A patient in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania, area needs a liver transplant. Up until about a year ago, the only option was to wait for a… Read more
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UPMC Hospitals Celebrate Project SEARCH Graduation Ceremonies
The Project SEARCH program at UPMC is a one-year training and education program leading to employment for individuals with disabilities. Students 18 to 21 years… Read more
UPMC and Pitt School of Pharmacy Host Drug Take-Back Day
UPDATE ON OCT. 24: This year’s events at 14 UPMC facilities and the University of Pittsburgh’s Nordenberg Pharmacy collected nearly 1,200 pounds of unwanted medications, eliminating… Read more
Honoring UPMC’s Service Heroes
People may not be able to see their capes, but there are service superheroes at UPMC. They are the winners of UPMC’s Award for Commitment… Read more
Sudden Menopause after Hysterectomy Still Overlooked
I was stunned when my 48 year-old friend Anna called to tell me she was having a “total hysterectomy in five days.” After talking to… Read more