The UPMC St. Margaret Geriatric Care Center was recently recognized for its exceptional care of older adults. The center was named an Age-Friendly Health System… Read more
Author: Andrea Kunicky
COVID-19 Vaccine: UPMC Gives First and Second Shots as Soon as it Gets Vaccine
The communities UPMC serves have responded enthusiastically to COVID-19 vaccination – so much so that demand for vaccine far outstrips supply. “Our patients and health… Read more
Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine: Just the Facts
Many questions exist about COVID-19 vaccines, and myths continue to circulate. The first step to answering questions, and dispelling myths, is understanding how the vaccines… Read more
Pitt Study Shows Restaurant Advertisements Linked to Weight Gain
A study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health found that in communities with an increase in restaurant advertisements, the… Read more
Should Cancer Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines are currently in short supply, but UPMC cancer experts say it is critical for cancer patients to get immunized when doses become available.… Read more