On March 29, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter sale. Narcan is the 4-milligram nasal spray version of naloxone, a medication that can… Read more
Category: emergency preparedness
Snake Bite Safety Tips for Social Distancing Outside
In order to social distance, people are required to spend a lot of time inside, but if they avoid others, people can safely venture outdoors… Read more
Drs. Yealy and Shapiro Share COVID-19 Insights with State Senate Committees
Dr. Donald Yealy, chair of emergency medicine at UPMC, and Dr. Steven Shapiro, UPMC’s chief medical and scientific officer, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate Aging… Read more
Dr. Steven Shapiro: Health Care Insight for Reopening the Economy
Dr. Steven Shapiro, UPMC’s chief medical and scientific officer, participated in a virtual roundtable convened by U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), chairman of the Senate… Read more
City of Pittsburgh & UPMC Announce Partnership to Educate and Empower Community in Emergencies
In an emergency, minutes matter. From calling 911, to knowing how to perform chest compressions or how to use a tourniquet, to clearing a path… Read more