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UPMC Life Changers: How a Lung Transplant Inspired Angela Kohelis to Become a Respiratory Therapist
After undergoing a lung transplant at UPMC, Angela Kohelis was inspired to go back to school and become a respiratory therapist. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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What Does an Athletic Trainer Do? On‑ and Off‑the‑Field Care
Learn what athletic trainers do, how they prevent and treat sports injuries, and why having an AT on your team keeps athletes safer and playing longer. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Special Olympics Gold Medalist Jesse Rohrer Inspires Others
Jesse Rohrer, a kitchen steward at UPMC Harrisburg, won a gold medal in alpine skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in 2025. Learn his story. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Trust, Care, and Guidance: Athletic Training at UPMC
UPMC Sports Medicine employs 203 athletic trainers, supporting 78 high schools and 14 colleges. Learn about how our athletic trainers help student-athletes. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Leah D. Johnson, BSN, CNRN, Is Helping UPMC Meet All Patients’ Hair Care Needs
Leah Johnson, a clinician on UPMC Mercy's neurotrauma unit, spearheaded an effort to bring hair care products that met all patients’ needs to UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Osteosarcoma Survivor Kurt Weiss, MD, Is Advancing Sarcoma Care and Research
After surviving an osteosarcoma diagnosis as a teen, Kurt Weiss, MD, has dedicated his career to studying and treating sarcoma. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Randy Williams Helps Discharged Patients Who Are Food-Insecure
Randy Williams, the dietary service patient manager at UPMC Mercy, devised a program that provides meals to food-insecure patients at their discharge. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Jamie Murray, BSN, Is Helping Lead the Charge for Surgical Sustainability at UPMC
Jamie Murray, the unit director of Surgical Services at UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson, is helping lead the way for sustainable surgical practices at UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Forensic Nurse Rachal Clark Works to Help Victims of Violence
Rachal Clark, RN, is the forensic nursing coordinator for UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Muncy, and UPMC Lock Haven. Her team helps victims of all types of violence. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
