On September 3, 1985, Ronald Herberman, M.D., arrived in Pittsburgh to lead the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI). On the same day 30 years… Read more
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Former Burn Patient Gives Back to UPMC Mercy with Magic Shows
At this time last summer, 13-year-old Jordan Finkelstein was an outpatient at the UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center after sustaining a second-degree burn to… Read more
UPMC, Pitt Partnership a ‘Center of Excellence’ for Rare Genetic Disorder
When their daughter stopped walking on Mother’s Day, one local family embarked on a path to learning that they’re carriers of a rare genetic… Read more
Erin’s Story: How a UPMC Nurse Brought Light to a Dark Day
More than 10,000 babies are born at Magee-Womens Hospital each year. Although most experiences are joyful, some mothers go through the unthinkable — delivering… Read more
UPMC Senior Community Resident Celebrates 100 Years of Independence, Adventure
When asked how to spell her last name, Marian Cunnings replied, “Like a cunning fox.” Cunnings was all smiles at her centennial birthday celebration Aug.… Read more