1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (539+ words) For'Nathaniel Bakaitis,'professional staff nurse, Resource Pool,'and'Brian Bakaitis, CRNA'level 1, Anesthesiology, UPMC Washington, Nursing has become more than a career path " it is a shared experience that connects them as father and son.' This shared calling'has been meaningful to Nathaniel…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (277+ words) A new chapter in emergency care is taking'flight'in'North Central Pennsylvania.' UPMC and STAT'Med Evac, on June 1,'marked the start of critical care helicopter operations at UPMC Muncy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating a service that will help patients across Lycoming…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (294+ words) Essential'tremor is'a common neurological condition characterized by involuntary shaking of the hands, head, voice, or legs.'Mlakar says'these symptoms made him feel'ineffective in front of a'jury;'his words garbled and his hands shaking." "They thought I was nervous," he says....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (235+ words) The'May edition of'First Friday highlights how compassionate staff from various specialties create a positive patient experience. Paying attention to small details and giving a little extra effort can make a great impact on our patients and their families. This issue…...

1+ mon, 3+ week 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+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (9+ words) Awards and Accolades'UPMC Send me the latest weekly newsletter....

1+ mon, 4+ week 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…...

2+ mon, 4+ 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+ mon, 1+ week 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…...