Hi, Pittsburgh is the closest to you fromSlippery Rock , Hershey would be about 3hours away, and Geisinger Metical centre in Danville,Pa. is the same distance. rt. 79 get on 80 straight thru. I am being treated at Geisinger they are set up well and you have a team of Dr.'s. that care for you. You need the ENT dept. Both of these hospitals have a web site that can connect you or give you a phone no. to call. If you go to Pittsburgh and need a second opinion try these. I had no pain just dry mouth, and everyone gave me pain medicine the whole way up the line. Your Mom has enough with whats on her mind right now without suffering pain.Good Luck! gnelsonPs; I live in State College.Pa.