At UPMC, we maintain an unwavering commitment to supporting our communities through many unique pathways. Our priority is not only to provide high-quality care, but to create training and job opportunities, help ensure rural communities are healthy communities, and meet our patients, members, and neighbors where they are. The December issue of First Friday highlights the stories of our people and UPMC’s dedication supporting and empowering the communities we serve, fostering connection and compassionate care, and advancing opportunities for staff who are deeply rooted in our neighborhoods.
A Calling to Care: How Tashina Hosey Found Her Purpose
Tashina Hosey, RN, professional staff nurse at UPMC East, had no idea that her job as a UPMC community health worker would one day inspire her to embark on a path for advocacy and care for others as a nurse. However, that is precisely what happened when she noticed a patient’s need for more than medical attention; they needed empathy.
Rural Residents Find Meaning in Medicine and in Small-Town Living
On a warm July morning, Benjamin Balin, MD, saw his first patient in Wellsboro, Pa., as part of the UPMC Rural Family Medicine Residency. By the end of the month, he had cared for dozens more — from newborns to older adults who’d spent their entire lives in Tioga County, which has a population of about 48,000.
Community at the Forefront
In April of this year Thomas Washington, program director, Community Engagement Center, East Liberty, Pa, and Drevell Showers, program manager, Community Engagement Center, Erie, met for the first time at the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Neighborhood Center.
Through the dedication and compassion of staff, UPMC continues to make a lasting impact on individuals and communities across every region. With each story and initiative, UPMC reaffirms our commitment to care, connect, and empower those we serve.
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