Inland health care providers have been urged to quickly sign up eligible children in the state's health care program for low-income children before it caps enrollment for the first time in its 10-year history.

ATHENS — Dr. Michael Langworthy, an orthopedic surgeon with Battle Creek Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, will speak on July 25 about cartilage damage and arthritis at a Senior Health and Services Fair in Athens Township Hall, 130 E. Burr Oak St.

New findings show that women face discrimination in health insurance. Women are being charged more for health policies than men, even when both are the same age and receive identical coverage. Major insurers, such as Humana, Aetna, UnitedHealth and Anthem

Each year, thousands of children become ill from diseases that could have been prevented by basic childhood immunizations. In recognition of National Infant Immunization Week, which is April 19 to 26, the state health department is highlighting the import

Flu season has not started yet, but it is just around the corner. That's why it is so important for people to take preventive action, said Holly Cookerly, Community Health Services coordinator for Gettysburg Hospital.