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Emergency Medical Services Endowment
On June 16, 2022, the day that would have been his and Lanea’s 60th wedding anniversary — and less than a year after he lost the love of his life — Bob Ruffaner established an endowment to benefit EMS.
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The Heart of a Mother
When Jennifer Parker was told she needed a heart transplant, she was desperate for another option. Six years later, she's back to nearly normal heart function thanks to UPMC Williamsport's Cardiac Rehabilitation Gym.
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The Bower Family
The Bower Family is passionate about giving back to the health system that has helped them through life's sudden ups and downs.
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Championing the Cause
It wasn’t unusual for John Rich to be outside chopping wood on a nice day — a day when the sun beamed brightly and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. His activity may have been normal, but what John says he felt when he returned to his house was anything but.
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A Full Plate of Generosity
Serving in a role where health care and hospitality intertwine has inspired David to share not only his talents and abilities but also his resources with those in his community.
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Staring Down COVID-19
Jason Dominick's COVID-19 story at UPMC Wellsboro and how UPMC in North Central Pa. was prepared.