The March edition of First Friday highlights the extraordinary work of UPMC staff members across many fields and specialties. An organization is only as strong as its people, and every… Read more
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Celebrating Women in Construction
The UPMC Kamin Tower project this week celebrated the dozens of women who continue to work at the site – carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons, painters… Read more
Two Thousand Lives Touched: UPMC Lititz Surgeon Performs Milestone Robotic Surgery
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 passed like any other day at UPMC Lititz. But it was not an ordinary one for David Vaughn, M.D., general surgeon.… Read more
Pilot Clinical Trial Suggests Low-dose Lithium May Slow Verbal Memory Decline
Lithium—a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder—may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization. An exploratory clinical trial from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that low‑dose oral lithium may help slow… Read more
Little Moments, Big Impact: Celebrating Lydia’s Love Moments at UPMC Children’s Hospital
For Congenital Heart Defect Week, volunteers helped spread the love at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Lydia’s Love Moments is a non-profit organization based in… Read more