Advancements and Compassion in an Unpredictable World

By: UPMC

The February edition of First Friday focuses on the effort and ingenuity of UPMC teams and individuals who work to provide compassionate care amid complicated, rapidly changing times.

UPMC’s investments in critical research, advanced technologies, and new models of care go far beyond the lab and operating room — they impact the everyday experiences of employees, patients, members, and the communities we serve. From going back to the basics of holding a hand and listening to a patient in crisis, to tackling complex medical challenges through innovation, and bringing together a team that works to create a safer environment for all of us, the stories in this edition focus on the people driving meaningful change.

‘I Knew You’d Come’

By chronicling her experience delivering pastoral care to a pair of memorable patients, Chaplain Joyce Wilson, BCC, UPMC in North Central Pa., recalls in her own words the role that faith, trust, and spiritual guidance play in providing comprehensive care.

Tackling Complex Challenges

UPMC Enterprises has grown to become a successful digital health and life sciences investor in Pittsburgh and beyond. Learn how the commercialization, innovation, and venture capital division of UPMC contributes to our mission by accelerating science from bench to bedside and strengthening UPMC’s reputation, finances, and operations.

Standing Together for Safety

At UPMC, safety is a lived commitment, continuously practiced and re-evaluated to address both patient and worker needs. As the organization continues its focus on safety, the collective efforts of many are vital to building a safer space for everyone involved in care.

The landscape of health care is constantly evolving. Across UPMC, teams work together closely to ensure the care we provide is the latest and greatest and is delivered compassionately in the safest space possible. Check out this month’s issue and learn how UPMC is responding to these changes in challenging times.

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