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UPMC expands access with mobile health center serving rural northern communities

WELLSBORO — UPMC unveiled its new Mobile Health Center, a cutting-edge clinic on wheels, designed to bring high-quality health care directly to rural communities across northcentral Pennsylvania. This innovative initiative ensures that individuals facing transportation barriers, or other social determinants of health, receive the care they need without compromise. “This is more than a vehicle — it is a lifeline to those who may not have access to preventative screenings, vaccinations, or health education,” said Kari Kurtz, director, Community Outreach, UPMC in North Central ...

UPMC support staff honored with BEE awards

Mitra Debloois, CNA, Muncy Place, part of UPMC Senior Communities in North Central Pa., Theresa Smith, food service host, UPMC Muncy, and Tiffny Mitchell, patient care technician, ICU, UPMC Williamsport, were recently recognized with the BEE Award for their outstanding support of nursing ...

UPMC expert: Understanding winter blues, SAD and depression

Everyone has off days. Maybe you feel reluctant to get out of bed because it’s still dark out, or you turn down invitations you’d usually accept. You might find yourself endlessly flipping through TV channels because it’s too cold to enjoy the outdoors. But are these just winter ...

Working Well: Simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety

NEW YORK — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise. The practice sets the tone for the meeting, and helps his ...

UPMC expert: Don’t let a fall sideline your holiday plan

As the holiday season approaches, you probably have a lot on your to-do list — holiday parties and gatherings, shopping for gifts, and vacations — and all that hustle and bustle, good and bad, could come to a screeching stop by a fall injury. When you’re younger, falling may be nothing ...