For female high school students interested in health care, pursuing a career in medicine can be daunting. With so many fields to choose from and decisions to make as they prepare to continue their education, many young women are uncertain of how to achieve their career goals.
Tag: heart health
Pitt Bioengineer and McGowan Institute Director Named Inventor of the Year
Dr. William Wagner, director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and professor of surgery, bioengineering and chemical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, has… Read more
Breaking Barriers: UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Employees Honored
Gender stereotypes are well-documented in the medical field, but today’s practitioners are leaving them in the past. At this year’s Pittsburgh Heart Ball, hosted by… Read more
UPMC Honors Heart Month
February is Heart Month, a time when the American Heart Association raises awareness about the risk for heart disease in women. In this podcast, we… Read more
A ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Cardiac Care
UPMC leaders and staff recently celebrated the opening of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Mercy. Located in the UPMC Mercy Professional Building,… Read more