The life-changing medical protocols and practices of UPMC are now saving lives in Colombia. The recently opened Cancer Institute at the Hospital Internacional de Colombia… Read more
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UPMC Cancer Patients Come Together to Paint
The Hillman Cancer Center, part of the UPMC CancerCenter network, is attracting the artistic talents of its patients and staff thanks to a project called… Read more
UPMC Mercy Places Catholic Mission at the Heart of Patient Care
UPMC Mercy recently held a day-long conference for employees on the importance of their Catholic mission and to discuss the meaning of a Catholic identity.… Read more
Studying the Molecular Origins of Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disorder strongly linked to mutations in genes PKD1 and PKD2 that causes development of fluid-filled cysts in kidneys… Read more
Pediatric Lung Physician Weighs in on E-Cigarettes
Dr. Jonathan Spahr, pediatric pulmonologist, explains why he supports the proposed Allegheny County e-cigarette regulation.