In Their Words
The IN THEIR WORDS podcast by UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and UPMC Central Pa. features patient stories, expert insights, and community impact in inspiring interviews.
Episodes
Meet Tammy Siler, a woman whose definition of strength will leave you speechless. After 37 years of battling cancer and surviving four different diagnoses, Tammy's latest challenge came in December 2022 with a stage 3 ovarian cancer diagnosis at UPMC Mem...
In this inspiring episode, we share highlights from the powerful doctor Q&A panel that concluded UPMC Memorial’s “Walk With Docs” event. After a beautiful evening of connection and community, women's cancer survivors gath...
In this powerful episode of "In Their Words," we sit down with Anita Grove, a dedicated Social Worker at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in York and a breast cancer survivor herself. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2009, Anita transformed her...
Join us as we chat with Donna Harvat, a micro pigmentation artist who is giving cancer survivors back their sense of self, an uplifting finishing touch to recovery.
Embark on an inspiring journey with us in this special episode, where the heart and soul of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing come to life through the stories of its students. Join a candid conversation ...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ta-Liah Jones, one of the first graduates from UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg's innovative accelerated RN program. Selected by her peers to deliver a moving graduation address to her historic cla...
In this episode of In Their Words, Senior Respiratory Therapists Sandy Gates and Amy Borneo of UPMC Hanover Pulmonary Rehab share their perspective on Holly Brown's inspiring recovery journey. They discuss their approach to patient care, refle...
In this inspiring episode of In Their Words, grateful patient Holly Brown shares her journey of survival and recovery after a severe battle with COVID-19. Just weeks after her wedding in fall 2021, Holly was hospitalized with blood clots, pneumon...
In this compelling follow-up episode of In Their Words, we hear directly from Sabrina Torres, a certified doula with the Diversifying Doulas Initiative. Inspired by her own transformative birthing experience, Sabrina shares he...
In this powerful episode of In Their Words, Dr. Sharee Livingston discusses the incredible work of the Diversifying Doulas Initiative, a program proudly supported by the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation in partnership with Patients R ...
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with grateful patient Melissa Mann to hear her inspiring story about navigating life without health insurance. Melissa shares how the UPMC Healthy Woman Program has been a lifeline, providing her with ...
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the heart of women's healthcare with two extraordinary professionals on the frontlines of community health. Linda Weibrecht, Nurse Coordinator of the UPMC Healthy Woman Program, and Nancy Cupps, D...
In this episode, we celebrate Chris Prince, a true hero and living kidney donor who uses his unique platform to spread awareness about the life-saving power of organ donation. Chris isn’t your typical Santa—he’s a Punk Rock Sa...
This December, In Their Words embraces the spirit of the holiday season with an inspiring episode filled with hope, resilience, and gratitude.
Listen to the remarkable healthcare journeys of Evamarie, Karenmay, Chad, and Pam—grateful patien...
In this episode, we sit down with Clara I. Roberti, MSW, LSW, the Lead Forensic Interviewer at UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pa. (CAC). As a bilingual professional and certified medical interpreter, Clara offers unique insights into the critical role of ...
Get ready for a gripping episode of "In Their Words" that takes you behind the scenes of child advocacy. This powerful installment features an all-star panel of unsung heroes fighting for our community's most vulnerable. Hear firsthand from the fearless Detectives Lee Tarasi and Jeff Corcoran as they unveil the intricate world of child abuse investigations. Feel the passion of Victims Advocate Kim Sourbeer as she reveals how she st...
In this follow-up to our previous episode, we dive deeper into the world of grant funding and its real-world impact. Join us as we sit down with Mindy Reighard, Manager of Grants & Contracts at the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and discuss the Mobile ...
In this compelling first installment, we're joined by two remarkable healthcare professionals at the forefront of women's health: Denise Turoczi, BSN, RN, OCN, Manager for Gyn Oncology Nurse Navigation at UPMC in Central Pa., and Dr. Joshua Kesterson,...
In this powerful episode, we meet Rose Colon, an Operations Specialist at UPMC in Central PA., and a determined mother whose life took an unexpected turn when her son suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an accident. Rose shares her family's emotional...
In this powerful episode, Leigh Ann Wilson shares the emotional and inspiring story of her husband, Dr. Matthew Wilson's, traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a near-fatal crash. She recounts the harrowing moments after the ac...
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