Local lawmakers got an up-close look at the importance of home health care, the shortages that have plagued the industry for years and the efforts BAYADA is putting forward to close that gap during a recent visit to its Third Street location. “The purpose of bringing you here today is ...
In celebration of National Quilting Day, the Clinton Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild donated a handcrafted baby quilt to the first newborn delivered on the holiday at UPMC Magee‑Womens Birthplace in Williamsport. The quilt, featuring an elephant motif, was created by guild member Cathy ...
When an injury, illness, or medical procedure disrupts daily life, rehabilitation becomes one of the most important steps toward recovery. Yet many people are unsure which type of therapy they need or what each one actually does. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy ...
When Lauren Kaziska first walked through the doors of UPMC Cole in July 2020, she wasn’t preparing breathing treatments or managing ventilators. She was carrying cleaning supplies. It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Lauren had just started as an environmental services (EVS) ...
When most people think about their health, their colon is not usually top of mind. However, colon health plays a major role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about why taking care of your colon ...
Patti Jackson-Gehris, market president, UPMC North Central Pa., recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where she joined other rural health leaders and advocacy groups along with the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania to meet with federal lawmakers — including U.S. Rep. ...
