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In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is continuing its support for the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) in ongoing efforts to promote awareness of prostate cancer. In addition to promoting a comprehensive guide about prostate cancer, Independence will make a financial contribution.

Urology of Central Pennsylvania was thrilled to accept the “Reader’s Choice Award” for Medical Specialist from Harrisburg Magazine for the tenth year in a row this August. We are honored by appreciation you have shown for our practice and the urological care you receive here.

Urology of Central PA (UCPA) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, in conjunction with the West Shore and Harrisburg Regional Chambers of Commerce, to celebrate the opening of the first outpatient urological surgery center in the region on July 11.

The SNMMI (Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) held their annual convention this year in Pennsylvania. As part of their multi-day program they have a patient education day, and I was invited by Shawn after meeting her at the Run/Walk in Harrisburg last year. I was asked to share a patient’s perspective as it relates to prostate cancer, and I decided to write a speech about fear and its impact on patients and caregivers and then share my success story from stage IV to remission.

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Urology of Central PA proudly congratulates UCPA physician Dr. Vanessa Elliott for her selection as one of Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED’s) Top Physicians Under 40 for 2018! Dr. Elliott is a hard-working, compassionate physician and we believe she is a fitting recipient for the award.

Congratulations, Dr. Elliott!

Dr. Lewis Harpster shared about urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction at a seminar. Watch the post-seminar interview here.

Dr. Thomas Clements shares information and frequently asked questions about the enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), following last week’s seminar.

This Memorial Day, take advantage of a special discount for the upcoming ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on City Island, in Harrisburg on Friday, September 21. Sign up between May 22 – 29, and receive a $5 discount off of all 5K and 1 mile registrations.

Sign up here!

As of May 22, 2018, the UroLift website has been updated to help patients with the new tools. These include:

• Find Your BPH Symptom Score
• Watch Patient Testimonial Videos
• Watch the BPH Webinar patterned as a community health talk (presented by Dr. Gange)
• Find Educational Events Near You
• Find a Physician
• Find a Center of Excellence

Learn more by visiting UroLift.com!

UCPA was proud to once again support the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network’s Walk to End Bladder Cancer at City Island on May 12, 2018.