Ali Lanyon
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Harrisburg, PA, United States
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Healthy Living: Dry skin in cold weather
(WHTM) — If you’re experiencing dry skin this winter, you’re not alone. It happens to many of us. Dr. Amy Kassouf, a dermatologist with the Cleveland Clinic, explained why this can happen. “As you may notice, when the temperature drops the humidity drops, and our furnaces turn on and all of those things take moisture […] → Read More
Mommy Minute: What is infant survival swimming?
Madeline Klinger camps by the river all summer long. This year, her 10-month-old daughter, Lydia, will be with her. Which is why Klinger enrolled her baby girl in swim lessons. “I think it’s a great skill to have just in case,” she said. “It gives you peace of mind as a parent that if anything […] → Read More
Mommy Minute: Adaptive field hockey team scores big
On Sundays, the gym at South Hanover Elementary fills with athletes of all ages and abilities. They’re the PA Revolution’s All-Starz; one of the only adaptive field hockey teams in the entire country. It’s a relatively new program, ensuring that these athletes get the chance to take a swing at the very popular sport in […] → Read More
Healthy Living: Winter Blues
(WHTM) — With shorter days and spending more time indoors, it’s easy to experience dreaded winter blues. “This is very normal for a lot of people. I speak for myself, in the wintertime it’s just a lot harder. It’s dark when you get up. It’s dark when you leave work. So, you have less sunlight, […] → Read More
Mommy Minute: 100+ kids waiting for mentors
Julie Webb knew she wanted to volunteer to be a “big sister” and mentor. But as a working mom of two, she was afraid to commit. “I wasn’t sure I’d have enough time to do it outside of work,” she said. “So when we were launching the Beyond School Walls program, I thought this would […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: COVID increases, flu cases down
(WHTM) — The CVS MinuteClinic in York is seeing viral upper respiratory infections, COVID, and flu. Flu cases were down slightly this week. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing strep throat, COVID, and a viral stomach bug. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports a slight increase in COVID cases […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: COVID, flu, strep, stomach bug
(WHTM) — This week, the providers of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are continuing to see cases of flu, COVID-19, and upper respiratory infections. They are also seeing a viral stomach bug. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing the flu, RSV, COVID, and a stomach bug. This week, […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: Flu, strep, COVID, croup
(WHTM) — WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing influenza A and COVID-19. The CVS MinuteClinic in York reports a lot of strep throat this week. They’re also seeing COVID, the flu, and a few cases of pink eye. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports a lot of influenza A […] → Read More
Mommy Minute: How to limit screen time
(WHTM) — Between cellphones, tablets, and TVs – it’s no doubt kids are getting more screen time. But how does too much screen time impact a child’s health, and what steps can parents take to cut back on it? “I think it can have a physical impact in a lot of different ways. If kids […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: Flu, COVID, strep throat, RSV
(WHTM) — The CVS MinuteClinic in York reports flu, strep throat, and fewer cases of COVID. Several patients were also diagnosed with secondary sinus and ear infections. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate report the flu, COVID, strep throat, and other viral upper respiratory illnesses. Pediatricians at Penn State Health are seeing a spike […] → Read More
Pennsylvania college student lands role in Netflix thriller
(WHTM) — Izayah Bojanac of Lower Paxton Township is a senior at Westminster College in western Pennsylvania. Last year, his campus was turned into a movie set for the Netflix thriller “The Pale Blue Eye.” It’s a murder mystery set on the campus of West Point Military Academy in the 1800s. “It was the old […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: Flu, COVID, croup, strep throat
(WHTM) — WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing the flu, non-flu upper respiratory illnesses and colds that are causing wheezing, and croup. The CVS MinuteClinic in York is seeing flu, COVID, viral upper respiratory infections, and strep throat. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports a lot of flu this […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: Flu, RSV, COVID, croup, strep
(WHTM) — The providers of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove continue to see flu, RSV, and COVID. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing flu, RSV, and strep throat. The CVS MinuteClinic in York is seeing COVID, flu, and bacterial pink eye. Pediatricians at Penn State Health have seen […] → Read More
Mommy Minute: How to treat a cold at home
(WHTM) — If you’re suffering from a cold, you may be desperate to try different remedies in hopes of feeling better. Neha Vyas, MD, family medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic, shares which ones are best to follow when recovering at home. “Drink lots of fluids, non-caffeinated beverages are the best. So remember broth, whatever kind […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: Flu, RSV, COVID, stomach bug
(WHTM) — WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing upper respiratory illnesses, flu, RSV, and wheezing. This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing an uptick in cases of the flu. They are continuing to see a high volume of other respiratory viruses, including RSV and COVID. They are also […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: COVID, RSV, flu, strep throat
(WHTM) — This week, the providers of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove continue to see cases of RSV, flu, and COVID-19. Pediatricians at Penn State Health are continuing to see a lot of viral illnesses. They are seeing a lot of cases of the flu, COVID, and RSV. They are also […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: RSV, flu, COVID, strep throat
RSV, flu, COVID, strep throat -- here's what's going around the Midstate this week. → Read More
Mommy Minute: Hot holiday toys for 2022
(WHTM) — The Nintendo Switch continues its reign of popularity, and one game is particularly hot this holiday season. “This year it’s the Nintendo Switch sports game,” said Charlene DeLoach, contributing editor of the Toy Insider. “I love it because it really lets kids get up and moving, it gets them playing when it’s cold […] → Read More
York baker, 12, returns to Food Network competition
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — A young local baker is getting a chance for some sweet redemption. Caroline Gross, 12, of York went back to the Food Network kitchen to compete in an upcoming holiday special. “I was so excited,” she said. “We were sitting watching TV one night and got a call from them and […] → Read More
What’s Going Around: RSV, COVID, flu, strep throat
(WHTM) — This week, the providers of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove continue to see many cases of RSV, flu, and COVID-19. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing asthma exacerbations and viral upper respiratory illnesses, including some severe cases of RSV. Pediatricians at Penn State Health continue to […] → Read More