The recent masking update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows promise in balancing the risk of transmitting COVID-19 with the need… Read more
Category: COVID-19
It’s Worth a Shot: Having Conversations About Vaccine Hesitancy
While many Americans are excited to finally have access to COVID-19 vaccines, not everyone is sharing in this elation. Now that most Americans are eligible… Read more
Smart Use of Technology Underpins UPMC’s Pandemic Response
The smart and flexible use of technology has always been a driving force in the growth and success of UPMC – from the early adoption… Read more
Western Pennsylvania Health Care Partners Announce Scholarship Program for Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Specialists
Infection prevention in long-term care facilities has never been more vital than during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this unprecedented year, facilities across the world have… Read more
CDC and FDA Recommend Resumed Use of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
Early this evening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended lifting the pause on the… Read more