The immune system is the body’s army against bacteria, viruses or any foreign pathogen that can cause disease. This innate defense system also protects the… Read more
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Pittsburgh Magazine Honors 5 UPMC Nurses for Their Dedication and Commitment to Health Care
Pittsburgh Magazine annually honors some of the greatest nursing professionals in the field regionally. Five UPMC nurses are award recipients this year and eight are… Read more
Survivor, Surgeon, Scientist — One Doctor’s Cancer Journey
For Kurt Weiss, M.D., an osteosarcoma surgeon and researcher at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh… Read more
Chief of UPMC Clinical Breast Division Stresses Importance of Regular Screenings
For more than four decades, October has been recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time devoted to educating and creating awareness… Read more
UPMC Recognized for Excellence in Leadership Development
The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) has selected UPMC as one of seven national winners of the 2022 Best Organizations for Leadership Development (BOLD)… Read more


