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Beginning today, April 13, Pennsylvania moves to Phase 2 vaccination. This means everyone 18 and older (or 16 and older if receiving the Pfizer vaccine) is now eligible to be vaccinated. You can schedule your vaccination at Keystone (18+) here: https://keystonehealth.org/general-public-covid-vaccinatio/

Did you know your brain can be affected by the foods you eat? Learn more here: https://www.heart.org//12/09/the-best-foods-for-brain-heal

One in four Pennsylvania high school students report using an e-cigarette, or vaping, in the past month. Many kids and their parents falsely believe vaping is safe. Join the American Heart Association, WellSpan Health and local advocates for a virtual community conversation about this epidemic on Tuesday, April 27th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thank you to the children from local schools and programs who took time to make cards for our healthcare heroes at Keystone! They brought smiles to our hard-working staff members and are even displayed at some of our practices.

April is Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism has ballooned from 1 in 150 births in 2000 to 1 in 54 in 2020. While there is a lot of debate to what is causing such a dramatic increase, there is no question the impact autism is having on our families, schools and community. Joel Desotelle, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist and program director of Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center in Chambersburg, sheds light on the often-misunderstood subject of autism in today’s article. https://keystonehealth.org//what-is-autism-supporting-aut/

Keystone Health became aware this morning (April 13) that the FDA and CDC are investigating a potential link between the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Covid-19 vaccine and a rare, but serious blood clot. Out of an abundance of caution, the Pennsylvania Department of Health asked its vaccine providers, including Keystone, to immediately cease using this vaccine for at least one week, or until further notice. Keystone is fully complying with the DOH request to discontinue the J...Continue reading

This recipe for pressure cooker apple pie steel cut oatmeal is a quick and easy breakfast for busy families who still want a healthy, nutritious start to the day! https://www.tasteofhome.com//pressure-cooker-apple-pie-st/

COVID-19 TESTING: The first and third Saturday of each month, from 8 am- noon. Located at 51 S. Main St., Chambersburg. No appointment is needed, and there is no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. Please share!

Is someone in your house sick? Here are some cleaning tips to keep the rest of the household healthy: https://www.cdc.gov//prevent-g/disinfecting-your-home.html

Check out this great event to support The Gleaning Project! https://drive.google.com//1-7KHUHgzZGcXZ4q-v8lP9NMMJa/view

Did you know that Insurance Open Enrollment has been extended? Keystone's Navigators can assist you with getting yourself or your family the coverage you need. Call 717-709-7969 to make an appointment. (We also have Spanish-speaking Navigators!)

Keystone's President and CEO, Joanne Cochran, met with Secretary Russell Redding today to discuss efforts in keeping our agricultural workers healthy and safe. Thank you, Secretary Redding, for meeting with us, and thank you to all agricultural and farm workers for your hard work in supplying our communities with food.

! We are looking for people to help with our COVID-19 vaccination efforts! Paid clinical positions (RN, LPN, MA) and non-clinical positions (registration, greeters, runners). Positions are available immediately. Flexible hours- we have opportunities for as little as 1 day per week or as many days as your schedule allows. Must be at least 18+. To apply, contact [email protected]!

Looking for some easy, cost-effective, yet healthy recipes? Here are 10 you might enjoy: https://www.heart.org//healt/10-under-10-cook-booklet.pdf

Beginning today, April 5, Pennsylvania moves to 1B vaccination. This means the following people are now eligible to receive a COVID vaccine: -People in congregate settings not otherwise specified as long-term care facilities, and persons receiving home and community-based services - First responders -Correctional officers and other workers serving people in congregate care settings not included in Phase 1A ... -Food and agricultural workers -U.S. Postal Service workers -Manufacturing workers -Grocery store workers -Education workers -Clergy and other essential support for houses of worship -Public transit workers -Individuals caring for children or adults in early childhood and adult day programs You can schedule your vaccination at Keystone here: https://keystonehealth.org/general-public-covid-vaccinatio/

At Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center, patients with complex needs are provided with individualized speech, occupational and audiological services. One area within its scope of practice includes the evaluation and treatment of those who may benefit from Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). Greg Hoover, a Speech Language Pathologist at Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center, explains what AAC is, who may benefit and more in today’s blog post: https://keystonehealth.org//alternative-and-augmentative-/