🌱 How UPMC Washington turned mammograms into a pampering local ladies’ day
Washington, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Washington! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How UPMC Washington turned mammograms into a pampering local ladies’ day
- See how Washington artists turn recovery and resilience into powerful artwork
- How a new AI-in-healthcare bill could change your next doctor visit
Also on today's calendar: USA International Sportsmen’s Show and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Sunday: Rain, with a high of 64 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• UPMC Washington hosts ‘Mamm O' Glam' event (observer-reporter.com) — Women in Washington had a chance to combine vital breast cancer screenings with a bit of pampering at UPMC Washington Women’s Center on Landings Drive, where more than 90 participants received mammograms plus free manicures, massages, and gift bags. Organizers hope the relaxed atmosphere encourages local women, including those long overdue, to keep up with lifesaving routine screenings. 
• Art without limits: AMI's annual show celebrates creativity, recovery and second chances (observer-reporter.com) — AMI Inc. is inviting Washington residents to its annual art and poetry show next Wednesday at the Washington Elks ballroom on East Maiden Street, showcasing work by local artists in recovery. This year’s exhibit will also feature pieces from Washington County jail inmates, highlighting how creativity supports mental health, challenges stigma, and celebrates powerful personal stories of healing and resilience.
• PA moves on AI use in healthcare (chestnuthilllocal.com) — Patients in Washington County and across Pennsylvania could soon be told whenever artificial intelligence helps make decisions about their medical care, under a bipartisan bill that just passed the state House. Local Rep. Jason Ortitay calls it a solid first step, requiring disclosure of AI use, human review of benefit terminations, and compliance filings from hospitals and insurers before the Senate takes it up.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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