UPMC Magee-Womens Expands Obstetrics and Gynecology Services in Lemoyne
LEMOYNE, PA. – June 3, 2026 – UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. has expanded access to obstetrics and gynecology services with the opening of a new practice location at 3 W. Walnut St., Suite 100, Lemoyne. The new office, part of UPMC Woodward & Associates Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, began seeing patients in March 2026. The Lemoyne site marks the practice’s third location, joining its existing offices in Hershey and Hummelstown. The expansion is designed to make care more accessible and
UPMC Harrisburg Achieves Highest Level of Stroke Care Certification
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 27, 2026) – UPMC has been recognized for its ability to receive and treat central Pennsylvania’s most complex stroke cases. The Joint Commission and American Stroke Association named UPMC Harrisburg a Comprehensive Stroke Center, their highest level of stroke care certification. The new designation reflects an upward progression in UPMC Harrisburg’s clinical capabilities and quality measures for advanced stroke care, including care offered 24 hours a day, seven days a
Breast Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trial comes to Central PA via UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Harrisburg, Pa. (May 20, 2026) – UPMC is bringing a first-of-its kind clinical trial to central Pennsylvania to help understand whether a vaccine can prevent breast cancer. The study is based on decades of research by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine immunologist Olivera Finn, Ph.D., and was launched at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh in 2024 in collaboration with breast surgical oncologist Emilia Diego, M.D., and medical oncologist Julia Foldi, M.D.,
Midstate Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries
Kurt Kessler, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, athletic trainer, UPMC Orthopaedic Care As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season. The best thing you can do to keep your athlete healthy is to provide them with resources to understand their body. Your school’s athletic trainer has extensive training in injury prevention, management and safe return to
