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11/01/2025

Hand, foot, and mouth disease doesn’t just affect young children. In this Midstate Medical Moment, Jasmine Virk, MD, pediatrician, UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics, provides tips to recognize hand, foot, and mouth disease and reminds families that practicing good hand hygiene is a great way to prevent the spread.

To manage at home, Dr. Virk recommends keeping kids hydrated and feeding them soft and cool foods. She also suggests controlling aches and fever with drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

According to Dr. Virk, kids are free to return to school and daycare settings when they are feeling better with an increased appetite, controlled fever, and blisters that are no longer oozing.

Unsure about recognizing or managing hand, foot, and mouth disease? Consult with your child’s pediatrician — if you don’t have one or need same-day care, consider visiting UPMC Children's Express Care in Mechanicsburg or Hummelstown. https://www.chp.edu/locations/express-care

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! While it may be spooky season, these little bundles of joy brought so many smiles this week while their moms met with the UPMC Magee-Womens Breastfeeding Support Group. From discussing the back-to-work transition to the everyday life with a little one, these moms continually meet to support and help each other.

The groups meet in Camp Hill every Wednesday and in Harrisburg every Monday. Both groups are open to all breastfeeding families.

For more details about the group, please visit https://upmc.asapconnected.com/?org=3750 =284172

10/27/2025

Breast cancer surgery can affect the size, shape, and appearance of your breasts.

After breast surgery, some women may desire micropigmentation, a form of tattooing that places pigment (color) beneath the skin, to create the look of an ar**la. UPMC offers this service to help restore the breast to its more natural look.

Learn more about micropigmentation and breast reconstruction surgery for breast cancer patients, including the risks, and recovery time.
https://go.upmc.com/2071uWU1f

10/24/2025

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made the third annual wheelchair wash and tune-up event at UPMC Carlisle a success! During the event, wheelchair users received complimentary cleanings, minor repairs, health screenings, and pain management consultations—reflecting our ongoing commitment to accessible, compassionate care.

10/22/2025

Our team at UPMC Orthopaedic Care provides expert care for an array of orthopaedic and sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. We’ll work with you to get you back on your feet.

10/21/2025

The UPMC Kidney Transplant Program at UPMC Harrisburg is proud to announce the addition of transplant surgeon Ann Thompson, DO, to our team.

Dr. Thompson is a board-certified surgeon who completed her multi-organ abdominal transplant fellowship at UPMC. She has been practicing as an abdominal transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon for the last three years. Her professional interests include living donor transplantation, machine perfusion, and transplantation for hepatobiliary cancers. Her personal interests include all things outdoors - hiking, boating, fishing, and being the biggest fan at the sports or dance events the kids are participating in.

Dr. Thompson says, "I am so excited to be a part of the UPMC family. I look forward to working with the team and providing support to patients in the community."

10/18/2025

The Women’s Breast Center at UPMC Memorial provides a superior level of care to patients with state-of-the-art imaging equipment and technology. UPMC Memorial is one of five UPMC hospitals in central Pa. recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

KimberLee Mudge, MD, general surgeon, recently appeared on ABC27’s Good Day PA to discuss breast surgery and available breast cancer treatment. Watch her appearance and learn more about UPMC’s nationally recognized breast cancer centers in central Pa.

https://www.abc27.com/good-day-pa/breast-cancer-awareness-with-upmc-2/

10/16/2025

When you hear the term “plastic surgery,” you may picture face lifts, nose jobs, or liposuction. While all of those services – and many more – are offered by the experts at UPMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, it’s within the “reconstructive” portion of that name that you’ll find procedures deemed “medically necessary.” Reconstructive surgeries include breast reconstruction and reduction, burns, and more.

Learn about plastic surgeries that go beyond just cosmetic care.

Here are some examples of plastic surgeries that go beyond just cosmestic care.

10/15/2025

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg is exploring the addition of a new part-time RN program. The potential program would entail:

32-month, part-time program (eight semesters)
Classes start in January 2027
Two 4-hour class blocks and one 8-hour clinical day each week

Your input is valuable to help shape this initiative. The short survey will cover your level of interest, schedule preferences, and important factors for enrollment. Please share your thoughts by Friday, Oct. 31. Thank you for your feedback to help create a program that meets your needs.

Share your feedback in this short survey: https://forms.office.com/r/Kppb7Wb8Ke

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Ready to start your nursing journey now? Learn more about the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg, which currently offers an accelerated, 16-month full time program. Information sessions will be held at the UPMC Health and Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University:

Thursday, Nov. 13, 9 to 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 1 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 8, 9 to 11 a.m.

Learn more about the program curriculum and clinical rotations, get a tour of the facility, and engage in a Q&A session with the School of Nursing team: Register for a session: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ptc9i3JOeUaxkVbaFYhxK4hcJqAkTM9FmeiNfFLSbUJUMkVPTFhQSURPWFJYS1JYNDBSSks5R1BJUi4u&origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation&route=shorturl

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

UPMC is hiring nurses and surgical technicians for their first assist surgical units.

Chad Borden, CNOR, RNFA, ST, at UPMC Carlisle said, "Becoming an RNFA offered me an opportunity to expand my clinical practice, increase earning potential, experience a more involved and fulfilling role in the surgical setting, and enhance overall patient outcomes.”

Christopher Kapp, CSFA/CST, at UPMC West Shore added, “I enjoy being a CSFA because my advanced training in surgical first assisting allows me to work side by side with the surgeons to provide excellent care to our patients. I especially enjoy assisting with robotic/minimally invasive procedures, as this approach enhances the patient's surgical experience and recovery process.” Apply today at Careers.UPMC.com.