LOCK HAVEN — On April 21, 2023, UPMC made a progressive decision to embrace a new innovative care model converting UPMC Lock Haven into the Commonwealth’s only Outpatient Emergency Department sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. One year later, the new model is thriving and ...
DANVILLE — During the first two weeks of April, several Geisinger hospitals held flag-raising events to promote awareness of the importance of organ donation. “We’ve been able to provide hundreds of patients with second chances through liver and kidney transplants thanks to living and ...
Spring is here. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and the birds are singing. The cold, inclement weather we’re used to in the winter causes many of us to decrease our activity and stay indoors. Though this sounds cozy and is a better choice than walking on slippery surfaces and chancing a fall, inactivity can lead to aches and pains and pain in our lower limbs and feet. The decreased activity causes our muscles to weaken which can increase our risk of foot and ankle injuries, especially as we head back outside and increase our activity levels. As we transition from ...
WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC in North Central Pa. is buzzing with good news as five employees earned the inaugural BEE Award for the first quarter of 2024. The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide ...
The official start of spring is here — and with that comes the dreaded allergy season. A little more than a quarter of adults in the United States have these seasonal allergies according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) and can relate to how pesky the symptoms can ...
Currently more than 92,000 people are waiting for a kidney donation. Choosing to donate a kidney is a selfless act and a big decision. Before you make the choice, it’s good to gather as much information as possible. Wondering what questions to ask? Start with these. 1. How can I get started with donating a kidney? Wondering how to donate a kidney? Before you can donate, your care team needs to run tests to check whether you’re healthy enough. If you want to donate to someone in particular, you’ll start with blood tests to see if you and the person you plan to give to are a ...
