UPMC’s stroke network is testing new ways to get patients to advanced stroke care faster. In a study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery… Read more
Category: stroke
UPMC’s Stroke Camp Offers Survivors and Caregivers an Unforgettable Experience
The first time Tammie Miller attended UPMC’s Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp in 2022, she looked around and thought she didn’t belong. Despite suffering a… Read more
Time is Brain: Technology brings Careful Coordination, Rapid Stroke Response to Central Pennsylvania Region
Dr. Steve Zanders can’t stop looking at his Apple Watch. He knows that some notifications come with the opportunity to save a life. Whether he’s… Read more
Education Linked to Heart Health Decades Later, Pitt Study Finds
Formal education typically occurs in early life, and yet its ramification for cardiovascular health may last for decades, according to a study by University of… Read more
UPMC Mercy’s ‘Gone Fishing’ Program Makes the Rehab Process More Fun
A stroke or spinal cord injury is a life-changing event, affecting patients not only physically, but also intellectually, emotionally, and socially. For some, the future… Read more