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3 days ago
- Health
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Uptick in tick bites reported in Central Pennsylvania emergency rooms
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — With summer temperatures reaching Central Pennsylvania, emergency rooms are noticing an uptick in ticks. 'The seasons are now changing and so we're doing a lot more outdoor stuff,' said Nsikak Daniel, M.D., an emergency room physician at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. 'Ticks are just one of those things you kind of get when you go out into the woods.' While children and older adults may have the most adverse reactions to tick bites, everyone should take precautions. Juniata College receives approval from state nursing board for new nursing program 'Wear clothing that covers you up, you know, socks and stuff like that with your shoes. Insect repellents sometimes can help,' Daniels said. Lyme Disease is a common illness carried by ticks, often characterized by a bullseye–shaped rash around a bite. While it's become more prevalent, Daniels said it's not the only thing you should worry about. 'One of the complications a lot of people don't think about is something that's called anaplasmosis. It's a very serious, tick borne illness and it's something that can affect your bloodstream. It can affect your organs and cause organ damage,' Daniels said. If you get bit and have any concerns that you did not remove the tick or notice signs of infection such as fever or a rash, you should go to the emergency room immediately. Veterinarians also said they're seeing a rise in bites and infections in dogs. They said the best way to keep your furry friend safe is to use medications and repellents, mow your lawn and avoid high risk areas like tall grass and wooded areas during tick season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
- Health
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Juniata College receives approval from state nursing board for new nursing program
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – Juniata College is taking the next step towards the future as the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing officially approved the college's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. The new program is set to launch in the Fall of 2025. The college is aiming to address critical nursing shortages in Central Pennsylvania as well as create a program that readies students for life after college. 'Really, the whole goal is to make sure that we are able to provide a program that's steeped in safety and that we're prepared to educate nurses to become practice-ready and that they're competent and ready to serve in our communities,' Director of Nursing Jennifer DellAntonio said. Despite looming campus closure, Penn State DuBois launches new nursing program Juniata College has built an advanced nursing simulation laboratory, which is housed in its Sill Business Center. Featuring high-fidelity manikins that replicate real-life clinical scenarios, the lab allows students to hone their critical thinking, technological proficiency, and clinical judgment in a controlled, immersive environment. Juniata College plans to relocate the nursing simulation lab next year to the Gateway Center, a transformative new facility that will be built on campus. This three-story, 24,100 square feet building will dedicate one floor to the nursing program, with the remaining floors housing healthcare offices. This unique integrated building will foster mentorship opportunities between students and practicing healthcare professionals, while expanding clinical training settings for students. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing is among the top 10 occupations expected to see the highest job growth over the next decade. Recognizing this demand, Juniata has designed a nursing curriculum that combines evidence-based teaching, clinical education, industry standards, and real-world experiences to prepare students for future careers. 'Our rigorous clinical experience that our students will be involved in, as well as the liberal arts education. So really, to prepare a student to be compassionate, caring, and competent when they go out and serve in our community,' DellAntonio said. The launch of the BSN program was made possible in part by a generous $1 million gift from Juniata alumnus Dan Sunderland '88 and his wife Kerry. Their philanthropy funded a feasibility study and the development of the nursing simulation lab, laying the foundation for the program's success. The college says over 100 students have already expressed interest in the program. For more information about the new nursing program, visit To learn about admissions to the nursing program, contact the Enrollment Office at admissions@ or 814-641-3420. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
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Stock market tumbles but experts say don't panic
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Over the last few days, Wall Street and global markets have tumbled and experts say this is a good time to buy and not panic as this occurs more often than you may realize. Brad Andrew an Economics and International Studies Professor at Juniata College said this happens every three to four years and uncertainty with President Trump's tariff threats has markets questioning the future. 'What they got were considerably higher tariffs on many of America's trading partners. And that created that was a really negative surprise,' Andrew said. Penn State responds after international students' visas revoked The U.S. stock market closed lower as President Trump continues to threaten higher tariffs for those investing. According to Andrews, this is a time not to panic. 'The problem is that it reduces people's confidence, it makes them nervous. Sometimes it causes them to change their portfolio allocation, which is a mistake,' Andrew said. The market currently is coming off its worst week since the COVID pandemic, Andrews says a rebound is coming. 'The COVID drop lasted approximately one month, and the market had regained all of its losses by the summer. That's unusual, usually, it takes longer to regain, but the point is that if one looks at like a 40 or 50-year history of the market, something like this is just going to look like a tiny blip,' Andrew said. Andrews added that right now a change that could be made is buying stocks at a lower price. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-03-2025
- Business
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Federal budget plans could impact student aid and loan servicing
(WTAJ)– Student loan borrowers could see their payments increase under federal budget plans currently being discussed by House Republicans. While no changes have been set in stone yet, the student loan forgiveness that the Biden administration seems to be firmly a thing of the past. The director of student financial planning at Juniata College, Tracie Patrick, said that some students have expressed concerns about their financial aid packages as well, but that it's still too early to tell. 'The change that's been coming is changing by the day,' Patrick said. 'I wouldn't get too excited just yet.' Non-profit cancer organization expands further into Central PA One program that is seen as a likely cut is the Biden-era SAVE plans for student loan repayment, which dropped some borrowers' payments down to as low as zero dollars a month. That was blocked by a court of appeals in February. Also in question is if there will be any changes to direct student aid, which could impact students already in college. 'I think a lot of students are worried about where the current administration and our current congress is going with student federal aid,' Patrick said. 'They're wondering if they are not going to have the opportunities that several students have had in the past with grants and the federal direct student loans.' Patrick said that it is important to stay in contact with your student loan servicer so that you are aware of any changes that could be coming to your payment plan. The Department of Education took down the online application portal for Income Driven Repayment Plans earlier this year. IDR plans allow borrowers to make payments based on a formula that is applied to their income. They also removed the application for federal direct consolidation loans. No official ruling or announcement has been made yet, making it difficult for anyone to understand, especially for families with high school students trying to determine how to finance their higher education. 'They're not sure what their bottom-line price is going to be until they get that financial aid package from the college, which I don't know when that's going to be this year,' Counseling Coordinator for State College High School Beth Burnham said. 'I know a lot of them said they were going to try to get them out by March. I'm hoping by April because May 1 is the deadline to tell the college if you are coming or not.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
