Our People Make a Difference Every Day

By: UPMC

The March edition of First Friday highlights the extraordinary work of UPMC staff members across many fields and specialties.  

An organization is only as strong as its people, and every day UPMC employees make a tangible difference in countless ways. From helping patients fulfill their last wishes, to lifting up colleagues during challenging situations, to bringing heart, experience, and purpose to our campuses, our staff really does it all. This edition shines a much-deserved spotlight on employees who give their best to our patients and each other.  

Just the Right Message at Just the Right Time 

Amanda Abernathy, program manager, Pharmacy Technician Training, Pharmacy Service Line, recalls in her own words a time when an expression of kindness from a colleague meant the world to her. 

Caring Together, Stronger Together 

Every UPMC team member is a vital part of the services we deliver, regardless of their area of expertise or where they work. Meet a few of our First Friday alumni who have been recognized for making a lasting impact on patients, their families, and their colleagues. 

Guiding With Compassion Through End-of-Life Care 

The latest in a series profiling UPMC nurses providing care through the various stages of life focuses on making a difference for our patients in their final days. This support comes in a number of ways and is always delivered with compassion and respect.  

Check out this month’s issue and learn more about the people who come together every day to deliver the best outcomes possible, whether that’s on the frontlines or providing behind-the-scenes support. It’s in these everyday moments, and the people behind them, where our strength truly lives.