One Woman’s Hair-Raising Plan

Tess Hrezo (née de las Alas), MS, OTR-L, is an Occupational Therapist at St. Clair Health who is also a Pediatric Therapist at UPMC Children’s Hospital.

In May of 2022 she was planning an October wedding—had literally just sent out Save The Date cards—when everything changed.

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Vital Steps To Support Women’s Health

Prioritizing health and well-being is essential for women. It not only impacts their own lives but also extends to their families, friends, and communities. Understanding their personal risk factors for the diseases and conditions that are women’s greatest health threats, along with regularly seeing healthcare providers who can support their health throughout their lifetimes, are essential for women who want to take charge of their health and well-being.

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The Quality Leader

The standard of excellence. As measured against others. Distinct attributes and characteristics achieved.

A noteworthy accountant for some of the world’s largest companies and tax management practices—including H.J. Heinz, Price Waterhouse, and Joy Manufacturing Company—Thomas M. Medwig is also a former active-duty Air Force Sergeant, Carnegie Borough Councilman, and devoted community leader whose ties are all but too robust to list. He has been a member of the board for 39 years, serving as Chairman of the St. Clair Health Board for the past 28.

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Accelerating Results

The Accelerate Pheno® system streamlines blood culture testing by reducing the time from positive culture to reporting of organism identification and susceptibility versus traditional blood culture techniques. This innovative technology significantly reduces wait times by removing the need for overnight culture growth prior to testing and getting reports to doctors 24hrs to 48hrs sooner.

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