UPMC officials say it’s not unusual for Pittsburgh’s homeless to come to hospitals seeking help when extreme weather strikes. With Tuesday’s subzero temperatures, one person… Read more
Category: emergency medicine
UPMC Treats Patients for Frostbite, Hypothermia During Cold
As an unusual weather pattern pushed arctic air south into much of the United States on Tuesday, emergency department physicians, nurses and staff throughout UPMC were… Read more
Historic Cold Brings Threat of Frostbite, Hypothermia
With temperatures expected to reach historic lows this week, the risks of frostbite and hypothermia increase significantly for those who need to be outside for… Read more
Hazardous Holidays: Celebrating With Presents, Not Poisons!
It is easy to get a little careless when it comes to poison-proofing a home during the busy holiday season. The Pittsburgh Poison Center suggests… Read more
Mix of Snow, Ice Also Brings Injuries
It might not technically be winter just yet, but it sure feels like it with the wintry mix of snow and ice that’s pelting western… Read more