In the 1960s, the city of Pittsburgh was one actively divided by race, with neighborhoods largely segregated. This segregation played a critical role in the… Read more
Category: community
UPMC Second Avenue Health Center Provides Low-Barrier Care
Nestled in Pittsburgh under the shadow of the well-travelled Liberty Bridge, Second Avenue Commons, a new 43,000-square-foot, year-round shelter, has been offering food, respite and… Read more
UPMC Mercy Burn Center Patients Enjoy Survivors Camp
Former patients at the UPMC Mercy Burn Center boarded buses and hit the road for in June. The kids will spend four days with other… 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
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Looks to Increase Cancer Screenings Through Community Outreach
Dr. Monica L. Baskin directs community outreach and engagement and leads screening and prevention studies to overcome barriers to screening and early detection of cancer… Read more