David Bruce
Health Reporter and Consumer Columnist at Erie Times-News
I am the health reporter and consumer columnist for the Erie Times-News and @goerie. RTs do not imply an endorsement.
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1 day ago |
goerie.com | David Bruce
The building was deemed structurally sound after inspection, and services have resumed. The helipad, located on the Hardner Building's roof, was temporarily unavailable, diverting flights to other hospitals. Medical helicopter flights to Saint Vincent Hospital and patient appointments at the Hardner Building have resumed after a car crashed into the medical office building April 22.
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1 day ago |
goerie.com | David Bruce
The Erie-Meadville metro area also dropped in national rankings for clean air. Neighboring counties, including Ashtabula and Chautauqua, experienced similar declines in air quality grades. Erie County is no longer an honor student when it comes to the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air Report. The county earned a C in the association's 2024 report, published April 23, for both 24-hour particle (soot) and ozone pollution (smog).
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2 days ago |
goerie.com | David Bruce
The driver was hospitalized in stable condition, and the building was evacuated as a precaution. A structural engineer will inspect the building before it reopens to patients and staff. Saint Vincent Hospital evacuated one of its medical office buildings April 22 after a valet drove a car into the building. The accident occurred in the early afternoon at the Hardner Building, 2315 Myrtle St., Saint Vincent officials said in a statement.
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2 days ago |
goerie.com | David Bruce
A free MMR vaccination clinic was held on April 22, with more planned throughout the county. One dose of the MMR vaccine is 93% effective against measles, while two doses offer 97% protection. Erie County health officials said they believe a recent measles outbreak that has infected eight people might be contained. They are the first reported measles cases among county residents since 1991 and are part of a nationwide outbreak that has infected more than 800 people in 24 states so far in 2025.
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2 days ago |
goerie.com | David Bruce
Mike Getz coaches runners of all levels, focusing on helping them achieve their goals and improve their performance. Getz utilizes technology to track runners' progress and provides both technical and emotional support. A Day in the Life is a monthly series in which we highlight some of the area's more interesting jobs and how these people interact with the community. Mike Getz was looking for a running coach to help him train more effectively for marathons and ultramarathons.
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