When she thinks of him, she remembers Kilgore Falls. Young and adventurous, he had jumped from a cliff into the water below, urging her to follow. “Trust me, you can do it.” He locked eyes with her, and shaking with fear, she jumped — and he swam to her, beaming with pride. The crowd behind them erupted in cheers. That moment, full of courage and love, defined the man she loved: someone who believed in others, inspired confidence, and lived with his heart wide open. When their son was born,...

Our THANKSgiving event – the WMHS Foundation’s chance to thank our donors for the difference they make – drew its largest crowd ever in November. This work inspires joy, not only for the heroes who devote themselves to the patients at UPMC Western Maryland, but for our 5,000+ donors, who are doing good work for this community through their investment in saving lives. A real highlight of the evening, following our traditional feast, is the storytelling. Every year, we recount testimonials that...

This month, we visit with Amber Conway, a project manager in our Clinics and Practices who is pursuing an advanced degree as a nurse...