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Top Agency News

  • Decades Club Raffle Drawing and Evening of Dancing to Benefit the Healing Patch on Oct. 25

    6/27/2025 Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Decades Club to benefit the Healing Patch Children's Grief Program. This evening of prizes and music...

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  • 2025 Mercedes Moment Winner Announced

    6/2/2025Altoona residents Crist and Betty Polito held the winning number – 267 – for Home Nursing Agency Foundation’s Mercedes Moment fundraiser...

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  • 2025 Mercedes Moment Tickets Sold Out!

    5/28/2025 Tickets for the 2025 Mercedes Moment drawing on May 29, 2025 have SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for a chance to...

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Top Media News

  • Healing Patch Shared in Altoona Mirror as Resource for Families Grieving COVID-19 Loss

    3/24/2022 The Healing Patch was featured in an Altoona Mirror story as a resource for grieving children of local families who are impacted by loss...

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  • Local Media Share Healing Patch's "OK's of COVID-19"

    4/23/2020 As Healing Patch staff Melody Ray and Shalen Steinbugl recognized the great losses we face related to COVID-19, they authored a blog post...

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  • Early Intervention Manager Shares about Infant Development

    11/1/2018 Diane Ringler, Early Intervention Manager, recently shared her experiences with infant development as part of WTAJ's positive parenting...

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We offer a variety of career opportunities. 

If you are looking for a meaningful career, we are hiring registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides. View "Home Health" openings at careers.upmc.com to learn more, depending upon your interest. We offer competitive salary, great benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement.

Currently, we are offering up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for registered nurses. Apply and connect with a recruiter today to see if you qualify!

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Make a difference for families in your community. Family Hospice and the Healing Patch offer rewarding volunteer opportunities.

Serving Central Pennsylvania since 1968, Home Nursing Agency is a not-for-profit service provider that became part of UPMC in 2013. The ability to serve the community is enhanced by the support of the United Ways of Bedford County, Blair County, Huntingdon County, and the Laurel Highlands.

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