On Oct. 22, UPMC Western Maryland cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mark Nelson and his team performed the program’s 5,000th open heart surgery. This milestone is the… Read more
November 2024
New Insights Reveal How House Dust Mites Trigger Allergic Asthma by Activating the Immune System
New research from the University of Pittsburgh uncovers how inhaled house dust mites, a common trigger of allergic asthma, activate the immune system and drive… Read more
In the Air Emergency Care
It’s a familiar, if uncommon, scenario: You’re traveling on a commercial airplane when a member of the flight crew issues an announcement: “Ladies and gentlemen,… Read more
Growing Goodness
Nestled within the landscape of UPMC campus, located in York County, within our UPMC in Central Pa. region, three temperature-controlled high tunnels house a vibrant… Read more
UPMC Delivers Expert Care Anywhere
First Friday, UPMC’s digital internal magazine, publishes monthly and aims to capture the spirit of innovation, dedication to caring, and attention to quality that permeates… Read more