UPMC Altoona Employees Participate in Health Care Professionals’ Advocacy Day

ALTOONA — Six UPMC Altoona employees had the opportunity to participate in legislative meetings in Harrisburg on March 11. The Altoona group traveled along with two busloads of UPMC employees from other locations.

The UPMC participants were split into small groups and each had the opportunity to meet with two to three legislators and or staff. Each group was accompanied by a lobbyist who helped facilitate discussion.

Michele Iuzzolino, clinical manager in the Emergency Department, was among those who attended.

“Each of us were ready with a one- to two-sentence introduction that explained what we do and how government intervention in the health care market would make it harder for us to treat patients,” Michele said. “It was a great experience.”