A hospital is more than just a building. It’s a place run on humanity and filled with
moments big and small of genuine care. Read some of those stories here.
A hospital is more than just a building. It’s a place run on humanity and filled with
moments big and small of genuine care. Read some of those stories here.
NICU Team at Penn State Health Makes Mom a Fan for Life
Nicole Szallar is so thankful that Penn State Health Children’s Hospital saved her life and the life of her son that she drove five hours from her home near Erie for the birth of her second child and returns yearly for her own care at Penn State Health Medical ... READ MORE
Mom Thankful for Pediatric Cancer Staff Creating ‘Smiles and Laughter’
When Shari Ann Almeida’s 6-month-old daughter, Dakota, was diagnosed with pediatric cancer, her first of many tough decisions was whether to seek treatment in the Lehigh Valley or in Philadelphia. She chose expert care with a personal touch close to ... READ MORE
Penn Highlands Rehabilitation Center Staff Helps Sykesville Mom of Three Return Home After Stroke
Determined to get her life back to normal, Kathryn Delarme worked hard during two weeks of acute inpatient rehab at the Rehabilitation Center of Penn Highlands Healthcare following surgery for a stroke and gave thanks to the team who made sure she was ready to go ... READ MORE
Timing and Expertise were Everything for Man Who Survived Major Cardiac Event
Jerry Capo doesn’t remember the last day of his family’s dream trip to Disney World the week before Christmas nor the next 72 hours. But he does know he was in the right place at the right time. Capo, a 47-year-old metallurgical engineer and Greensburg ... READ MORE
A Triumphant Walk Down the Aisle
When Alex Knight, 30, lifted his new wife, Ryann, in his arms after their first wedding dance, they both knew they had more than just their friends and families to thank for supporting their life together. It was a celebration made possible by quick, coordinated ... READ MORE
‘People Who Care’: St. Clair Heart Care Team Rallies Around Mom of Five
At just 34, South Park resident Jessica is savoring every special moment that comes from being a mom of five young children while remaining forever grateful for a caring and supportive St. Clair Health team who combined their medical acumen and big hearts to pull ... READ MORE
Acts of Kindness in HealthCare: Jefferson Health Nurses Facilitate Family Support for Beloved Patient, Gordon Dunlop Sr.
As Gordon Dunlop, Sr. struggled with COVID-19, two Jefferson Health nurses gave his family the chance to be there. At his best, he was the life of the party. Now, Gordon Dunlop Sr. lay in a Philadelphia hospital bed, stricken with COVID-19. The FaceTime call ... READ MORE
Hospital Staff Keeps Mom in Good Spirits During Cancer Treatment
Faced with a shocking diagnosis of stage II rectal cancer at 48, Holly Stockwell prepared herself, her husband and two sons as best as she could for a lengthy battle: four months of chemotherapy, two months of radiation and two surgeries over the course of a ... READ MORE
How Compassionate Care Helped One Boy Overcome a Summer Scare
As the days grew warmer and longer, Ethan Horst sensed the excitement of summertime in the air. A then-second-grader at Lehighton Area Elementary Center, Ethan felt at home in the swimming pool and beneath the sunshine on a soccer field, friends running beside ... READ MORE
Dedicated Doylestown Health Care Team Defies the Odds and Saves Gilbert’s Life
A rapid and team-oriented response: The stars aligned to save Gilbert’s life Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the stars aligned for Gilbert Jorgensen: A prompt 911 call, swift communication of the emergency department’s health care team and the availability of a ... READ MORE
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