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New emergency medicine doctor welcomed to Evangelical Community Hospital

LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital recently announced the latest edition to its medical staff, Michael Briskey, MD, an emergency medicine physician. Briskey has joined the team as of this month, according to the press release. As an emergency physician, Briskey specializes in ...

UPMC and Little League® International celebrate Father’s Day newborns

This year’s celebration of Father’s Day across UPMC Magee-Womens maternity care units in north central Pa. was a home run. Dads received baseballs donated by Little League® International sporting their babies’ footprints in addition to UPMC branded caps to commemorate the occasion. ...

UPMC physician: Importance of men’s urologic health

When it comes to health and wellness, there is one stereotype in particular that men seem to face more than women. It is the reluctancy to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider when a health concern arises. There can be an even higher level of hesitancy or avoidance when the ...

UPMC Williamsport, Lock Haven recognized for high-quality stroke care

Two UPMC in North Central Pa. hospitals have received American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines—Stroke quality achievement awards, according to a recent press release. UPMC Williamsport received GoldPlus recognition and UPMC Lock Haven received SilverPlus. The awards ...