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UPMC Muncy Place Receives Masks from United Way
As part of an ongoing partnership supporting the health of communities across the region, the Lycoming County United Way recently donated 500 facemasks to UPMC Muncy Place.

UPMC Doctor: Pain Relief Possible Without Opioids
While prescription opioid medication can play an important role in helping manage acute or short-term pain or pain associated with diseases such as cancer, these drugs were never intended to routinely treat chronic or long-term pain.

UPMC, West Branch Drug and Alcohol Partner for Free Narcan Distribution Event
UPMC and West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission will be offering a drive-thru Narcan distribution event at UPMC Williamsport, 700 High St., on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Welcomes New Oncologist in Williamsport
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center welcomes Saul Arber, MD, radiation oncologist, to the provider team in Williamsport.

Ask UPMC: When Are Antibiotics Safe for Children?
As parents, we hate to see our children sick. It can be a challenge to know when they may need a little help to fight a sickness and when they manage on their own.

Why Well-Child Visits Matter More Than You Might Think
Taking your baby to see a doctor is important when your little one is sick. But going to regular well-child visits is just as important.

UPMC Doctor: The Mind-Gut Connection
We’ve all been there. That uneasy feeling you get deep in the pit of your stomach. Stress and anxiety may be to blame for this feeling you can’t explain. It’s a what is referred to as the mind-gut connection and it may affect your health.

UPMC Continues Charitable Commitment to City of Williamsport
Leaders from UPMC Williamsport and officials from the City of Williamsport recently signed a three-year community contribution agreement valued at $867,000 in recognition of UPMC’s charitable status and community investment.

UPMC Physician Toasts to Your Health in 2021
Many of us started 2020 with resolutions and looking forward to the year ahead. Well, 2020 just wasn’t what we thought it would be. After a year of uncertainty and stress, it is time to focus on the positives and plan for a healthy and happy year.

UPMC Welcomes New Internal Medicine Physician
UPMC welcomes Shivraj Goyal, MD, to the care team at UPMC’s Emporium Health Center.

UPMC Lock Haven Frontline Workers Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
In a historic moment that many hope will mark the “beginning of the end” of the pandemic, UPMC vaccinated several front-line health care workers from UPMC Lock Haven with the first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine today.

UPMC Wellsboro Frontline Workers Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
In a historic moment that many hope will mark the “beginning of the end” of the pandemic, UPMC Wellsboro vaccinated several front-line health care workers with the first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine today.