Perry County Woman First in the World to Undergo Newest Type of Heart Valve Replacement at UPMC
Perry County Woman First in the World to Undergo Newest Type of Heart Valve Replacement at UPMC HarrisburgThe Evolut FX+ TAVR system will replace all previous Evolut generations in the coming months at UPMCHARRISBURG, PA. (May 13, 2024) – A 82-year-old woman from Elliottsburg, Pa. with aortic valve stenosis was the first person in the world to undergo a new type of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at UPMC Harrisburg. The patient has been discharged and is recovering well. Hemal Gada, M.D.,
Babies are Blooming at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospitals for Mother’s Day
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 11, 2023 – Spring is in the air and the beautiful babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospitals are blooming with joy as the hospitals celebrate Mother’s Day. The newborns are in colorful onesies with pale yellow floral hats, handmade by UPMC volunteers. “At UPMC Magee, we celebrate every baby born,” said Kenneth J. Oken, M.D., chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. “Babies are a reminder of love, life and hope . It's a joy to celebrate them and a privilege
UPMC’s Virtual “From High School to Health Care” Event Opens Doors to Careers in Health Care
Harrisburg, Pa., May 09, 2024 – UPMC in Central Pa. is hosting a virtual event for high school seniors and juniors and their parents or guardians, as well as high school teachers, counselors and administrators, to learn more about rewarding careers in health care. UPMC offers students a wide range of opportunities — whether graduates plan to enter the workforce immediately or pursue additional education — and has developed innovative programs to support those goals. At the virtual event, students
New Webcam System Connects Families with Newborns in NICU at UPMC Magee-Womens in Carlisle
CARLISLE, May. 6, 2024 – New parents and family members can now check in on their infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at UPMC Carlisle any time of day and from anywhere in the world, thanks to a new camera system installed at UPMC Magee-Womens in Carlisle. This password-protected webcam system called NicView®, gives families a virtual connection to their newborns. The NicView® installation was made possible by a generous donation from the Young family to the UPMC Pinnacle
Mario Lemieux Foundation Opens Austin's Playroom in Central PA at UPMC Children's in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, May 1, 2024 – UPMC in Central Pa. and the Mario Lemieux Foundation have opened Austin’s Playroom at UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg, the first in central Pennsylvania. The playroom will provide comfort to patients and siblings as families focus on health and healing. Each Austin’s Playroom has a similar look and activities to keep kids entertained. "We are delighted to have this one-of-a-kind Austin's Playroom at UPMC Children's in Harrisburg, designed specifically to provide a safe, fun and