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Greetings, physicians and other healthcare leaders. Welcome to The Innovations Edition of MD News Mid- Penn. I'm happy to share stories from leading healthcare providers and facilities around the region. Penn State Health is one of a small amount of centers in the United States to participate in a clinical trial for patients with low-grade non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). This trial is a phase 2, single-arm trial for UGN-102 — a chemotherapy drug called mitomycin C in gel form. This gel form chemotherapy allows oncologists at Penn State Health to not only prevent tumors from returning, but also to actually treat tumors. In this issue, we also see how WellSpan Health is embrac- ing a multipronged approach to diagnosing and treating sepsis. Through an algorithm in the health system's EHR, evidence-based care protocols and coordinated care teams, patients who present to the health system's four emergency departments with sepsis-related symptoms can now be diagnosed and treated faster than ever. Another feature story takes a look at UPMC Pinnacle's genetic counseling and breast cancer risks. Genetic counsel- ing and testing services help patients understand their cancer risk, which is especially important for women with a family history of breast cancer. Our clinical section about oncology evaluates the need for more cardio-oncologists to address treatment-related heart conditions among cancer patients. We look at possible links between obesity and later risk of pancreatic cancer as well. And we round up other news related to oncology. Our national feature looks at how retail clinics continue to adapt to patients' needs for convenience and continuity of care. All the best, Susan Ecenbarger Publisher: Susan Ecenbarger Senior Managing Editor: Erika Bennett President: Eric Silberman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Jenn Taylor Designer: Skye Childers Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Skye Childers, Mariela Cosentino, Sarah Fredriksson, Jenny Havron, Emily Main, Jennifer Oncay, Kimmi Patterson, Candice St. Jacques Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2019, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Mid-Penn edition, contact Susan Ecenbarger at 717-575-6691 or secenbarger@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to secenbarger@ mdnews.com or via fax to 717-482-8186. Mid-Penn 05-893 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Susan Ecenbarger PUBLISHER Mid-Penn ............................................... secenbarger@mdnews.com 717-575-6691 ............................................... @MDNewsSCPenn @MDNewsCentralPA