First, the lung transplant patient who was discovered to have a fungal infection earlier this month continues to fight the infection at UPMC Presbyterian hospital.… Read more
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UPMC Working to Find, Fix Source of Mold Infection
Patient safety is our guiding principle at UPMC. The loss of any patient is therefore a cause of grief and sadness. Thursday night, September 17,… Read more
UPMC Presbyterian Closes Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Investigates Mold
Within the past two weeks, UPMC Presbyterian has closed a cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU) and moved 18 patients because of the discovery of mold… Read more
UPMC Patients to Get “Terrible Napkins” to Cheer for Steelers
Food and Nutrition Services will distribute the “Terrible Napkin” to help patients get ready for Saturday night when the Steelers battle the Baltimore Ravens in… Read more
Building Customer Service That Reflects Clinical Excellence
The restaurant analogy fit perfectly as Verlon Salley discussed the three-year Radiology renovation project at UPMC Presbyterian and how the work has involved more than… Read more