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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center welcomes medical director, radiation oncologist

UPMC welcomes Brett Lewis, M.D., medical director and radiation oncologist, to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center team in Williamsport. “Dr. Lewis brings the depth of leadership and clinical expertise that is essential to advancing radiation oncology services for patients in north central ...

UPMC welcomes physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors to Williamsport

UPMC welcomes Kenia Maldonado Vergara, M.D., and Patrick Roman, M.D., to UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, 700 High St., 5th Floor, Williamsport. Dr. Kenia Maldonado Vergara earned her medical degree from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador. She completed a ...

New research: AI adoption by health systems is outpacing governance, infrastructure and strategy

PITTSBURGH — Health systems and hospitals are widely adopting AI solutions in administrative and clinical workflows, but there are significant gaps in strategy, validation, testing environments and success measurement, according to a new report from the Center for Connected Medicine at UPMC and KLAS Research. The report examines how health systems are adopting and governing AI and is based on a survey of more than two dozen health system leaders. The research reveals that while AI adoption has accelerated rapidly across the industry, many organizations are still working to establish ...

Miele Group hosts free Community Health Fair in Muncy

MUNCY — The Miele Group will host a free Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, at its headquarters at 66 Mall Parkway, Muncy. Open to the public, the event will connect individuals and families with local organizations and professionals dedicated to improving ...

UPMC expert: Staying healthy during summer travel

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for travel. Whether heading to the beach, visiting family, camping, taking a cruise, or traveling internationally, a little planning can help prevent common illnesses that can quickly derail a trip. While many travel-related illnesses are mild, some ...

UPMC Williamsport unveils expanded cardiac rehabilitation space

A program that helps heart patients rebuild both strength and confidence now has a space designed to match its impact. UPMC Williamsport recently celebrated the completion of a major renovation and expansion of its Cardiac Rehabilitation gym with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ...