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Midstate Medical Moment: Don’t Wait to Address Back Pain
Midstate Medical Moment: Don’t Wait to Address Back PainSam Carver, MPH-MSHI, BSN, R.N., nurse navigator, UPMC Spine Care The Spine Health Foundation estimates that 80% of Americans will face back or neck pain in their lifetime. As a result, approximately 264 million U.S. workdays are lost annually due to back pain. As a nurse navigator, I help hundreds of people each year who are seeking treatment for chronic back and neck pain. Finding the right treatment approach takes time, but it can help you get
UPMC in Central Pa. Hospitals - U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
UPMC in Central Pa. Hospitals Named Among U.S. News & World Report’s Fifth Annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care HARRISBURG – December 9, 2025 − UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Lititz have achieved the highest distinction as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care from U.S. News & World Report—the most prestigious honor awarded in the publication’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings. Each year, nearly 25,000 babies are born in UPMC hospitals that
UPMC Expert: Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives
Midstate Medical Moment: Lung Cancer Screenings Save LivesJohn Brady, DO, surgeon, UPMC Thoracic Surgery Lung cancer often gets lost in the shuffle of cancer awareness campaigns. Yet, it remains our nation’s deadliest and third most common form of cancer. Understanding whether you or a loved one qualifies for lung cancer screening is important as early detection can be lifesaving. Q: Who is eligible for screening? Lung cancer screening is for anybody who is at high risk of lung cancer due to smoking. If
“Cookie Crew” Brings Sweet Holiday Cheer to UPMC Magee-Womens Units Across Central Pa.
“Cookie Crew” Brings Sweet Holiday Cheer to UPMC Magee-Womens Units Across Central Pa. HARRISBURG, PA. (Dec 22, 2025) — UPMC Magee-Womens in central Pennsylvania is celebrating the holiday season with heartwarming traditions in its nurseries. Newborns were dressed in bright red onesies topped with gingerbread cookie hats, lovingly hand-knit by volunteers from the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. Adding to the joy, a parade of 12 therapy dogs in festive attire greeted patients and families in the UPMC
UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. Welcomes First 2026 Baby at 12:33 a.m.
UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. Welcomes First 2026 Baby at 12:33 a.m. HARRISBURG, Pa. (Jan 1, 2026) — UPMC Magee-Womens facilities in central Pennsylvania joyfully welcomed its first New Year’s babies of 2026. Julia Rehrer, daughter of Jacey and Hunter Rehrer of Bainbridge, Pa., was the first baby born in the region, arriving at UPMC Lititz at 12:33 a.m. She weighs 3 lbs. 9 oz. and measuring 16.7 inches long. In Harrisburg, Jett Ross, son of Brittany and Kyle Ross of Linglestown, Pa., made his
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