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UPMC pediatrician: Keeping up with immunizations

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is getting back in the swing of things with school starting. Your child might be due for a check-up at the doctor’s office as well. This annual check-up is a great way to check in and see how your child’s health is developing. Usual topics of ...

UPMC Haven Place recognizes nurses with DAISY awards

LOCK HAVEN — Janet Johnson and Denise June, both LPNs at Haven Place, a part of UPMC Senior Communities, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Johnson was nominated by a co-worker who shared: “Janet takes compassion, empathy, critical ...

Award-winning speaker to talk mental health at Community Arts Center

After surviving a desperate attempt on his own life, Kevin Hines now lives to help others do the same. Hines is a mental health advocate, award-winning global speaker, bestselling author and documentary filmmaker “who reaches audiences with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong ...

37th annual Evangelical Golf Classic raises funds for lifesaving services

LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital hosted its 37th Golf Classic on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Bucknell Golf Club, Lewisburg. The event was a great success with 204 golfers raising over $54,000 for Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS). Trevor Reid from Cornerstone ...

UPMC in North Central Pa. recognized in statewide organ donation challenge

UPMC in North Central Pa. is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eyes, and tissue donation. UPMC hospitals and clinics in north central Pa. were named among the three top-performing health systems for eastern Pennsylvania in The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2023 Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge. UPMC in North Central Pa. includes UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Williamsport. UPMC Williamsport was also recognized as a Gift of Life Donor Program Top-Performing Hospital and UPMC ...

GMC Muncy designated Advanced Primary Stroke Center

MUNCY — Geisinger Medical Center Muncy, which includes a dedicated stroke unit, has been recognized for providing stroke patients in Lycoming and Clinton counties with the level of care necessary to achieve longterm successful outcomes. The hospital recently attained Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification by The Joint Commission. Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital also received its re-certification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. “Designation as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center recognizes the outstanding level of care available for people in Lycoming and Clinton ...