In its latest step toward environmental sustainability, UPMC will phase out the use of the anesthetic Desflurane over the next several months, with the goal… Read more
Category: air quality
Certain Neighborhoods in Allegheny County Linked to Greater Risk of Severe Asthma, Study Finds
Adults with asthma residing in impoverished and more racially diverse geographic areas within Allegheny County may be susceptible to increased asthma severity or less likely… Read more
From the Experts: Frequently Asked Questions about the East Palestine Train Derailment
Following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, residents of the surrounding communities have questions about their health. Health experts from the… Read more
How vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics
Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak… Read more
One Million Gallons Toward the Greater Good
While the wheels on UPMC’s employee shuttle buses go around and around, the carbon footprint they leave behind is a bit different than most similar… Read more