A Williamsport mother of five shares how persistence and the right specialist helped her find relief from seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. After years of recurring pain and unexplained symptoms, Danita Evans says she is back to walking “thousands” of steps and is planning to ...
MUNCY — UPMC Muncy has donated six emergency response backpacks to support the safety and preparedness of cadets participating in the Pennsylvania State Police Law & Leadership Academy. Each emergency response backpack donated includes essential medical and first-response supplies, such as ...
When Jim Lakatos, of Cogan Station, looks back on the night his life changed, the details remain unclear. “I don’t remember much,” he said. “I live alone. I was cooking dinner, and all of a sudden, I passed out. That’s all I remember.” Lakatos, an electrical engineer for more than 40 years, had long been used to living independently. But when he didn’t show up for work the next day, his co-workers grew concerned. Their decision to call 911 may have saved his life. Emergency responders transported Lakatos to UPMC Williamsport, where providers determined he had suffered ...
Newborns at The Birthplace at UPMC Williamsport, a UPMC Magee-Womens facility, buzzed with cuteness, highlighting the joy of welcoming bee-utiful new beginnings and honoring moms this Mother’s Day season. The babies received special UPMC Magee-Womens onesies and handcrafted bee hats, crocheted by volunteers as part of the “Sweet as Can Bee” celebration. Staff also got to participate with matching T-shirts. The initiative is part of a systemwide Mother’s Day celebration across UPMC Magee-Womens locations. To learn more about UPMC Magee-Womens services, go to ...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and melanoma is its most dangerous form. The good news is that most skin cancers are highly treatable when found early, and many cases are preventable. Skin Cancer Awareness and Melanoma Awareness months are a good reminder to check ...
UPMC Williamsport recognized National Donate Life Month with its annual Donate Life flag-raising ceremony, honoring organ and tissue donors and recognizing the lives saved through the gift of donation. The ceremony opened with welcoming remarks from Heidi Weeder, BSN, senior clinician, ICU, ...
