UPMC, while often associated with urban centers, provides necessary services in many of Pennsylvania’s rural communities. As a leader in women’s care services, the UPMC… Read more
Category: women’s health
The Power of An Inclusive Workplace
Megan Parker, clinician, Women’s Health Unit, UPMC Horizon, is a leader in building a culture of inclusion, promoting diversity in the workplace, and role modeling… Read more
Nighttime Hot Flashes May Signal Alzheimer’s Risk, Pitt Researchers Say
A hot flash is not just a bothersome midlife symptom. According to new research from Pitt and the University of Chicago published in the American… Read more
The FDA’s rule change requiring providers to inform women about breast density could lead to a flurry of questions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a regulation in early March 2023 that updates mammography reporting requirements. The new regulation goes into effect on Sept. 10,… Read more
Chemotherapy-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Cells Protect Their Neighbors
Certain chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer cells protect neighboring cancer cells by sending signals that induce resistance, according to a new study from University of Pittsburgh and… Read more