As summer officially begins during this time of social distancing, people are spending more time on outdoor activities. Whether you’re walking a pet or taking… Read more
Category: weather
Is the Polar Vortex Messing With Your Mood?
Feeling a little stir crazy this winter? You’re not alone, says Dr. Dorothy Sit, assistant professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh and researcher… Read more
Homeless Often Seek Help at Hospitals in Extreme Weather
UPMC officials say it’s not unusual for Pittsburgh’s homeless to come to hospitals seeking help when extreme weather strikes. With Tuesday’s subzero temperatures, one person… Read more
UPMC Treats Patients for Frostbite, Hypothermia During Cold
As an unusual weather pattern pushed arctic air south into much of the United States on Tuesday, emergency department physicians, nurses and staff throughout UPMC were… Read more