As a special treat for Halloween, the pharmacy team at UPMC Presbyterian planned a fun surprise for employees, patients and visitors. They dressed up mobile… Read more
October 2021
Empathetic and Whole Patient Approaches May Improve Women’s Heart Health in Appalachian Communities
Cardiovascular disease is a major reason life expectancy is more than two years lower for Appalachian women than their peers in the rest of the U.S. A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School… Read more
Veteran McKeesport Doctor Named Chair of Family Medicine at Pitt and UPMC
Tracey Conti, M.D., a 16-year veteran of the UPMC McKeesport Family Medicine Residency, has been named chair of family medicine at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As chair, she will ensure equitable, high-quality care for the… Read more
Pitt Public Health Research Sheds Light on Pros and Cons of Cash-Only Addiction Treatment Clinics
Clinics that do not accept medical insurance and instead take cash payments in exchange for opioid use disorder treatment are filling a need for patients – but that convenience comes with significant… Read more
NOW – Episode 49
Our 49th installment of UPMC NOW shows you how a conversation with a CRNA saved a young girl’s life, how a hop-happy animal brought smiles… Read more