UPMC’s 15 birthing hospitals have been recognized by Cribs for Kids as Gold Safe Sleep Hospitals, which is the highest designation in the organization’s National… Read more
Category: pediatrics
Concentrated Saline Improves Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
When people think about traumatic brain injury, or TBI, most picture professional football players, their bodies slamming hard against the ground. But severe brain trauma—due… Read more
COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5: Preparing Parents
With the possible authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old, Dr. Andrew Nowalk, clinical director of Infectious Disease at UPMC… Read more
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Unveils Matt’s Maker Space
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital this week unveiled a new Matt’s Maker Space at the child and adolescent acute partial hospital and intensive outpatient program, located… Read more
COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids, Pregnant Women
At a press briefing today, UPMC leaders shared the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for children five to 11 years old and encouraged pregnant women to… Read more