UPMC Magee-Womens Altoona recognized

UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Altoona has once again achieved the highest distinction as a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care from U.S. News & World Report — the most prestigious honor awarded in the publication’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings. They were also recognized as a 2026 Maternity Care Access Hospital, which recognizes hospitals offering essential maternity services to underserved communities that would otherwise be in danger of becoming maternity care deserts.

Each year, nearly 25,000 babies are born in UPMC hospitals that provide obstetric care, highlighting UPMC’s reputation as a reliable choice for families who want top-quality maternity services that best meet their family’s needs.

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital anchors Pennsylvania’s largest network of top-rated maternity care. Alongside UPMC Altoona, five other UPMC hospitals also earned High Performing status in maternity care and six other UPMC hospitals earned the Maternity Care Access designation.

Lightner raises money for Family Services

The stations of Lightner Communications raised more than $15,000 for Family Services, Inc. on Dec. 5 during their 26th annual Drive-By Giving Day.

Thirty-nine volunteers from Family Services Inc. and personnel from the stations helped collect cash, new toys, non-perishable food and toiletries for Blair County families in need.

Cash donations were just over $10,101. Including toy, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies and toiletries, Family Services says this year’s donations were $15,280. This brings the 26-year total raised with Drive-By Giving Days to $272,800.

Lightner Communications, based in Altoona, operates nine radio stations serving communities in Blair County, Centre County / State College, Johnstown and Kittanning.