This year’s celebration of Father’s Day across UPMC Magee-Womens maternity care units in north central Pa. was a home run. Dads received baseballs donated by Little League® International sporting their babies’ footprints in addition to UPMC branded caps to commemorate the occasion. ...
LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital recently introduced a new way to support its commitment to the community with the Ambassador Challenge. The challenge, which ran throughout May, raised over $153,000 to support the Evangelical Care Fund, according to a recent press release. The ...
When it comes to health and wellness, there is one stereotype in particular that men seem to face more than women. It is the reluctancy to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider when a health concern arises. There can be an even higher level of hesitancy or avoidance when the ...
Two UPMC in North Central Pa. hospitals have received American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines—Stroke quality achievement awards, according to a recent press release. UPMC Williamsport received GoldPlus recognition and UPMC Lock Haven received SilverPlus. The awards ...
Susquehanna Health Foundation recently recognized two extraordinary donors, Hani J. Tuffaha, M.D., and Robert P. Crockett, during the Seventh Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards, according to a recent press release. Tuffaha and Crockett were awarded both for their financial contributions to ...
If you are heading outside this summer, it is imperative to take precautions to protect your body. In addition to sunscreen and other safety measures, consider using insect repellent. It will help you avoid not only pesky mosquitoes, but also harmful tick bites that have the ability to ...