In its latest step toward environmental sustainability, UPMC will phase out the use of the anesthetic Desflurane over the next several months, with the goal… Read more
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Celebrating 25 Years of UPMC Horizon
Twenty-five years ago, Horizon Health System became one of the first hospitals outside of Allegheny County to affiliate with UPMC, establishing UPMC Horizon. Since, UPMC… Read more
Chief Legal Officer Announces Retirement
Tom McGough, UPMC’s Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, has announced his intent to retire at the end of this year. McGough joined UPMC… Read more
UPMC Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
UPMC has announced the appointment of Frederick M. Hargett to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective October 1. Earlier this… Read more
Cancer-Infecting Virus ‘Warms Up’ Cold Tumors and Improves Immunotherapy
Equipping cancer-infecting, or oncolytic, viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo stimulates the immune system and helps immunotherapy to shrink or completely clear aggressive tumors in mice,… Read more