Midstate Medical Moment: Don’t Wait to Address Back Pain
Sam Carver, MPH-MSHI, BSN, R.N., nurse navigator, UPMC Spine Care The Spine Health Foundation estimates that 80% of Americans will face back or neck pain in their lifetime. As a result, approximately 264 million U.S. workdays are lost annually due to back pain. As a nurse navigator, I help hundreds of people each year who are seeking treatment for chronic back and neck pain. Finding the right treatment approach takes time, but it can help you get back to doing the activities you love. Q: When should I
“Cookie Crew” Brings Sweet Holiday Cheer to UPMC Magee-Womens Units Across Central Pa.
HARRISBURG, PA. (Dec 22, 2025) — UPMC Magee-Womens in central Pennsylvania is celebrating the holiday season with heartwarming traditions in its nurseries. Newborns were dressed in bright red onesies topped with gingerbread cookie hats, lovingly hand-knit by volunteers from the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. Adding to the joy, a parade of 12 therapy dogs in festive attire greeted patients and families in the UPMC Harrisburg lobby before visiting the maternity ward, where they met newborns in their holiday
Midstate Medical Moment: Lung Cancer Screenings Save Lives
John Brady, DO, surgeon, UPMC Thoracic Surgery Lung cancer often gets lost in the shuffle of cancer awareness campaigns. Yet, it remains our nation’s deadliest and third most common form of cancer. Understanding whether you or a loved one qualifies for lung cancer screening is important as early detection can be lifesaving. Q: Who is eligible for screening? Lung cancer screening is for anybody who is at high risk of lung cancer due to smoking. If you’re a smoker between the ages of 50 and 80 who has
