Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Montoursville receives national accreditation

September 7, 2024

Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy–Montoursville was recently accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for demonstrating an ongoing commitment to high-quality care and patient safety. Becoming accredited means Geisinger Montoursville met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by the AAAHC. Over 6,600 ambulatory health locations nationwide have received this status. “This accreditation is a testament to the commitment and passion our team at Geisinger Endoscopy Montoursville has to our patients and ...

UPMC Williamsport earns trauma center reaccreditation

August 31, 2024

UPMC Williamsport has once again achieved Level II Trauma Center accreditation by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF). This accreditation goes into effect Oct. 1. “Since our Level II Trauma Center designation in 2021, our care teams have been instrumental in saving thousands ...

‘We need help’: Health insurance providers to fund street doctors and clinics to serve LA’s homeless population

August 31, 2024

LOS ANGELES — A public agency and private health insurance provider are teaming up to build a system of street doctors and clinics that will provide medical care to Los Angeles’ homeless population, including routine preventive medicine, officials announced Wednesday. The goal is for ...

UPMC opens new Player Wellness Center for Little Leaguers

August 24, 2024

An unfortunate side of sports can be injuries, but thanks to the Player Wellness Center, help is not far away. Designed as an on-site medical clinic, the Player Wellness Center is available 24/7 to the players, coaches and managers during their time in Williamsport, said Nicole Judge, PhD, ...

Susquehanna Regional EMS donates medical bag to Tiadaghton Forest Firefighters Association

August 24, 2024

The Tiadaghton Forest Firefighters Association (TFFA) recently received an emergency medical bag from Susquehanna Regional EMS (SREMS), UPMC in North Central Pa.’s prehospital team. “This organization is a fully self-funded nonprofit that responds to wildfires across the Commonwealth,” ...

UPMC nurse’s ‘thoughtful’ initiative brightens back-to-school season for kids

August 17, 2024

With the help of a few colleagues, volunteers, and donors of Susquehanna Health Foundation, Demaree Koehler, RN, UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency, made the idea of donating back-to-school supplies a reality. During the month of August, every patient aged five- to 12-years-old ...