10455 Lincoln Highway
Everett, PA 15537
814-623-6161
Community Outreach Programming
Diabetes Support Group
The UPMC Bedford Diabetes Support Group will meet on Monday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. The topic will be: Christmas Treats – new recipes and ways to modify existing recipes.
This support group meets quarterly. Call Sandy Strait with questions at 814-623-3715.
Stroke Care
UPMC Bedford has earned Advanced Disease-Specific Care Certification for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The certification recognizes hospitals equipped to treat stroke patients with timely, evidence-based care prior to transferring them to a Primary or Comprehensive Stroke Center.
UPMC Bedford underwent a rigorous onsite review to assess its compliance with the Joint Commission’s Advanced Disease-Specific Care certification requirements, including:
Stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States.
If you have questions about your insurance and access to UPMC doctors and hospitals, please call our help line at 855-646-8762.