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4 reasons to get your flu shot this year

We’ve all learned a lot about how to stop the spread of germs and viruses. In fact, physical distancing and handwashing also helped reduce flu cases over the past few years. But the best weapon in our flu-fighting arsenal is still the flu shot. It’s easy to get, protects those around you — and it’s usually at no cost to you. There are a variety of ways to protect yourself from the flu, but getting your flu shot remains the best protection. Getting a flu shot is fast, easy and effective. So, who needs one, and where can you get yours? Chances are that the flu shot is for ...

UPMC to host graduate nurse open interview day

UPMC Talent Acquisition is hosting open interview sessions for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses graduating in 2024 or Spring 2025 on Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, in the Walnut Conference Room, UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St. This event will feature a tour of the hospital, interviews, job shadowing, meetings with hiring managers, and possible same-day employment offers. To attend an interview session, you must RSVP by searching “Graduate Nurse Open Interview Day” at careers.UPMC.com/events.

Geisinger’s MyCode Community Health Initiative enrolls 350K participants

DANVILLE — Geisinger’s MyCode Community Health Initiative has enrolled 350,000 participants, reaching a major milestone for the program. With paired DNA sequence and health data currently available for nearly 230,000 of these participants, MyCode is the largest health care system-based study of its kind in the United States. MyCode was one of the first programs to return clinically actionable genetic results to patientparticipants through its Genomic Screening and Counseling (GSC) program. To date, more than 5,000 participants at increased risk for potentially ...

UPMC expert: Supporting a loved one with cancer

If someone you care about has cancer or another potentially life-threatening diagnosis, you may struggle with what to do. Amid feelings of sadness, disappointment, and even anger, there’s also a desire to say and do the right things to bring comfort and hope to your loved one. As the ...