The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference and support their communities, especially as natural disasters strike at an increasing frequency across the nation. “We’re seeing both the frequency and intensity of disasters increase ...
For Fozzie the dachshund, it didn’t look like it was going to be a merry Christmas last month. His owner was being admitted to the hospital experiencing heart problems, and with everything happening so quickly, there was a big question about who would be available to take care of Fozzie ...
Across the country, several major drugstores have announced pharmacy closures, leading to longer trips for many to pick up prescriptions. If you find yourself in one of these so-called “pharmacy deserts,” don’t worry. There are several ways to make managing your prescriptions easier. What are pharmacy deserts? A “pharmacy desert” is a community without convenient, easy access to a local pharmacy. Rural counties are often classified as pharmacy deserts. If you live in a rural area, getting to the drugstore to pick up prescriptions could be quite a drive. But even urban areas ...
LOCK HAVEN — Kelly Nihart, LPN, Haven Place, a part of UPMC Senior Communities, was nominated by a co-worker who shared: “I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly for about a year now. Kelly continuously goes above and beyond her daily duties to ensure the residents of Haven Place ...
Kiera Robinson, RN, BSN, was recently presented the DAISY Award at Evangelical Community Hospital. The award is presented to a deserving nurse who exemplifies clinical expertise and compassionate care and is recognized as a role model in the nursing community. Robinson was nominated for the award by brothers, John and Jay Gordon, for the care provided to their mother, Joan, in her final day of life. Robinson was presented the award surrounded by her fellow coworkers, hospital and nursing leadership, her family, and the family who nominated her for the award. In the nomination, ...
The first gifts of the holiday season have begun to arrive at UPMC Magee-Womens facilities in North Central Pa., and this year, we’re celebrating in the theme of “The Polar Express.” Babies and their families received crocheted pajama nightcaps, handmade and donated by UPMC ...
