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Knowing Who You Are
“Volunteering in hospice care is where I found my calling. The patient interaction and connection were so rewarding to me. It was a life-altering experience,” says Rob. “I just knew that my life’s work was to care for patients.”
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From Discovery to Recovery in One Summer
This past July, at just 17 years old, Ella Gerst's seemingly normal teenage life was suddenly turned upside down. She found herself in the UPMC Williamsport Emergency Department, diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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A Calling to Help Others
In response to the care they received and as a token of their appreciation, the McCabes set up a pair of endowments with Susquehanna Health Foundation in 2022. After meeting with Foundation staff, Ed and Sherry made the decision to establish endowments to benefit the Breast Health Center and cardiac rehabilitation at UPMC in North Central Pa.
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Live to Give
They say home is where the heart is. And more than 25 years ago, the hearts of Mark and Betsy Trueman found a home with each other, in Williamsport, and within the confines of the UPMC in North Central Pa. health system. It’s no exaggeration to say Mark and Betsy have dedicated their professional lives to the people and patients of UPMC in North Central Pa.
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The Nurse Becomes the Patient
Jessica Liuzza's story of being involved in a devastating automobile accident and her journey of care that established immense gratitude for all involved in her care. “I received exceptional care that day. They were my light at the end of the tunnel,” says Jessica.
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Big Hearts. Little Patients.
Since joining the UPMC family in 2019, the UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation program has steadily expanded, incorporating novel approaches into the mix. This year, they are celebrating 100 years of specialized services for kids in our region. Learn more about the work they do and four-year-old Deacon Myers' story.