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Agency News

WTAJ Airs Story on Local Donor Support of Nurse-Family Partnership

August 5, 2015

A recent broadcast of WTAJ news shared the story of the Michael E. Ward family’s support of the Agency’s Nurse-Family Partnership program, along with a local family sharing how the program has helped them as new parents. Local family’s gift to help new families in need By Carolyn Donaldson | cdonaldson@wtajtv.com A program for first-time mothers that pairs them with a nurse for the first 2 years of their babies’ life received a special gift recently. 

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Lights of Love 2023 Invites You to “Shine a Special Light” for Loved One

November 8, 2023

The joy of the holiday season can be marked by sadness for those with loved ones who have passed away. Remembering our loved ones and including them in our observances keeps them alive in our hearts and celebrates their legacy that continues to live on. For the 13th year, the Home Nursing Agency Foundation Lights of Love tribute event invites you to “shine your own special light” for someone you love. Selected trees at the UPMC

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Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program Observes Children’s Grief Awareness Month in November, Invites Participation

November 1, 2023

In recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month this November, the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program is joining other members of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to “flip the script” on grief. Throughout the month, we are collectively committed to providing essential tools and resources aimed at fostering a more grief-informed society. This initiative seeks to address the common challenges people face when supporting those who are grieving, aiming to replace potentially hurtful statements or

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Family Hospice offers free webinar with world-renowned grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt on Nov. 29

October 3, 2023

Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is pleased to offer a live webinar featuring world-renowned author and grief educator, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Offered in partnership with Stevens Family Funeral Home, this webinar is titled “Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope and Healing” and will be held on Wed., Nov. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at UPMC Altoona. A virtual option is also available. Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators

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