The UPMC Mercy Burn Center teamed up with the Burn Prevention Network and Pittsburgh Public Safety to host “Celebrate Safely, PA!”, an event focused on preventing firework-related injuries. “Every year in the two weeks preceding… Read more
Category: trauma
Food Insecurity and Related Health Problems Surge in Pandemic
Millions of Americans face food insecurity every day, and since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the number has drastically increased. Although social distancing protocols… Read more
UPMC Mercy Celebrates 33rd Annual Burn Survivor Sunday
Each year, 40,000 Americans are hospitalized for burn injuries with nearly half of these injuries occurring in the home, according to the Burn Foundation. Although… Read more
City of Pittsburgh & UPMC Announce Partnership to Educate and Empower Community in Emergencies
In an emergency, minutes matter. From calling 911, to knowing how to perform chest compressions or how to use a tourniquet, to clearing a path… Read more
UPMC Mercy’s ED Has Your Back
Dr. Michael Lynch, medical director at the Pittsburgh Poison Center and substance use disorder services at UPMC Health Plan, has made medication-assisted treatment (MAT) a… Read more