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Christ United Methodist Church Raises Funds for Patient Hardship

August 2, 2023

Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin held a mission collection during its Vacation Bible School to raise funds for patient hardship needs at UPMC Northwest. Seventy children ages four years through sixth grade participated in the church’s Vacation Bible School held June 19 to 23. As part of this year’s program themed “Stellar, Shine Jesus

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Cooling Caps Bring Comfort to Chemotherapy Patients at UPMC Northwest

June 16, 2023

One of the greatest stressors for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy is the side effect of hair loss. A new therapy available at UPMC Northwest aims to alleviate some of this anxiety by protecting hair from the effects of chemo. Amma™ by Cooler Heads is a portable, FDA-cleared, patient-administered cooling cap which lowers scalp temperature to

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Northwest Hospital Foundation Welcomes Juliet Hilburn as Annual Giving Officer

January 13, 2023

Juliet Hilburn joined the Northwest Hospital Foundation in January 2023 as the Annual Giving Officer and is responsible for coordinating annual giving programs within the Northwest Hospital Foundation, as well as all direct mail appeals, email, and social media development programs. She also assists in supporting donor relations and outreach efforts relating to fundraising. Juliet

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Northwest Hospital Foundation Renovates Hospital Courtyard

September 20, 2022

The waiting room, by the very virtue of the name, has a negative connotation for many of us.  At UPMC Northwest, the courtyard is an alternative, offering a functional design with space for privacy and exposure to the outdoors. For the healthcare professional feeling burned-out, and outdoor break can help mitigate emotional exhaustion and increase

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Hospital Foundation Delivers Smiles

April 20, 2022

UPMC Northwest patient Gloria Hoover, of Franklin, receives flowers from Theresa Edder, executive director of the Northwest Hospital Foundation on Easter Sunday.  Hoover was one of many patients to whom the Foundation delivered flowers to help make their holiday brighter.  The Foundation works to secure and allocate resources for funding projects exclusively in support of

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