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UPMC Muncy donates emergency response backpacks to state police

MUNCY — UPMC Muncy has donated six emergency response backpacks to support the safety and preparedness of cadets participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Law & Leadership Academy. Each emergency response backpack donated includes essential medical and first-response supplies, such ...

UPMC outpatient rehab team helps stroke patient reclaim independence

When Jim Lakatos, of Cogan Station, looks back on the night his life changed, the details remain unclear. “I don’t remember much,” he said. “I live alone. I was cooking dinner, and all of a sudden, I passed out. That’s all I remember.” Lakatos, an electrical engineer for more ...

UPMC abuzz with joy for Mother’s Day

Newborns at The Birthplace at UPMC Williamsport, a UPMC Magee-Womens facility, buzzed with cuteness, highlighting the joy of welcoming bee-utiful new beginnings and honoring moms this Mother’s Day season. The babies received special UPMC Magee-Womens onesies and handcrafted bee hats, ...

UPMC dermatologist: What to look for and how to protect your skin

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its most dangerous form. The good news is that most skin cancers are highly treatable when found early, and many cases are preventable. Skin Cancer Awareness and Melanoma Awareness months are a good reminder to check ...

UPMC celebrates Donate Life Month with annual flag-raising ceremony

UPMC Williamsport recognized National Donate Life Month with its annual Donate Life flag-raising ceremony, honoring organ and tissue donors and recognizing the lives saved through the gift of donation. The ceremony opened with welcoming remarks from Heidi Weeder, BSN, senior clinician, ICU, ...

Lawmakers get firsthand look at importance, challenges of home health care

Local lawmakers got an up-close look at the importance of home health care, the shortages that have plagued the industry for years and the efforts BAYADA is putting forward to close that gap during a recent visit to its Third Street location. “The purpose of bringing you here today is to ...