The holidays can be stressful, whether its finding the best gift, setting the perfect table or hosting a great party. Stress can contribute to or… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh
Adopted Daughter Gives Dad Second Chance Through Kidney Donation
Ronald Ruf and his wife adopted their daughter, Jessica Zimmer, when she was 2 months old. Little did they know that 36 years later, Zimmer… Read more
NOW – Episode 4
In the fourth installment of NOW, get a first-hand look at UPMC McKeesport’s multi-million dollar investment for its patients, a group of scientists researching how… Read more
Sussing Out the Signals Behind Breast Cancer Spread
In early-stage breast cancer, overtreatment is a big problem. Because it’s unclear whose tumor will stay confined to the breast and whose will spread, the… Read more
Epidemiologist Ushers Health Equity Policy into American Public Health Association Bylaws
For the first time since the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has a policy specifically dedicated to health equity,… Read more