Building the Future of Care, Part 1 – Sasha’s Story

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What inspires someone to step into the mental health field—and how can a scholarship help make that possible?In this episode of In Their Words, brought to you by UPMC in Central Pa. and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, we sit down with Sasha, a nurse and recent scholarship recipient who turned personal challenges into a mission to serve others. From navigating graduate school, to honoring the legacy of a colleague, to finding her path in psychiatric mental health care, Sasha’s story is one of resilience, compassion, and community.Through the Foundation’s commitment to workforce development, scholarships like Sasha’s are helping to build a stronger, more compassionate healthcare team right here in Central Pa. Listen now and hear how your support makes stories like Sasha’s possible.

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What inspires someone to step into the mental health field—and how can a scholarship help make that possible?In this episode of In Their Words, brought to you by UPMC in Central Pa. and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, we sit down with Sasha, a nurse...

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