center offers Susquehanna Health’s perspective on the changes in recommendation for mammography and breast self-exam.

Room Mock Ups Share Glimpse Of Hospital’s Future

by R.A. WALKER, Sun-Gazette

The future Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center will include cutting-edge technology & amenities like flat-screen, wall-mounted televisions & a power backup system to restore & maintain electrical power in almost any emergency.

There will be same number of patient beds (226) in 2012 when the new patient tower opens, but the beds will be more comfortable & in single-patient private rooms designed with pull-out couches so relatives can stay over when circumstances warrant.  more

Learning how to control the spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)   more

Follow Your Heart Day

Join us in the Bon-ton, JC Penny Wing at the Lycoming Mall

An evening focused on the heart - Your heart!

Screenings to monitor, programs to strengthen and information to help you maintain the health of your body’s strongest muscle.

Free Screenings

• * Stroke Screening
• * Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
• Total cholesterol & glucose
• 10-minute massages
• Blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen
• Weight and BMI
• Breathing tests
• Proper footwear exercise
• Target heart rate for exercise

* Appointments are required for the two above screenings – please call 321-3000 for an appointment.

Free Educational Programs

Held in the LifeCenter
Seating is limited and registration is REQUIRED for each session. For registration, please call 321-3000.

• 5:30 pm Women’s Heart Health
• 6 pm Heart Healthy Nutrition
• 6:30 pm Strength Training
• 7 pm CPR Anytime

Information and Displays

• Nutrition and Heart Health
• Benefits of Strength Training for Heart Health
• Smoking Cessation
• Cholesterol and Heart Health
• High Blood Pressure

Plus, sign up for Susquehanna Striders, our free mall walking club! In the event of inclement weather, Follow Your Heart Day will be held February 12th, 4-8 pm.

The vast majority of flu cases can be safely treated at home with over-the-counter medication.
Please…seek medical advice if the patient is a child, or is over 65, has a chronic illness or is pregnant. Seek medical attention if the patient can’t consume liquids, develops shortness of breath, cannot get their temperature below one hundred and two degrees or symptoms don’t improve in three days.  Read More.