A Pittsburgh family donated $100,000 to create an endowed fund at the UPMC Division of Cardiology in honor of UPMC cardiologist Dr. Saul Silver. The… Read more
Category: UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
UPMC Physicians Evaluate Updated Heart Transplant Allocation Policy
A 2018 change in the policy to allocate hearts for transplantation appears to have come with a trade-off, UPMC physicians reveal today in a new… Read more
NOW – Episode 9
In the ninth installment of NOW, get a glimpse into how one program is shaping a diverse set of future cardiologists, learn how a free health screening could save your life, and a certain special penguin provides heart hydration tips.
‘She Looks Like a Cardiologist’: New Program Seeks to Inspire High School Girls
For female high school students interested in health care, pursuing a career in medicine can be daunting. With so many fields to choose from and decisions to make as they prepare to continue their education, many young women are uncertain of how to achieve their career goals.
Breaking Barriers: UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Employees Honored
Gender stereotypes are well-documented in the medical field, but today’s practitioners are leaving them in the past. At this year’s Pittsburgh Heart Ball, hosted by… Read more