A program called “Look Good Feel Better” (LGFB), which is designed to help cancer patients improve their self-confidence by regaining control of their appearance, is underway through the Northwest Hospital Foundation. Pandemic-related directives have changed the way the program is being offered. It was previously held at UPMC Northwest, but is now conducted live online.
…Continued from Virtual Program for Cancer Patients’ Self-Confidence
Dr. Bawab and Evan Ward UPMC Northwest Hospital is putting some of its smallest patients in the driver’s seat. Pediatric patients can now drive themselves to the operating room in miniature battery-powered cars. Most kids are stressed when it comes to operations and procedures, so the operating room staff came up with an innovative way
…Continued from New Hospital Transportation Driving Away Kids’ Fears
It was the stench of a Grinch celebration, at UPMC Northwest Hospital’s Family Birthing Center, which on Saturday, celebrated its Eighth Annual Baby’s First Christmas Party to honor the babies born at the hospital last year. Family Birthing Center staff dressed up for the “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” theme to greet more than 70
…Continued from What comes without ribbons, without tags, without packages, boxes, or bags?
UPMC Northwest received a cardiac device primarily for use in the emergency room but one that can be deployed throughout the hospital. The $14,000 device, which is a gift from the Northwest Hospital Foundation, is the LUCAS 3, V 3.1 Chest Compression System (LUCAS), which aids in resuscitation of cardiac patients. “I am happy to
…Continued from Emergency Department Receives New Portable CPR Device
Deanna Milford of Venus enjoys yoga from the comfort of her own home through a Foundation sponsored yoga program. The program is offered through the Hillman Cancer Center and is part of a very unique study offered at UPMC Northwest.
Having Christmas withdrawal? This little cutie met Santa for the first time last month at our Baby’s First Christmas event with the Family Birthing Center at UPMC Northwest. First-time parents Cory and Jennie Lamming attended the event with their son Landon, who was born August 19. The UPMC Northwest Family Birthing Center celebrated its 7th
UPMC Northwest’s walking trail has celebrated its 12 year anniversary with a major make over. As part of its anniversary and revitalization, Northwest Hospital Foundation hosted a rededication ceremony on Thursday, June 29 at the pavilion located along the trail. Brian Durniok, UPMC Northwest president, began the program by stressing the importance of walking as
The hospital’s Learning Resource Center recently added a simulation manikin that is being used to help train staff involved in patient care, to include nursing staff and patient care technicians. The manikin also will be a resource to the community in that it will be used to help train local emergency paramedics who attend American
On any given day, there are multiple patients who visit the UPMC Northwest Emergency Department and Behavioral Health Unit. Their reasons for being treated in these units range from experiencing routine symptoms to more severe illness or injury. The Emergency Department staff began noticing with increased regularity that patients needed a change of clothes to
Over 100 members of the Northwest Hospital Foundation Corporation gathered for their annual meeting on Wednesday, October 12 at The Franklin, where they reflected on foundation activities over the past year and were introduced to several new UPMC Northwest initiatives. Board chair, Frank Gill, welcomed 12 new members from surrounding communities to the corporation: Randy
…Continued from Annual Corporation Meeting Details Commitment to Area Hospital and Patients Served
