Stories of Hope and Healing, Part 1: Inside the Pediatric ICU
Show: In Their Words
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with two inspiring leaders in pediatric healthcare—Abby Flanders, Executive Administrator at UPMC Central PA, and Dr. Becky Smith, Pediatric ICU physician at UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg. They reflect on their personal journeys into medicine, what drew them to pediatrics, and how early influences—like childhood dreams and family role models—shaped their careers. Abby shares how she transitioned from bedside nursing to leadership, and Dr. Smith opens up about the fast-paced, emotionally charged world of pediatric intensive care. Tune in for a warm and thoughtful conversation about purpose, leadership, and what it means to care deeply for children and families.
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