The Northwest Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of a new outdoor fitness station at UPMC Northwest. This exciting addition aims to promote health and wellness in the community, providing an inclusive space for teens and adults to engage in physical activity. It also allows the public to take advantage of more workout
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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The Northwest Hospital Foundation held a Light Up Night Kick-Off event on Wednesday, November 29 in the hospital lobby to celebrate the lighting of the campus. With assistance from Barrow-Civic Theatre director Zachary Covington, choirs from Rocky Grove, Oil City, Franklin, and Cranberry High Schools performed carols in the hospital lobby for patients, visitors, and
Through her small business Jewelry For A Cause, Brenda Montana raises funds for local causes near and dear to her heart. This October, Brenda held a special Facebook live show of Papparazi Jewelry for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From this sale, she donated $100 to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest to help
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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
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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Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union and the Northwest Hospital Foundation are teaming up to raise funds this October. Between now and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, vote for your favorite pumpkin painted by the students of the UPMC Northwest School of Radiology. Votes can be made in person at Franklin-Oil Region Credit Union in Oil
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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
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
A mural funded by the Northwest Hospital Foundation was recently installed in the waiting room of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest. Painted by local artist Deac Mong, the wall-size oil on canvas mural features the beauty of Venango County and gives peace and hope to patients and visitors. Animals and inspirational words
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