Each year during Nurses Week, the UPMC Center for Nursing Excellence recognizes nurses system-wide with awards based on their dedication to patient care, innovation and… Read more
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Kids, Cancer and Superbugs: Study Investigates How Bacteria Mutate in Vulnerable Patients
Antibiotic-resistant infections – caused by so-called “superbugs” – are a leading threat to human health worldwide and pose a particular risk to people with immune… Read more
Protect the Elderly to Drive Down COVID-19 Death Rate and Reopen Society
UPMC Senior Communities haven’t seen any cases of COVID-19 among residents, despite the elderly being among the most vulnerable, UPMC officials shared at a press briefing today. Early… Read more
Food Insecurity and Related Health Problems Surge in Pandemic
Millions of Americans face food insecurity every day, and since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the number has drastically increased. Although social distancing protocols… Read more
Helpful Tips to Protect Your Skin While Wearing a Mask
Suzan Obagi, M.D., associate professor of Dermatology, associate professor of Plastic Surgery, director, UPMC Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Health Center weighs in on avoiding skin… Read more