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UPMC Williamsport named U.S. News & World Report 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital

WILLIAMSPORT — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named The Birthplace at UPMC Williamsport, part of the UPMC Magee-Womens network, as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital. This designation recognizes hospitals offering essential maternity services to underserved communities and is also part of the U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings. These ratings are intended to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their prenatal care providers, in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity ...

Are cold hands and feet a circulation issue? UPMC expert weighs in

As temperatures drop, many people notice their hands and feet feel colder than the rest of their body. For some, this is just a normal response to winter weather. But for others, it raises a common question: “Are cold hands and feet a sign of poor circulation?” The answer depends on what ...

Hearing aids, the holiday and New Year tidbits

I am constantly making lists of topics that I want to write about in this, my monthly column on hearing health care. Some of those topics stay in my idea file because they are too short to write a full-length article. I decided for this December to write about many small topics and clean out my file of ideas and give you some holiday and New Year’s tidbits. First, it has been my annual custom this month to tell you not to buy hearing aids for anyone at Christmas! Getting hearing help is deeply personal and the patient must be ready. Offer your help to get them to an appointment if ...

Geisinger receives $40,000 grant to upgrade LifeFlight equipment in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT — The Geisinger Health Foundation has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) to fund upgrades to Geisinger’s Life Flight equipment serving the Williamsport area and surrounding communities. The funding will support the purchase of updated, advanced medical and safety equipment for Life Flight’s critical care transport operations which will enhance the life-saving capabilities of the program and make sure patients in northcentral Pennsylvania continue to receive the highest level of emergency air transport ...

Drive For A Cause benefits breast health services at UPMC

WILLIAMSPORT — Throughout October, car dealerships across north central Pa. partnered with Susquehanna Health Foundation for the annual Drive For A Cause campaign in recognition of Breast Health Awareness Month. Participating dealerships contributed $25 for every vehicle sold to ...