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26-06-2025
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Woman rescued from burning Erie apartment; inspector says fire was intentionally set
A woman was rescued from her Erie Housing Authority apartment on the late afternoon of June 24 in a fire that authorities said was intentionally set. The woman, who is in her 20s, was rescued from a second-floor room of her apartment in the 300 block of East 17th Street in Erie after the fire was reported on June 24 at 5:34 p.m., according to Erie police, the Erie Bureau of Fire and Erie County 911. The woman was taken to UPMC Hamot, Erie fire Chief Fire Inspector Don Sauer said June 25. Sauer said the fire was very small and started in the apartment's kitchen. The fire was contained to the kitchen, but there was smoke damage throughout the apartment, he said. More: Authorities rule as accidental Easter Sunday house fire in Millcreek that killed woman Sauer said the cause of the fire was incendiary. The incident remained under investigation by Erie police June 25. Contact Tim Hahn at thahn@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie woman rescued from fire inspector says intentionally set
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Erie High students complete new program to jumpstart medical careers
Students at Erie High School were recognized for their participation in a pilot program at UPMC Hamot that introduces seniors to what it takes to be a health care professional. The UPMC Junior Scholars program provided these students a jump start to their careers. Two juveniles arrested for assault on Erie street violinist Students took part in paid positions where they acted as patient and family concierges, offering compassion and support to families during their hospital stay. 'Five of these six are moving on to college education and will work here in different capacities. We also have one that just took a full-time position in our transport department as well,' said Josh Hoffman, director of nursing administration at UPMC Hamot. 'It helped me a lot because now I see how difficult it can be, and how I can work around it being difficult,' said Jonathan Wassolu, an Erie High senior. Erie Co. Veteran Memorial Park construction will soon be complete 'I would say my experience went very well. It was eye-opening and hands-on,' Chanele Niyukuri, another Erie High senior, told us. Students were handed certificates on Wednesday and demonstrated their work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Annual picnic held to thank first responders during National EMS Week
This week is National EMS Week, a time to thank our first responders. UPMC Hamot is doing its part in showing gratitude for emergency care practitioners with a free meal. 'Seeds of Hope' event aims to raise awareness on women's health research Hamot hosted their annual EMS picnic, where all local and regional volunteer and professional providers were invited for lunch. A UPMC representative said a free meal is the least they can do, as many of them help others make it through what might be their worst day. ECGRA invests in early childhood education, 59 centers awarded ARPA grants 'These folks are the ones that on a drop of a hat, the least convenient time or whatever it may be, are the ones jumping out of bed going to take care of people in their time of need. The professionalism they show, the competence they show with doing what they do is amazing,' said Don Holsten, senior manager of pre-hospital care at UPMC. 'And ultimately, what we want to do there is say thank you to them for what they do. They're the most selfless people around.' Holsten said if it were up to him, National EMS week should be every week, adding that we couldn't survive without EMS care and support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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New study provides insight into asthma hospitalizations in PA
(WJET/WFXP) – One Pennsylvania council is hoping to learn more about a common lung disease through its newest research. On Thursday, May 15, the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) published a research study titled 'Asthma Hospitalizations in Pennsylvania.' Meadville company pays over $64K for 2024 teen finger amputation incident The study focused on the hospitalization of Pennsylvania residents who were later diagnosed with asthma, providing insight into the most common age groups, sexes, races/ethnicities and counties of those patients. According to the study, the PHC4 found hospitalization rates to be highest for: Residents who were less than 18 years old Female residents Black (non-Hispanic) residents, Hispanic residents, and residents classified as Other (non-Hispanic) Residents who live in areas with a poverty rate of 10% or more Residents who live in urban counties The executive director of PHC4, Barry D. Buckingham, said that conducting studies like these is imperative to providing better care in the future. UPMC Hamot honored with Beacon Awards for Excellence 'Examining hospital admissions for asthma is one way to observe the quality of care provided to Pennsylvania residents with asthma. This type of reporting adds to the resources used to effectively reduce and prevent asthma-related hospitalizations,' said Buckingham. Those interested in reading the full study can do so by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-05-2025
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Community Blood Bank to honor donors at upcoming event
Those who do good deeds don't always get the recognition they deserve. When it comes to donating blood, a local blood bank wants to make sure that they do. The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York is hosting the 7th Annual Donor Appreciation Day on Friday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their donor center at 2646 Peach St. UPMC Hamot honored with Beacon Awards for Excellence The theme for this year's celebration is 'Support Local.' There will be food trucks and live music throughout the day to emphasize the theme and enhance the celebration. There will also be games and giveaways. All are welcome to partake in this celebration. Donors in attendance, whether or not they are donating that day, will receive a CBB tote bag, popcorn from PopLuck, five raffle tickets, a food truck voucher, and Smiley's Ice Cream. Over 60K pounds of food donated during 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive One donor will receive the 2025 Ed Althof Commitment to Community Award, named for a man who has donated over 60 gallons of blood in the Erie area during his lifetime. The award will be given at 6:30 p.m. People who donate blood to the CBB are helping the Erie area directly. According to the CBB website, 'The Community Blood Bank of NWPA & WNY supplies blood and blood products to 19 hospitals and 7 Stat MedEvac bases throughout Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York.' For more information on the CBB, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
