Katrina Thoma may have spent most of her career in a pediatric intensive care unit, but upon becoming involved with Sadler Health Center in Carlisle, it was clear that childhood obesity was a significant issue. That challenge only grew throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve seen a big jump in obesity since the pandemic,” said Thoma, […]
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West Perry School District schedules meeting to address concerns, confusion over proposed Sadler pediatric clinic
An effort that health and school officials hoped would bring better primary and mental health care to children in western Perry County has ended up mired in confusion over what a clinic on a school district campus will provide.
Health clinic at West Perry is faced with tests
West Perry School Board has postponed a decision on a lease agreement with Sadler Health Center for a pediatric health clinic at the school following multiple meetings in which parents, community members, and board members questioned the proposal.
Why delaying your health care visit could be detrimental to your health
According to a study done by the Urban Institute, the pandemic has caused a surge in excess deaths from conditions such as diabetes, dementia, and heart disease.
Over 160 Dickinson Students Receive Booster Shots on Campus
Over 160 Dickinson students and employees received their COVID-19 booster shots before Thanksgiving break from a Sadler Health Center-run clinic in Allison Hall on Nov 16 and 18. The clinic supplied both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters to students, faculty, and staff.