Wellsboro Pa., Jan. 6, 2026 – UPMC Magee-Womens staff recently celebrated the first newborn to arrive in the new year at The Birthplace at UPMC Wellsboro. Fredrick Vincent Lehman was born to parents Balie Lehman and Serene Duke of Ulysses on Saturday, Jan. 3. Fredrick weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz., and measured 17.75 inches long.

“Everyone is always so excited about the new year, and what better way to start things off that by welcoming a newborn,” said Khara Martin, unit director, The Birthplace, UPMC Wellsboro. “Sharing these moments with families is a special part of our work. The experience really matters to us across our UPMC Magee-Womens teams, and these systemwide celebrations are a great way to show a united front of world-class maternity care delivered at each participating labor and delivery unit.”

To learn more about UPMC Magee-Womens services in north central Pennsylvania, visit UPMC.com/CaresForWomen.