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Thinking of becoming a living donor? Saving the life of a family member, loved one, or stranger is a generous and selfless act of kindness. More than 100,000 people in the United States are on the waiting list for an organ transplant. #DonateLife https://upmc.me/3wpa5L4

What does COVID-19 have to do with heart health? https://upmc.me/35cPNbo

One-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are now available at UPMC Cole’s primary care office at 1001 East Second St. in Coudersport. This vaccine is approved for people age 18 and older. To schedule an appointment for the vaccine, call 814-274-5460.

Community health needs and economic disparities are complex issues, and it takes strong community partnerships to address them." - Steve Johnson, president, UPMC in North Central Pa. https://upmc.me/3x2W7yf

Frequent headaches can affect your overall quality of life. Use these tips to find the relief you need. https://upmc.me/3ckV3Og

Are you looking for an exciting career in Emergency Management Systems? UPMC Cole is looking to fill two paramedic positions. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers growth opportunities, we invite you to apply today! http://bit.ly/3q9JnlZ

We look forward to expanding COVID-19 vaccination to the general public as supplies become available in the coming weeks and months, and are developing a plan to widely distribute approved vaccines. UPMC hospitals, doctors’ offices, and clinics cannot provide patients with COVID-19 vaccines at this time. We invite you to subscribe to updates and learn answers to frequently asked questions here. https://www.upmc.com/coronavirus/covid-vaccine

Join UPMC Health Plan and UPMC for Life for the next Staying in Touch event on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at noon. Dr. Graham Snyder will provide the latest news on the COVID-19 vaccine, including when it will be available and how UPMC is preparing for distribution. Visit short.url/aBcXyZ for more information and to learn how to join.

UPMC welcomes Shivraj Goyal, MD, to the care team at UPMC’s Emporium Health Center. As adults, our lives tend to get busy and we do not prioritize our health and wellness as we should, said Dr. Goyal. Dr. Goyal is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 814-486-0810.

Our holidays got a little sweeter here at UPMC Cole thanks to the second graders at Coudersport Elementary School who put together 125 treat bags for our nurses!

It's a girl! Our first UPMC Cole baby of the new year, Cienna, made her debut at 11:39 a.m. Jan. 2, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 21 inches long. Congratulations!

We're excited to announce we now offer CertaScan, to capture high resolution newborn footprints for precise identification in situations like an abduction, lost baby, or natural disaster. The digital foot prints and security photos can be stored efficiently in the newborn’s electronic medical record. Much like fingerprints, footprints are a biometric, unique to each baby, and can be used for identification throughout a lifetime.

If you are currently using Medicare or will be eligible, understanding your options can be confusing. Join Age Well and NorthcentralPa for Welcome to Medicare on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 a.m.

Register for Spirit of Women's Stress Less by Friday, Nov. 13 for a chance to win a free gift! Join Heather Young, CRNP, UPMC Behavioral Health, on Thursday, Nov. 19, at noon, to talk about the affects of stress on health, how to handle it.

Forget the no white after Labor Day rule. Wear white this month for lung cancer awareness! Learn more about lung cancer here: https://upmc.me/3oSVdks