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A Legacy of Love
The Paternostro Cancer Foundation’s steadfast dedication to patients at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport has been the key to its success. With four impactful programs, the organization makes a difference every day in honor of Krista’s late sister and father.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
For five decades, our residency program has been a beacon of growth and opportunity, offering a supportive learning environment. We train residents to become full-spectrum family doctors with a broad range of skills. After completing their residencies here, many of our graduates stay in the area and continue providing these services to our community.
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Lycoming Engines
Whether building engines or building better community health care infrastructure, Lycoming Engines is ready to meet the region’s needs. Together, the Foundation and the company are poised to bring even more great health care advancements to the area they call home.
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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.