At UPMC Hamot, the mantle of emergency preparedness rests on the shoulders of Jason Chenault, PhD, senior director, Emergency Services, and his team. “Our job… Read more
Category: emergency preparedness
FDA approval of over-the-counter Narcan is an important step in the effort to combat the U.S. opioid crisis
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
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