Nearly 5 million people go to the emergency room for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. each year. Survivors of TBI may experience physical impairments… Read more
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All-Female ISMETT Surgical Team Performs Double Lung Transplant
The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped lifesaving transplants from occurring at UPMC-managed ISMETT in Palermo, Italy. The hospital, which has provided the region with world-class… Read more
U.S. Cancer Mortality Rate Records Largest Single Decline
The number of people dying from lung cancer and melanoma has dropped by more than 50% over the past five years, according to the latest… Read more
Girls on the Run of UPMC Magee Partners with Rite Aid Foundation
As the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates community-level health challenges, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations, The Rite Aid Foundation is partnering with Girls on the Run… Read more
UPMC Following State and Federal Guidelines for Vaccine Delivery
Across the country, efforts are underway to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations. As it moves rapidly to vaccinate staff, UPMC is following guidelines from the Commonwealth of… Read more