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September 1, 2020 Cancer Screenings Health & Wellness Read Article

Don’t Put Off Essential Cancer Screenings

While scheduling a mammogram or colonoscopy may not be top of mind for you right now, screening tests like these can spot cancer before it causes any symptoms. Usually, the sooner cancer is found, the better the chance it can be treated.

September 1, 2020 Robert Hughes Donation In The News Read Article

UPMC Patient’s Gracious Act Helps Feed Others

Rob Hughes, a long-term patient at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, recently donated to the Susquehanna Health Foundation to support the free lunch program offered to cancer center patients.

August 28, 2020 Fadi Sweiss In The News Read Article

UPMC Welcomes New Neurosurgeon to Williamsport, Lewisburg

UPMC welcomes Fadi Sweiss, MD, neurosurgeon to the neurosciences team in the Susquehanna region.

August 28, 2020 Diagonal Texture In The News Patrick Carey, DO, orthopaedic surgeon and medical director, Sports Medicine,… Read Article

UPMC Surgeon Receives PATS Membership Award

Patrick Carey, DO, orthopaedic surgeon and medical director, Sports Medicine, UPMC in Williamsport, was recognized by the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS) with the Team Physician Honorary Membership Award.

August 27, 2020 Pregnancy Expectations Health & Wellness Read Article

Setting Expectations for a Healthy Pregnancy

Being aware of the ways that your growing baby is affecting your body will help you better prepare yourself for the changes as they happen and set expectations for provider visits and tests.

August 21, 2020 Dr Pytel In The News Read Article

UPMC Names New Occupational Health Medical Director

UPMC welcomes Nicholas Pytel, MD, MPH, as the new medical director for Occupational Health services in the Susquehanna region.

August 18, 2020 Occupational Therapy Health & Wellness Read Article

Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy? Seeking the Right Care

Occupational therapy and physical therapy are commonly confused with each other. It's important to know the similarities and the differences between the specialties and how they support your recovery plan.

August 11, 2020 UPMC Cole Dental Program In The News Read Article

UPMC Cole Wins Achievement Award

UPMC Cole earned an Achievement Award from The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for its outstanding effort to improve health care in the communities it serves.

August 11, 2020 Caregiver Support Health & Wellness Read Article

Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Caring for a loved one that needs extra support can be mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. The stress of having to manage someone else’s life or the excessive compassion you may feel for your loved can turn into caregiver burnout.

August 10, 2020 Diagonal Texture In The News UPMC Williamsport has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke… Read Article

UPMC Williamsport Receives Stroke Care Quality Achievement Award

UPMC Williamsport has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.

July 31, 2020 WFH Stress Health & Wellness Read Article

Managing Stress and Anxiety: When Is It Too Much?

Everywhere we turn we’re being inundated by all that’s going on in the world. The global pandemic, social unrest, and life in general may be causing you stress and feelings of anxiety. It's important that you practice self-care and manage stress.

July 31, 2020 Dr Kurz In The News Read Article

UPMC Welcomes New Urologist in Williamsport

UPMC welcomes David Kurz, MD, urologist, to the Urology Services team in Williamsport.