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: environment
From the Experts: Frequently Asked Questions about the East Palestine Train Derailment
Following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, residents of the surrounding communities have questions about their health. Health experts from the… Read more
How vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics
Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak… Read more
One Million Gallons Toward the Greater Good
While the wheels on UPMC’s employee shuttle buses go around and around, the carbon footprint they leave behind is a bit different than most similar… Read more
UPMC Announces Leadership for Its Environmental Sustainability Efforts
UPMC thrives on scientific discovery and providing Life Changing Medicine to the people and communities it serves. Looking to change lives in another way by… Read more