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The IN THEIR WORDS podcast by UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and UPMC Central Pa. features patient stories, expert insights, and community impact in inspiring interviews.
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A Culture of Caring, Part 1: Angelique’s Story of Gratitude (opens the original)
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At 28 years old, Angelique Nelson received a breast cancer diagnosis that changed her life. Throughout surgery, treatment and chemotherapy, she found strength not only in her care, but in the people who showed up for her along the way. In this special Day of Gratitude episode of In Their Words, Angelique reflects on her journey, the relationships she formed with her care team and the moments of compassion and support that continue to stay with her today.
Understanding Palliative Care: Part 2 — Dr. Robin Hicks (opens the original)
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In this episode of In Their Words, we sit down with Dr. Robin Hicks, physician medical director of UPMC Supportive Care and Palliative Medicine in Central Pennsylvania, for a conversation about compassion, connection, and caring for patients and families through some of life’s most difficult moments. Dr. Hicks shares what drew her to palliative medicine, some of the misconceptions surrounding this often-misunderstood specialty, and how listening to patients and families continues to shape her wo
Understanding Palliative Care: Part 1 — Angela’s Story (opens the original)
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In this episode of In Their Words , Angela Miller, a lead LPN at UPMC with more than 40 years of nursing experience, shares a deeply personal perspective on palliative care. After a career spent caring for others, Angela found herself on the other side of healthcare when her father faced advanced heart failure. She reflects on how her family’s experience with the palliative care team transformed her understanding of end-of-life care and showed her the profound impact of compassionate, patient-ce
Fighting to Quit: The Work Behind the Wins, Part 2 (opens the original)
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In this episode, Pamela Miller, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and Health Educator II, discusses tobacco cessation programs offered through UPMC Central Pa and at UPMC Memorial. Pamela shares how education, personalized support, and practical strategies help individuals and employees successfully quit smoking. She also reflects on Bill’s journey from the previous episode, sharing how meaningful his experience was to her and how emotional it was to see the program truly change someone’s l
Fighting to Quit: Bill’s Story Part 1 (opens the original)
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After decades of failed attempts, Bill thought quitting smoking was impossible. Then one workplace program at UPMC Central Pa changed everything. Six years later, he is smoke-free and thriving. Hear what clicked for him, why this approach worked when nothing else did, and the moments that transformed his mindset.
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