Donor & Patient Stories
Marge Hajduk Gives to Remember
Mary “Marge” Hajduk is grateful for many things. Her four children and four grandchildren, her Oil City home, and two decades as principal of St. Stephens School immediately come to mind, as do the fi
Woods & River Coffee Serves a Cup of Caring
Erin Wanninger and Marcy Hall know what it means to run a coffee shop in a small town. They also know what it means for a small-town coffee shop to give back.
For the Merkels, Giving is a Family Affair
For over a decade, Greg and Sarah Merkel have been proud to call Venango County their home.
Dr. McCandless Carries on Family Legacy of Care
For over a century, the McCandless family has provided medical care for the people of Venango County. Now retired, Dr. David McCandless is continuing this legacy.
A Stroke Can Happen at Any Age: Lyvia’s Story
Adjusting to life with a newborn typically entails parents welcoming their new family member while also trying to get enough sleep, managing late-night feedings, and often balancing working full-time.
A Step-By-Step Approach to Recovery
Sometimes the best way to say thank you is with a small gesture. For Jim Oliphant and his wife Barbara, of Kennerdell, PA, their thank-you gesture was delivered to the staff at the UPMC Cardiac Rehab
Retired Doctor Remains Focused on Foundation’s Mission
40 years ago, Dr. James E. Knarr had a vision. He left behind city life to begin his oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Franklin, PA. He arrived with not just his medical credentials, but his
Ashley Sheffer, Growing With Her Community
Ashley Sheffer might be a young professional, but she is a seasoned veteran when it comes making a difference in the Venango County.
New Equipment Treats Patients With Chronic Pain
Barry Cressman, of Titusville, suffering from chronic back and knee pain, was steered to the new technology used by Dr. Kyle Shilk at UPMC Northwest. He asked the physician to perform radiofrequency a
Champion Supporters, Champion Donors
When it comes to supporting the Northwest Hospital Foundation, it is a slam dunk for The Honorable H. William (Bill) White and former Pennsylvania State Senator Mary Jo White of Oil City, PA.