Bringing new life into the world can also bring a whirlwind of emotions, including excitement, joy, and even exhaustion and frustration. This whirlwind is to… Read more
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UPMC Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
UPMC has announced the appointment of Frederick M. Hargett to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective October 1. Earlier this… Read more
Cancer-Infecting Virus ‘Warms Up’ Cold Tumors and Improves Immunotherapy
Equipping cancer-infecting, or oncolytic, viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo stimulates the immune system and helps immunotherapy to shrink or completely clear aggressive tumors in mice,… Read more
Equality isn’t Equity: Raising Minimum Wage Linked to Growing Health Disparities Gap, Despite Health Improvements
States that raise minimum wage see improvements in health outcomes, but health inequities also grow, according to new research led by a health policy researcher… Read more
This UPMC Psychiatrist Harnesses the Power of Community to Help her Patients and Peers Alike
From an early age, Dr. Piper Carroll knew she wanted to become a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Carroll became interested in a career with children… Read more