Jackson Beck’s eyes are fixed on the glowing screen in front of him. With gentle sips and puffs into his adaptive video game controller, he… Read more
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David’s Divine Intervention – How Listening to His Body Led to a Lifesaving Conversation
Not every conversation with a friend is lifesaving, but for David Kimmel, 71, of Mechanicsburg, a chat with a dear friend at church helped him… Read more
Medical Moment: Keeping Your Brain Healthy Throughout Life
Our brains are built to solve problems, store and recall memories, pay attention, process language and several other tasks we don’t even think about during… Read more
UPMC’s Dr. Dana Ascherman Earns Arthritis Foundation’s Highest Physician Honor
UPMC chief of rheumatology, Dana P. Ascherman, M.D., whose work extends far beyond the exam room, has been recognized with a national honor from the Arthritis Foundation for his commitment to… Read more
Progress as the Journey Continues
The April edition of First Friday reminds us of the value in every journey. There is more to every experience than just reaching the finish line. As new… Read more