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UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation unveiled a new Womenโ€™s Mobile Health Unit. Womenโ€™s health providers can use this unit to connect with women who face barriers in getting traditional care and provide the services they need five days a week.

02.03.2026 12:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A โ€˜Wickedโ€™-ly wonderful acting troupe stops by UPMC Childrenโ€™s to defy gravity and lift patient's spirits.

20.02.2026 18:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pittsburghโ€™s North Hills residents now have access to the most sophisticated radiation oncology treatment at @upmchillmancc.bsky.social at UPMC Passavant, with the addition of a new, advanced linear accelerator (linac).

17.02.2026 19:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An exterior aerial photo of UPMC Washington.

An exterior aerial photo of UPMC Washington.

UPMC Washington is expanding local access to advanced care with the launch of lung and kidney transplant evaluation services, helping patients complete evaluations closer to home while staying connected to their support systems.
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13.02.2026 16:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Art Consultant, Renee Piechocki outlines some of the new public art installations featured at the Daniel G and Carole L Kamin Tower at UPMC Presbyterian and environmental artist Stacy Levy explains her installation.

03.02.2026 16:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
(from left to right) Jonathan Atkinson, president of the Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics Local 1; Amera A. Gilchrist, Pittsburgh EMS chief; Leslie Davis, president and CEO of UPMC; Corey Oโ€™Connor, Pittsburgh mayor; Sheldon Williams, Pittsburghโ€™s acting public safety director; and John McClory, Pittsburghโ€™s acting public works director pose for a photo in front of Medic 3, a 31-year-old rescue truck that has driven over 100,000 miles.

(from left to right) Jonathan Atkinson, president of the Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics Local 1; Amera A. Gilchrist, Pittsburgh EMS chief; Leslie Davis, president and CEO of UPMC; Corey Oโ€™Connor, Pittsburgh mayor; Sheldon Williams, Pittsburghโ€™s acting public safety director; and John McClory, Pittsburghโ€™s acting public works director pose for a photo in front of Medic 3, a 31-year-old rescue truck that has driven over 100,000 miles.

Caring for our community is part of who we are. On Thursday, UPMC pledged to commit $10 million to Pittsburghโ€™s Emergency Medical Services to expedite the replacement of lifesaving vehicles and equipment. @cityofpittsburgh.bsky.social @coreyoconnorpa.bsky.social

30.01.2026 11:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UPMC Mageeโ€‘Womens arrives at UPMC Washington. This expansion of UPMC Magee-Womens services provides communities surrounding Washington with convenient access to advanced women's health care that previously required traveling to Pittsburgh.

27.01.2026 16:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pitt Dental Medicine's new digital dentistry labs put students on the front lines of cuttingโ€‘edge technology while giving patients access to the latest in modern dental care. @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social

23.01.2026 21:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This month, UPMC Schools of Nursing celebrated over 380 graduates across its 7 campuses. This milestone reflects UPMC's dedication to building a robust pipeline of future health care professionals. #UPMCNursing #NurseGraduation #FutureOfCare

30.12.2025 17:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pitt study probes 'covert consciousness' โ€˜I love you ... I always repeat those words to her in the hope that one day she will answer me.โ€™

Research from the University of Pittsburgh & UPMC
reveals signs of consciousness in brain injury patients who seem otherwise unresponsive. A breakthrough in understanding the brainโ€™s hidden activity and what's possible for these patients. post-gazette.com/news/health/...

09.12.2025 17:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Washington, Pa. recently unveiled a year-long renovation of a medical oncology office, deepening its commitment to providing world-class cancer care close to home.

04.12.2025 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More than 60 stroke survivors recently reunited with their care teams at the first-ever Stroke Survivors Reunion, hosted by UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and the UPMC Neurological Institute.

02.12.2025 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks to a donation from @eyeandearpgh.bsky.social and Brother's Brother Foundation, clinicians, patients and advocates introduced the Communication Van, a mobile clinic offering hearing, speech, language, and voice care in the community. @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social

26.11.2025 15:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Dr. Anita Leon-Jhong, honored tonight by for her work at Allegheny CMS UPMC Health Clinic inside Pittsburgh Mercyโ€™s Second Ave. Commons. Dr. Leon-Jhong is a tireless advocate for some of our most vulnerable neighbors, and we are so proud to celebrate her!

13.11.2025 21:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Whatโ€™s Afterwards, Steelersโ€™ Rookies, Wheelchair Wash, Cutting Ribbons | NOW EP088
Whatโ€™s Afterwards, Steelersโ€™ Rookies, Wheelchair Wash, Cutting Ribbons | NOW EP088 YouTube video by UPMCnews

UPMC Rehabilitation Institute patient-turned-volunteer Jared Quinteros was among the community heroes honored at a dinner hosted by @governor.pa.gov Josh Shapiro. Watch the video to learn more about Jaredโ€™s journey and purpose.
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11.11.2025 14:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone deserves to feel safe at work. Tragically, Travis Dunn, an Emergency Department technician at UPMC Altoona, was violently attacked by a patient. Mike Corso, president of UPMC Altoona, shares how weโ€™re making our workplaces safer for everyone.

