UPDATED STATEMENT FROM UPMC IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA:”In the aftermath of yesterday’s tragic event, we are relieved to report that the UPMC Memorial staff members injured are medically stable and progressing in their recovery.We extend our sincere wishes for their full and swift recovery. We have provided onsite counseling and Spiritual Care services to staff that will remain available through the upcoming week.UPMC Memorial is closed to visitors at this time. We know that families and visitors are vital to helping patients heal, and we are working toward making visitation possible again. There is no longer a police presence on campus, but UPMC Police and Security have enhanced their presence and the campus is safe.The hospital remains on EMS divert but is accepting all patients who arrive via walk-in at the Emergency Department.We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the courageous police officers and EMS providers who responded to the incident, and our deepest sympathies to the family and colleagues of the officer who sacrificed his life to save others. We will be forever grateful for his bravery.”
UPDATED STATEMENT FROM UPMC IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA:
“In the aftermath of yesterday’s tragic event, we are relieved to report that the UPMC Memorial staff members injured are medically stable and progressing in their recovery.
We extend our sincere wishes for their full and swift recovery.
We have provided onsite counseling and Spiritual Care services to staff that will remain available through the upcoming week.
UPMC Memorial is closed to visitors at this time.
We know that families and visitors are vital to helping patients heal, and we are working toward making visitation possible again.
There is no longer a police presence on campus, but UPMC Police and Security have enhanced their presence and the campus is safe.
The hospital remains on EMS divert but is accepting all patients who arrive via walk-in at the Emergency Department.
We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the courageous police officers and EMS providers who responded to the incident, and our deepest sympathies to the family and colleagues of the officer who sacrificed his life to save others. We will be forever grateful for his bravery.”
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