On Veterans Day, we pause to honor the service and sacrifices of the men and women who have bravely served our country. At UPMC, we’re privileged to not only provide care for our veterans, but to also work closely with veterans like Marc Migala, director of UPMC Veteran Care Services. Marc’s journey began in 1996 when he enlisted in the US Army with his first assignment in the 82nd Airborne Division. After 20 years of service with deployments to South Korea on the DMZ, Kuwait, and Iraq, he retired from the military in 2016 and joined UPMC just days later. Driven by his dedication to his fellow veterans, Marc has helped build UPMC Veteran Care Services in central Pennsylvania, striving to make healthcare for veterans more accessible and coordinated. The UPMC Veteran Care Services team acts as a “one-stop-shop” for veterans in central Pa., offering a concierge-like service to help veterans access the care when referred from the VA medical center. From routine imaging and lab work to more complex services, like transplants, Marc and his team are committed to providing every veteran they assist with the Life Changing Medicine UPMC provides collaboratively with the VA. This dedication extends beyond just healthcare; Marc and his team advocate for veterans, ensuring they’re aware of the benefits, support, and services available to them. Embedded VA-employed community nurse liaisons are stationed in UPMC hospitals across central Pa., reaching out to veterans in emergency departments and inpatient settings to connect them with necessary VA benefits. On this Veterans Day, we thank Marc Migala, our Veteran Care Services team, and all veterans for their remarkable service. To the veterans, staff, families, friends, and community members who enrich our lives, UPMC thanks you. Your dedication inspires us to make life-changing differences, and we are honored to serve you. UPMC is honored to have your 6, and we humbly thank you ALL for your service.
Very cool Marc, Voodoo medics 💪
Marc is a rockstar!! Thank you for your service!
Was privileged to meet Marc during COVID where he helped set up and organize drive thu vaccination sites. An amazing man honored to know him.
Marc Migala is definitely one of the good ones. Proud to call him a fellow Soldier, but more importantly, a friend. No surprise he’s making a tremendous impact with your organization.
Erik Orient
1w
Be embarrassed if you want, Marc...but, you are the best and you provide a tremendous service to veterans. Thank you for continuing to serve, even after you took off the uniform.
Thanks for your service on and off the battlefield.
Dan Padgett
1w
Fantastic Person and a Go Getter! Marc is a good one! Thanks Marc for your service, you’ve never stopped serving! 🇺🇸
Truly appreciate you, Marc. Not only the dedication you have given to our country but also what you do for other Veterans. Stand up guy! Thank you for your service. Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you for your service Marc and thank you for all you do for our veterans across the state.
Director, Veteran Care Services at UPMC
1wFor those that know me, and ones that don’t. I get embarrassed by stuff like this. Service in the military is selfless - not selfish. Service to our nations veterans after the military for me is the same. We do this for those who served and those in need. I am honored to be a small part and voice for veterans. If you need help with your care, want to dive into ways to improve collaboration between your health system and surrounding VA’s, or have questions, connect with me. I am beyond grateful for the UPMC leadership - Christina Persson, David Gibbons, Joel Yuhas, FACHE - thank you. You place veteran care at the forefront of our community and mission. Erik Orient - your work bringing UPMC forward as the nations 7th most military friendly employer, our Pathways for Veterans team, and so many other initiatives. Charles Thilges and the entire VISN 4 VA medical center teams - thank you for your openness to collaborate with community partners. This is how we dynamically change how care can be delivered! And to all the others along the way who have helped make Veteran Care Services the best in class service for veterans and VA - thank you.