When Marge Hammer first volunteered at UPMC Passavant 50 years ago, she likely had no idea she was starting a legacy for her family. Beginning… Read more
Year: 2019
UPMC Pursues ‘Lean’ Quality Approach in Italy to Better Care for Patients
UPMC-managed ISMETT is hosting its second international quality symposium in Palermo, Italy, on Oct. 30, with a focus on the “Lean Six Sigma approach to… Read more
NOW – Episode 25
In the 25th episode of NOW, researchers discover that β-blockers could supplement surgery to regenerate infant heart muscle and mitigate the lasting effects of congenital… Read more
Color within the … Flu Virus?
This flu season, scientists want the public to have a little fun with influenza – and hopefully learn something in the process. Dr. Seema Lakdawala,… Read more
Raising Funds to Raise Hope
When 11-month-old JT Borofka of Salinas, California, was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease, his family felt shocked, confused and desperate for answers. JT’s diagnosis… Read more