10+ hour, 21+ min ago  (292+ words) As April, recognized as Earth Month, draws to a close, we continue torecognizethe many sustainable ways our organization supports healthy environments and communities. One of those effortsisthe vegetable garden started by the UPMC Mercy Sustainability Committee to provide their campuswith…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (505+ words) Rhiannon's'path to her current role began with her'love of music'that started at'a young age:" "I grew up in a very musical family and played instruments throughout my life," she shares, "that really kept me seeing things through a very musical…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (9+ words) Awards and Accolades'UPMC Send me the latest weekly newsletter....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (252+ words) Heavy alcohol use and obesity are both rising in the U. S. and, increasingly, they affect the same people. A new study published today in JAMA Internal Medicine examines how often these risk factors overlap among U. S. adults, and why that matters for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (401+ words) Jackson Beck's eyes are fixed on the glowing screen in front of him. With gentle sips and puffs into his adaptive video game controller, he is able to control all functions of his virtual hockey player gliding across the ice…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (257+ words) UPMC'chief of'rheumatology,'Dana P. Ascherman, M. D. , whose work extends far beyond the exam room,'has been recognized with a national honor from the'Arthritis Foundation'for his commitment to patient advocacy and community engagement.' Mc Cune'said Dr. Ascherman'is always there to help, whether'it's'finding a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (229+ words) The'April edition of'First Friday'reminds us of the value in every journey. There is more to every experience than just reaching the finish line. As new processes and people make an impact across many areas at UPMC, progress is being made…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (20+ words) UPMC study finds faster stroke transfers and enhanced access to lifesaving care with instant scan sharing across hospitals'inside. upmc. com...

4+ week, 16+ hour ago  (769+ words) Liver disease often progresses quietly with few symptoms until it becomes advanced. Early evaluation can make the difference between careful monitoring and prevention'or the need for'transplant'down the road." To help patients access expert care sooner, UPMC Passavant now offers a…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (322+ words) At UPMC, a molecular test is already helping identify patients with a rare type of cancer that affects the bile ducts " the tubes connecting the liver, gall bladder and the intestines. For patients with early stages of this cancer, added…...