When an injury, illness, or medical procedure disrupts daily life, rehabilitation becomes one of the most important steps toward recovery. Yet many people are unsure which type of therapy they need or what each one actually does. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy ...

When Lauren Kaziska first walked through the doors of UPMC Cole in July 2020, she wasn’t preparing breathing treatments or managing ventilators. She was carrying cleaning supplies. It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Lauren had just started as an environmental services (EVS) ...

When most people think about their health, their colon is not usually top of mind. However, colon health plays a major role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about why taking care of your colon ...

Patti Jackson-Gehris, market president, UPMC North Central Pa., recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where she joined other rural health leaders and advocacy groups along with the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania to meet with federal lawmakers — including U.S. Rep. ...

Emily Shelley, BSN, UPMC Muncy, and Christy Cooney, BSN, UPMC Williamsport, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Emily was nominated by a patient who shared: “Emily made me feel heard and she made sure I was comfortable. She was so ...

JayAnne Hall, patient care technician, UPMC Williamsport; Sue Minotti, supply specialist, Hospital Operations, UPMC Muncy; Shane Allen, support technician, Surgical Services, UPMC Williamsport; and Astacia Tyler, CNA, Muncy Place, were recently recognized with the BEE Award for their ...