07.11.2025 18:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who is that masked woman?! Itโ€™s the Pgh Arthritis Foundationnโ€™s 2025 Medical Honoree, Dr. Gwendolyn Sowa. As Director of the @UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, Dr. Sowa is a passionate clinician, prolific researcher & dedicated mentor. Congrats! #arthritis #physicalmedicine

07.11.2025 13:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to UPMC Children's Dr. Amy Houtrow, the winner of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from AAPMR! Read more about this fierce advocate for kids with disabilities on our blog. inside.upmc.com/upmc-pediatr... @houtrowmdphdmph.bsky.social
#disabilities #physicalmedicine #rehabmedicine

04.11.2025 19:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Billy Gardell out of North Hills hospital after bout with pneumonia Actor and comedian Billy Gardell is recovering after being stricken with pneumonia that resulted in atrial fibrillation during a trip to Pittsburgh. Gardell, a Swissvale native, joined 102.5 WDVE&rsqu...

Grateful for our incredible team members at UPMC Passavant. Hearing stories like this reinforces what we do. triblive.com/aande/celebr...

31.10.2025 14:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Single-Sided Deafness Study - Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh If you have single-sided deafness, you may qualify for a study that Dr. Greg Basura, MD, PhD, Director, Global Otolaryngology and Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, [.....

Researchers are exploring how the brain adapts when hearing is lost in one ear, using advanced imaging to track changes before & after cochlear implants. How might the brainโ€™s ability to rewire itself impact the success of implants? eyeandear.org/2025/07/sing...

30.10.2025 18:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Single-Sided Deafness Study - Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh If you have single-sided deafness, you may qualify for a study that Dr. Greg Basura, MD, PhD, Director, Global Otolaryngology and Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, [.....

Researchers are exploring how the brain adapts when hearing is lost in one ear, using advanced imaging to track changes before & after cochlear implants. How might the brainโ€™s ability to rewire itself impact the success of implants? eyeandear.org/2025/07/sing...

30.10.2025 14:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Groundbreaking prosthetics that can feel touch In our series "Augmented Humanity," we explore innovative technology giving new hope to people who have lost movement or sensation and are now regaining both through the power of their brains.

Good Morning America visited @rnel-pitt.bsky.social to highlight groundbreaking research to restore a sense of touch to people with spine injuries www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/126828... via @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social #bci

25.10.2025 12:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Did you know that pregnancy can increase your risk of stroke or make migraines worse? UPMC Chief of Womenโ€™s Neurology Dr. Eliza Miller has more on the link between pregnancy and the brain. www.brainandlife.org/articles/und...
#pregnancy #neurology #womensneurology #brainhealth

21.10.2025 20:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Online companies are selling unregulated weight loss drugs. UPMC Obesity Medicine specialist Dr. Noor Khan talked with @MedPageToday about why this is so dangerous. www.medpagetoday.com/popmedicine/...
#weightloss #GLPs #weightlossdrugs

20.10.2025 21:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Pittsburgh Steelersโ€™ 2025 rookie class spread smiles at UPMC Childrenโ€™s Hospital of Pittsburgh. #steelers

20.10.2025 18:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Preventing Limb Loss from Peripheral Artery Disease - UPMC & Pitt Health Sciences News Blog When Dr. Lindsey Olivere sees patients with peripheral artery diseaseโ€ฆ Read more

Amputation from PAD isnโ€™t inevitable. Dr. Lindsey Olivere & the @upmc.com team are bringing free vascular screenings to Pittsburghโ€™s underserved communitiesโ€”because early detection saves limbs. Find out more: inside.upmc.com/preventing-l...
#PADAwareness #UPMC #CommunityCare

16.10.2025 19:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How much alcohol do you drink? Are you getting enough sleep? Whatโ€™s your diet like? Sometimes itโ€™s hard to be honest with our doctors. More from UPMC's Dr. Raquel Zemtsov and @huffpost.com on why you should be truthful. tinyurl.com/2utwdz32

16.10.2025 14:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UPMC Memorial marked 80 years of care by unveiling a staff-crafted oak treeโ€”an enduring symbol of strength, wisdom, and the deep roots that keep York, Pa. thriving.

15.10.2025 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UPMC Passavant-Cranberry recently celebrated the grand reveal of our newly renovated campus and expanded specialty services โ€” a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional health care to the community.

13.10.2025 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With cutting-edge support from UPMCโ€™s 3D Printing Program, Dr. Matthew Spector transformed a patientโ€™s life with a groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery.

10.10.2025 14:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0