On June 2, UPMC Western Maryland cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the Schwab Family Cancer… Read more
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UPMC First in Central Pa. to Treat Severe Peripheral Artery Disease with New Minimally Invasive Treatment
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. is now offering qualifying patients a new minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The… Read more
Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries
As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are… Read more
After Years of Tremors, Focused Ultrasound at UPMC Provides Welcome Stillness for Greensburg Attorney
Les Mlakar has practiced law in Pennsylvania for more than 55 years, mostly municipal and estate work. For the much of his career, he wasn’t the type of lawyer who stayed behind closed… Read more
‘Being a Nurse Is Not a Job; It’s Who You Become’
The May edition of First Friday highlights how compassionate staff from various specialties create a positive patient experience. Paying attention to small details and giving a little extra… Read more