Wellsboro, Pa., October 2, 2023 – UPMC Wellsboro is offering free hernia screenings on Monday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These screenings are offered by appointment only at the UPMC Wellsboro Office of General Surgery, 1 Main St., Wellsboro. 

Darius Abadi, D.O., and Emily Solow, D.O., General Surgery, UPMC in North Central Pa., will conduct these hernia screenings and recommend follow-up care if necessary. A bulge that is underneath the skin in your abdominal area along with a burning, aching, or pain that worsens when lifting, coughing, or straining are all signs of a hernia.  

To schedule a required appointment, call 570-723-0716, and mention the free hernia screening event.