UPMC Western Maryland

02/01/2026

Join Kristen Kessel, CRNP, for a free virtual information session on the daily nutrition, movement, and mindset habits that can make a big difference for your heart.

🗓 Thursday, Feb. 19
⏰ Noon to 1 p.m.
💻 Free online event

Register today: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=5GaH7psI

01/30/2026

Recovering from cancer treatment takes strength, and nourishment plays an important role along the way.

Discover how thoughtful food choices can support healing, boost energy, and promote overall well-being after treatment.

Explore practical nutrition tips to help support your recovery:

A healthy diet during cancer treatment can help boost your immune system, improve your strength, and reduce fatigue. Discover nutrition tips to follow.

01/28/2026

Cold days call for cozy naps, but smarter naps make all the difference. 😴

January is the perfect time to rest and recharge. Learn how to nap in a way that boosts energy without leaving you groggy.

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Napping is great for boosting energy, improving focus, and supporting overall sleep health. Discover how to nap effectively and stay refreshed.

01/26/2026

Congratulations to Peter Gaughan, our January Values in Action Award winner!

Peter has been a welcoming presence as a greeter at UPMC Western Maryland since 2022, consistently going above and beyond to make every patient feel seen and supported. He is known for his warm, engaging demeanor and his genuine care for everyone who walks through our doors.

Thank you, Peter, for building strong partnerships, living our values every day, and helping us deliver care with compassion and integrity.

01/26/2026

Due to the winter storm, UPMC Johnson Heights Diagnostic Center in Cumberland will be closed Monday, Jan. 26.

01/26/2026

UPMC hospitals remain open and fully operational following the weekend snowstorm.

All UPMC hospitals and emergency departments have continued to operate without interruption throughout the weekend, thanks to the dedication of our staff.

Patients scheduled for procedures or office visits on Monday should confirm their appointments before traveling. If you have not already heard from your physician’s office, please call or message your provider to verify your appointment or discuss options if you feel unsafe traveling. We are not able to confirm individual provider or location status via social media.

Most offices will be open as usual, and many can offer later appointments, virtual telemedicine visits, or reschedule for later in the week.

As always, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Stay safe!

01/25/2026

As we continue to experience the impacts of the winter storm across all regions and facilities, we want to thank all of our UPMC team members working today and throughout the weekend to ensure that our patients are well cared for, our facilities are open and operating, and our grounds and campuses are clear and safe. Your work has been essential to ensuring that we can care for our communities, regardless of the weather.

Please exercise caution if you need to be out in the storm and its aftermath.

01/25/2026

Due to the winter storm, UPMC Western Maryland Urgent Care locations in Frostburg and south Cumberland on Industrial Boulevard will be closed Sunday, Jan. 25.

01/24/2026

Due to the winter storm, both UPMC Western Maryland Urgent Care locations in Frostburg and south Cumberland on Industrial Boulevard will open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 25. If further closings or delays occur they will be announced.

01/24/2026

Due to the impending weekend winter storm, the following UPMC Western Maryland services will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26:

*Frostburg Primary Care
*Frostburg Diagnostic Center
*Willowbrook Outpatient Diagnostic Center
*Johnson Heights Diagnostic Center
*Schwab Family Cancer Center
*All UPMC Western Maryland owned clinics and practices at the Johnson Heights Medical Building
*UPMC Western Maryland Primary Care Center in LaVale
*All UPMC owned offices in the Medical Arts Center at UPMC Western Maryland

The diagnostic center located within the hospital will be open for lab, cardiology, and radiology testing as usual.

01/23/2026

Congratulations to our DAISY Award recipient, Miah McKenzie, RN, professional staff nurse on the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)! The DAISY Award is an international program that recognizes extraordinary nurses for the compassionate care they provide to patients and families, and Miah exemplifies these values every day. She consistently goes above and beyond, taking time to listen, explain, and reassure patients, even during the busiest shifts. Her calm presence, strong clinical skills, and clear communication help patients and families feel safe, respected, and supported.

Miah is a dedicated patient advocate, a trusted caregiver, and an exceptional teammate who strengthens the CVU through her integrity, kindness, and professionalism.

Please join us in celebrating Miah for the meaningful difference she makes for patients, families, and colleagues every day.

01/21/2026

Brittany Friend, a health coach from our Community Health and Wellness team at UPMC Western Maryland, recently joined WCBC Radio to discuss the benefits of free health coaching.

Brittany emphasized that “Health coaching is not us telling you what to do, the client is really the driver of this program. We meet them where they are and help them make lifestyle changes based on what’s important to them.”

She also shared that “Health coaching is designed to keep people healthy and out of the hospital. This can be anything from creating exercise plans or helping individuals manage stress.”