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Hospital Foundation and OBGYNs Bring New Technology to UPMC Northwest

April 9, 2024

In the realm of gynecological surgery, advancements in technology continue to enhance the safety and efficacy of procedures. One notable development is the utilization of the LigaSure Generator for the removal of fallopian tubes during c-section deliveries or for postpartum sterilization immediately after vaginal delivery. Historically, surgical sterilization has been a bilateral partial salpingectomy or

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Pumpkins for Patients Winner

November 9, 2023

The winner of the Pumpkins for Patients contest is the SpongeBob pumpkin painted by Serria Amis and Anna Bish. Serria and Anna are both students of the UPMC Northwest School of Radiology. After graduation next year, Serria plans to continue her education into radiation therapy and medical dosimetry. Anna looks forward to becoming an x-ray

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Pink Pumpkins for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest

November 3, 2023

Seven Mountains Media and Northwest Hospital Foundation joined together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise funds for the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest. With the help of several local businesses, nearly $900 was raised to support those locally battling cancer. Throughout the month of October, participating businesses displayed pink pumpkins which they

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Northwest Hospital Foundation Highlights Technology Advancements at Annual Corporation Meeting

October 16, 2023

90 members of the Northwest Hospital Foundation Corporation and UPMC Northwest representatives gathered for the Foundation’s annual meeting on Wednesday, October 11, at Wanango Country Club, where they discussed Foundation activities over the last year and were introduced to several new UPMC Northwest initiatives.  Board chair Joseph Keebler, Esq., welcomed 6 new members from surrounding

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Nursing Scholarships Awarded

October 9, 2023

Two UPMC Northwest employees were recently awarded Cenedella Nursing Scholarships. Christopher Frye, a Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department, is pursuing an Associate of Science in Nursing from Pennsylvania Western University-Clarion Venango. He anticipates graduating in May 2024 and taking the NCLEX examination to become a Registered Nurse. Catherine Dinger, a Certified Nursing Assistant

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