Ivy Kuberry, Environmental Education Specialist from Oil Creek State Park, shows off a piece of gill-over-the-ground ivy during a one-mile nature walk that was hosted by the Northwest Hospital Foundation. The walk was held last week at the UPMC Northwest walking trail for staff, patients, and the community.
The popular walking trail is getting an upgrade to provide better access to the walkway. The one-mile-long trail that loops around the hospital began as a mulch-covered path in 2005. It was later converted to a gravel walk and in 2017 was rededicated when it was paved. The Northwest Hospital Foundation led the effort to
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
