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UPMC Column: Arthritis is an often-overlooked women’s health issue, but relief is possible
In May, we raise awareness for both arthritis and women’s health. Research indicates that women are more prone to osteoarthritis, a common form of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the joints breaks down, causing bones to rub together. Women’s susceptibility to arthritis may be related to changes in hormone levels during menstrual cycles and after menopause, differences in their musculoskeletal systems, and their increased risk for obesity, which is associated with chronic
UPMC Children’s Expands Emergency Transport Services with First-of-Its-Kind ICU on Wheels
UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg has expanded its critical care transport services to include pediatric ground and air capabilities, building on decades of neonatal transport that began in 1979. The hospital now offers full-service transport for both ground and air, focusing solely on neonatal and pediatric patients. This latest expansion of the UPMC NICU transport team to include pediatric ICU patients has led to the region's first dedicated NICU/PICU transport, focused exclusively on transporting
Newborn Babies are The Sweetest Treats at UPMC Magee-Womens on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is always extra special at the labor and delivery units across UPMC Magee-Womens Hospitals. This year, the babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospitals in Central Pa. are getting scooped into their mother’s hearts as the hospital celebrates Mother’s Day. The theme is, “UPMC Magee’s Sweetest Treats”, where newborns are dressed in colorful pale-yellow onesies with ice cream cone hats, crocheted by UPMC volunteers. “At UPMC Magee-Womens, we celebrate the arrival of every new baby,” said Kenneth J.
Surgery Live! Program Inspires Next Generation of Health Care Workers
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, UPMC, and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation are partnering to develop the next generation of health care professionals through the Surgery Live! program. The initiative connects middle and high school students to UPMC operating rooms through interactive high-definition video conferencing technology.More than 25 school districts from more than 20 Pennsylvania and Maryland counties will participate virtually or in-person as a facilitator guides students’ discussion with
Donna Roper Named 2025 Women of Influence Honoree
Central Penn Business Journal has selected Donna Roper, Vice President, Operations/Principal, McConkey Insurance & Benefits as a 2025 Women of Influence honoree. Women of Influence honors high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. These women are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement and commitment to mentoring. The Circle of Excellence is awarded to women who are of longstanding, notable success in the community and are leading
UPMC Column: Minutes Matter When it Comes to Strokes
Time is Brain: Minutes Matter When It Comes to Strokes Kerstin Bettermann, MDUPMC Neurological Institute Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and unfortunately, every three and a half minutes someone dies of stroke. A victim can lose up to two million brain cells every minute during a stroke, but immediate care helps reduce the stroke’s impact and most importantly can save that person’s life. BE FAST If you think that you or a loved one is having a stroke, remember the
Superhero Day at UPMC Children's Harrisburg with the Harrisburg Senators
UPMC and UPMC Pinnacle Foundation celebrated Superhero Day today, to honor the world-class pediatric health care provided at UPMC Children's in Harrisburg. The celebration held at UPMC Children’s Harrisburg included photo opportunities, a creative craft station, goodie bags filled with surprises, Senators swag giveaways, and a heartwarming unit parade that brought joy to everyone involved. The interactive activities with Senator players were organized by Child Life. "We understand that hospitals can be a
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