Every day in the U.S., more than four children die because of abuse. Of those, more than 70 percent are 2 years old or younger. In… Read more
Tag: children
Young and Old Bond Through Summer Nutrition Program, Games and Activities
Located just outside of Pittsburgh, Braddock has the second-highest number of senior citizens living alone and in poverty in Allegheny County. In under-served communities, two… Read more
Expert Highlights Benefits of Reading to Children
Reading to young children is one of the best ways for them to develop their listening and speaking skills and grow their vocabularies. Dr. Dawna… Read more
UPMC-Managed ISMETT Expands Sicilian Hospital, Celebrates 20th Anniversary
ISMETT, a leading transplant center managed by UPMC in Palermo, Sicily, has recently expanded to offer more high-specialty services to children and adults. The new additions bring ISMETT’s… Read more
Nurses at Children’s Hospital Lift Spirits with Tutus on Tuesdays
At Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, on Tuesdays, they wear tutus. Nurses and staff in the gastroenterology unit help lift patient spirits by wearing tutus… Read more