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A Pair of Helping Hands
Twice a week, Carl and Andrea Sutton drive 35 miles each way to volunteer with UPMC in North Central Pa. Andrea helps patients in the Infusion Center, and Carl is Volunteer Chaplain Assistant (VCA) at the Infusion and Cancer Centers and at UPMC Williamsport. When asked if the commute is inconvenient, they reply in unison: “No, it’s worth it.”
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Knowing Who You Are
“Volunteering in hospice care is where I found my calling. The patient interaction and connection were so rewarding to me. It was a life-altering experience,” says Rob. “I just knew that my life’s work was to care for patients.”
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From Discovery to Recovery in One Summer
This past July, at just 17 years old, Ella Gerst's seemingly normal teenage life was suddenly turned upside down. She found herself in the UPMC Williamsport Emergency Department, diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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A Calling to Help Others
In response to the care they received and as a token of their appreciation, the McCabes set up a pair of endowments with Susquehanna Health Foundation in 2022. After meeting with Foundation staff, Ed and Sherry made the decision to establish endowments to benefit the Breast Health Center and cardiac rehabilitation at UPMC in North Central Pa.
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Live to Give
They say home is where the heart is. And more than 25 years ago, the hearts of Mark and Betsy Trueman found a home with each other, in Williamsport, and within the confines of the UPMC in North Central Pa. health system. It’s no exaggeration to say Mark and Betsy have dedicated their professional lives to the people and patients of UPMC in North Central Pa.
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The Nurse Becomes the Patient
Jessica Liuzza's story of being involved in a devastating automobile accident and her journey of care that established immense gratitude for all involved in her care. “I received exceptional care that day. They were my light at the end of the tunnel,” says Jessica.