A few years ago, I found myself in a rather pleasant situation. I was visiting Los Angeles for the first time, joined by one of… Read more
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Check Your Heart This Valentine’s Day
To celebrate Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Month, the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is providing free blood pressure screenings in front of the UPMC… Read more
In the News: What is Multiple Myeloma?
NBC newsman Tom Brokaw announced this week that he is being treated for multiple myeloma, a form of cancer that affects the plasma cells in… Read more
UPMC Joins Pittsburgh Ballet’s Swan Lake Dancers to Promote a Healthy Heart
As part of a campaign to promote heart health throughout February, PittsburghBallet Theatre performer Julia Erickson agreed to have her heart checked throughout rehearsals for… Read more
On Your Mark: 2nd Marathon Seminar Focuses on Training Despite Injuries
Tara Ridge opened with a question to the crowd of Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon entrants Saturday: “How many of you are injured?” One of… Read more