Meadville Medical Center

01/17/2026

Medication for substance use disorder can reduce cravings, ease withdrawal, and support long-term recovery. Treatment can help patients live healthier lives. 🙌 SAMHSA

At MMC, medication assisted treatment (MAT) is available through Stepping Stones outpatient services. ☎️ Call 814-333-5933 for more information.

☎️ Call Stepping Stones anytime for help and information at: 814-333-5811.

01/16/2026

We are looking for a registered nurse to join our medical oncology team at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute! Hear from YGBOI staff why you should apply! 🔗 Complete job description and application at: https://ow.ly/3f3650XYfPo.

01/15/2026

January was designated as National Blood Donor Month more than 50 years ago when the need for safe, reliable blood donations was becoming very important for modern medical care. 🩸

Why January? ❄ Winter is traditionally a time when blood donations decline due to weather conditions, holiday travel, and peak times for seasonal illnesses.

👉 Find where you can give blood in your local area by visiting: donatingblood.org.

01/14/2026

January is Thyroid Awareness Month! An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease according to the American Thyroid Association

You can check your own neck for thyroid abnormalities, but when in doubt, see your healthcare provider.

01/14/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. 🩵 The American Sexual Health Association reminds us that regular screenings are important to preventing cervical cancer.

💉 Consult a healthcare provider about a screening and ask if the HPV vaccine is right for you in the prevention of cervical cancer! Within the MMC organization, you can get screenings and gynecological care at:

📍 Meadville Ob/Gyn Associates: www.mmchs.org/MOGA | 814-333-5888
📍 Family Planning (Alden Street): www.mmchs.org/family-planning | 814-333-7088
📍 Mercer Community Health Center (Dr. MacKay): https://ow.ly/cqQP50XVLMl | 724-662-4155

01/13/2026

Serving Shenango Valley and the surrounding areas!

Keeping cardiology services local and accessible is important! The providers of Shenango Valley Cardiology provide care at locations in Hermitage, PA and Hubbard, OH.

Call to schedule and let us answer any questions you may have. We're accepting new patients!

Meadville Medical Center is a dedicated, independent community hospital system in Northwest Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio.

We provide award-winning healthcare at our Liberty Street Hospital, rural health clinics, oncology institute (YGBOI), and more.

01/13/2026

The next CPR class at our Grove Street Facility is next Thursday, January 22 at 8:00 am! 💓 We ask that registration be completed 1 week in advance as class sizes are limited.

☎️ If you have questions or would like to register, contact Yori at: 814-333-5112.

📆 Find future class dates on our calendar at: https://www.mmchs.org/events-classes/.

01/12/2026

Flu season is in full swing, with levels in PA and OH high and very high according to the CDC's FluView! 🔗 (https://ow.ly/Z9sH50XVKJT)

🤧 Take everyday precautions to protect others if you are sick. Remember best practices about covering your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, and wash your hands! 🧼

💊 Antibiotics will not treat flu, but antiviral drugs may help to lessen the effects of flu and shorten your recovery time.

💉 Ask your healthcare provider if the flu vaccine is a still good option for you as a preventative measure.

🔗 Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/flu

01/12/2026

⚕️ National Pharmacist Day is observed each year on January 12 — that’s TODAY!

🥤 The role of modern pharmacists has evolved greatly over the last century. Did you know that we have Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, and Ginger Ale thanks to the work of pharmacists?

💊 Today, we rely on pharmacists for administering and providing advice on medications and immunizations. 💉 These professionals are an essential part of patient care, and we’d like to give a special shout out to the pharmacists at our Liberty Street hospital, and also at our retail locations, Mill Run Pharmacy and Cochranton Community Pharmacy! 🙌 www.mmchs.org/pharmacy

🔗 Pharmacists are also in high demand. MMC is looking for a pharmacist to join the team at Mill Run Pharmacy: https://ow.ly/mM7w50XVEPs.

💙🧡 Thank you, pharmacists, for all that you do!

01/11/2026

Just some of the open positions that you’ll find on MMC’s job board! 💙🧡 Find complete details and apply online at: careers.mmchs.org.

01/11/2026

Did you know that January is Radon Action Month? Did you know that radon is a preventable cause of lung cancer? 🫁🤍

🤔 Since you can't see, smell, or even taste radon, consider getting a radon test kit or hiring a professional to test your house. Free tests may be available (while supplies last!) through the following resources:

Pennsylvania residents: https://www.lungradonkits.org/PA/
Ohio residents: https://ohio.radon.com/