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UPMC Is Changing Lives In Our Communities Now More Than Ever

WebUPMC’s annual total economic impact of more than $50 billion represents more than a quarter of the statewide economic impact of Pennsylvania hospitals. The …

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Get Connected: UPMC Patient Portal Now MyUPMC

WebRecognized as one of the most wired hospitals in the U.S., UPMC is giving its patient portal, UPMCHealthTrak, a new name and new features. All UPMC HealthTrak …

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Epidemiologist Ushers Health Equity Policy into American Public …

WebFor the first time since the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has a policy specifically dedicated to health equity, giving its …

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Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab Receives Funding to Make Homes Safer …

Web“We are excited to work with HUD and two terrific community partners to improve housing conditions for better health,” said co-principal investigator Dr. Dan …

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UPMC Names New Leaders for Health Services Division

WebUPMC Names New Leaders for Health Services Division. Effective October 1, 2021, Mark Sevco will assume the role of president, UPMC Hospitals— comprised of …

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Education Linked to Heart Health Decades Later, Pitt Study Finds

WebFormal education typically occurs in early life, and yet its ramification for cardiovascular health may last for decades, according to a study by University of …

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Press Ganey Recognition Awarded to UPMC for High-Quality …

WebEach year, Press Ganey recognizes standout organizations that role model putting the human experience at the heart of health care. Five UPMC organizations, …

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Program for Spine Health: Finding a Solution to a Problem that …

WebThe program then supports the patient with a team that includes a nurse coordinator, who engages in motivational interviewing; a pain psychologist, who helps …

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We Are All Accountable Together: Black Maternal Health

WebTripp says there is an epidemic across the nation with Black mothers dying. That’s why Black Maternal Health Week and other similar initiatives are being …

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Amid Industry Challenges, UPMC Keeps Its Focus on Serving …

WebUPMC continues to lead the evolution of healthcare in a post-pandemic world by adeptly tackling the lingering challenges related to the pandemic that are affecting …

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UPMC Matilda Theiss Health Center Aims to Address Health …

WebToday, UPMC leaders marked the return of the UPMC Matilda H. Theiss Health Center to the Hill District neighborhood. The clinic has been a staple of that …

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UPMC Children’s Opens Health Hub to Hilltop Residents

WebThe UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Family Care Connection Centers and Children’s Community Health celebrated the grand opening of the UPMC …

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Equality isn’t Equity: Raising Minimum Wage Linked to Growing …

WebStates that raise minimum wage see improvements in health outcomes, but health inequities also grow, according to new research led by a health policy researcher …

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Protecting Jobs and Preserving Local Health Care Access: A Public

WebThe purpose: To openly voice and listen to public opinion about the proposed affiliation between Washington Health System and UPMC. The vibe: A standing-room …

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UPMC, Highmark Agree On New Long-Term, In-Network Contract

WebUPMC today announced that with Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s support and facilitation, it has reached an agreement with Highmark to enter into a long-term …

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UPMC Second Avenue Health Center Provides Low-Barrier Care

WebNestled in Pittsburgh under the shadow of the well-travelled Liberty Bridge, Second Avenue Commons, a new 43,000-square-foot, year-round shelter, has been …

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Q & A: Leading Health Disparities Expert to Join UPMC Hillman …

WebMonica L. Baskin, Ph.D., who for two decades has led an extensive research program aimed at reducing health disparities, has joined UPMC Hillman Cancer Center …

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