UPMC Cardiologists Offering New Procedure for Hard-To-Treat High Blood Pressure
Harrisburg, Pa. (June 24, 2025) — UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. is offering new hope to patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure through a procedure called renal denervation. The treatment, which is meant to lower blood pressure in those with resistant hypertension, was first performed at UPMC Harrisburg on June 20. The two patients to receive the treatment are doing well and recovering at home. Renal denervation is a new treatment option for resistant hypertension that
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. Earns National Distinction for Excellence in Adult
HARRISBURG, PA. (June 23, 2025) – The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has been awarded the highest possible rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in four out of six total categories for patient care and outcomes, including: Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)Combined Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR+CABG)Isolated Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair (MVRR)Multi-procedural composite measures, which involves a combination
Belvedere Professional Center Welcomes New Tenant Keystone Retina
The Belvedere Professional Center Welcomes their new tenant Keystone Retina. Bradford Sgrignoli, DO, specializes in Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy. Find out more information at www.keystoneretina.com or call (717) 912-2020.
WellSpan commits $3.5 million to address housing challenges across central Pennsylvania
YORK, Pa. (June 17, 2025) – Marking its largest community grant investment in housing initiatives to date, WellSpan is inspiring health through a $3.5 million grant commitment over the next three years to support 12 mission-driven, independent organizations in developing and implementing innovative housing solutions across the region. “At WellSpan, the strength of our communities lies in the partnerships we build and investment in their unique needs," said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and
Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative Recognizes UPMC Hanover for Excellence in Maternal Care
Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative Recognizes UPMC Hanover for Excellence in Maternal Care Initiatives HANOVER, PA. June 16, 2025 – UPMC Hanover has been recognized with four gold designations for its excellence in quality improvement initiatives focusing on maternal care by the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PA PQC). A gold designation signifies a hospital's proven commitment to health equity and patient voice in their quality improvement work. UPMC Hanover's four gold
