Researchers across the country are noticing an increased presence of life-threatening xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, that is frequently showing up in the nation’s illicit opioid… Read more
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New Vehicle to Provide Needed EMS Support to the Community
On a beautiful day during National EMS Week, UPMC Passavant officials unveiled the hospital’s new advanced response unit (ARU). The vehicle is used to assist… Read more
Study May Explain Why High-Sugar Diets Can Worsen IBD
Excess sugar hampers cells that renew the colon’s lining in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study by University… Read more
ISMETT Recognized for Excellence in Radiology and AI Research
ISMETT, the UPMC-managed transplant and high-specialty hospital in Palermo, Italy, continues to be recognized for its commitment to world-class care with two recent milestones: The… Read more
UPMC Matilda Theiss Health Center hosts Community Orchard Planting event in Hill District
On May 5, the UPMC Matilda Theiss Health Center in collaboration with Thelma Lovette YMCA, Tree Pittsburgh, Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center (FACE) and… Read more