There are several steps individuals should take if a family member, coworker or they themselves experience a possible cardiac emergency.
Category: heart health
NOW – Episode 9
In the ninth installment of NOW, get a glimpse into how one program is shaping a diverse set of future cardiologists, learn how a free health screening could save your life, and a certain special penguin provides heart hydration tips.
New Study Explains Gene Mutation’s Impact on Pulmonary Hypertension
New UPMC research from the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Chan demonstrates that mutations in a gene called BOLA3 can lead to a syndrome that results in PH in affected individuals.
‘She Looks Like a Cardiologist’: New Program Seeks to Inspire High School Girls
For female high school students interested in health care, pursuing a career in medicine can be daunting. With so many fields to choose from and decisions to make as they prepare to continue their education, many young women are uncertain of how to achieve their career goals.
Who Runs the World? Girls on the Run
Registration for the spring 2019 program of Girls on the Run opens Jan. 16 for girls in third- through eighth-grade. Hosted by Girls on the… Read more