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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.
December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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.
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.
December 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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.
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
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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
Congratulations to Dr. Anita Leon-Jhong, honored tonight by for her work at Allegheny CMS UPMC Health Clinic inside Pittsburgh Mercy’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!
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Anita Leon-Jhong, honored tonight by for her work at Allegheny CMS UPMC Health Clinic inside Pittsburgh Mercy’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!
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 Jared’s journey and purpose.
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What’s Afterwards, Steelers’ Rookies, Wheelchair Wash, Cutting Ribbons | NOW EP088
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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 Jared’s journey and purpose.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sFX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sFX...
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 we’re making our workplaces safer for everyone.
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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 we’re making our workplaces safer for everyone.
Who is that masked woman?! It’s the Pgh Arthritis Foundationn’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
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Who is that masked woman?! It’s the Pgh Arthritis Foundationn’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
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
#disabilities #physicalmedicine #rehabmedicine
November 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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
#disabilities #physicalmedicine #rehabmedicine
Grateful for our incredible team members at UPMC Passavant. Hearing stories like this reinforces what we do. triblive.com/aande/celebr...
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...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Grateful for our incredible team members at UPMC Passavant. Hearing stories like this reinforces what we do. triblive.com/aande/celebr...
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 brain’s ability to rewire itself impact the success of implants? eyeandear.org/2025/07/sing...
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, [.....
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October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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 brain’s ability to rewire itself impact the success of implants? eyeandear.org/2025/07/sing...
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 brain’s ability to rewire itself impact the success of implants? eyeandear.org/2025/07/sing...
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, [.....
eyeandear.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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 brain’s ability to rewire itself impact the success of implants? eyeandear.org/2025/07/sing...
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
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.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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
Did you know that pregnancy can increase your risk of stroke or make migraines worse? UPMC Chief of Women’s Neurology Dr. Eliza Miller has more on the link between pregnancy and the brain. www.brainandlife.org/articles/und...
#pregnancy #neurology #womensneurology #brainhealth
#pregnancy #neurology #womensneurology #brainhealth
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Did you know that pregnancy can increase your risk of stroke or make migraines worse? UPMC Chief of Women’s Neurology Dr. Eliza Miller has more on the link between pregnancy and the brain. www.brainandlife.org/articles/und...
#pregnancy #neurology #womensneurology #brainhealth
#pregnancy #neurology #womensneurology #brainhealth
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
#weightloss #GLPs #weightlossdrugs
October 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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
#weightloss #GLPs #weightlossdrugs
Amputation from PAD isn’t inevitable. Dr. Lindsey Olivere & the @upmc.com team are bringing free vascular screenings to Pittsburgh’s underserved communities—because early detection saves limbs. Find out more: inside.upmc.com/preventing-l...
#PADAwareness #UPMC #CommunityCare
#PADAwareness #UPMC #CommunityCare
Preventing Limb Loss from Peripheral Artery Disease - UPMC & Pitt Health Sciences News Blog
When Dr. Lindsey Olivere sees patients with peripheral artery disease… Read more
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October 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Amputation from PAD isn’t inevitable. Dr. Lindsey Olivere & the @upmc.com team are bringing free vascular screenings to Pittsburgh’s underserved communities—because early detection saves limbs. Find out more: inside.upmc.com/preventing-l...
#PADAwareness #UPMC #CommunityCare
#PADAwareness #UPMC #CommunityCare
How much alcohol do you drink? Are you getting enough sleep? What’s your diet like? Sometimes it’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
October 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
How much alcohol do you drink? Are you getting enough sleep? What’s your diet like? Sometimes it’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
UPMC Memorial marked 80 years of care by unveiling a staff-crafted oak tree—an enduring symbol of strength, wisdom, and the deep roots that keep York, Pa. thriving.
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
UPMC Memorial marked 80 years of care by unveiling a staff-crafted oak tree—an enduring symbol of strength, wisdom, and the deep roots that keep York, Pa. thriving.
UPMC Passavant-Cranberry recently celebrated the grand reveal of our newly renovated campus and expanded specialty services — a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional health care to the community.
October 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
UPMC Passavant-Cranberry recently celebrated the grand reveal of our newly renovated campus and expanded specialty services — a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional health care to the community.
With cutting-edge support from UPMC’s 3D Printing Program, Dr. Matthew Spector transformed a patient’s life with a groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery.
October 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
With cutting-edge support from UPMC’s 3D Printing Program, Dr. Matthew Spector transformed a patient’s life with a groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery.
When research and care move in sync, patients win.
See how Pitt and UPMC are:
✔ Expanding neurostimulation trials
✔ Scaling pain care through UPMC Enterprises
✔ Bringing new treatment closer to home
Full story: tinyurl.com/mrhstphh
See how Pitt and UPMC are:
✔ Expanding neurostimulation trials
✔ Scaling pain care through UPMC Enterprises
✔ Bringing new treatment closer to home
Full story: tinyurl.com/mrhstphh
From Lab to Living Rooms: How Pitt Research and UPMC Care Are Rewriting the Future - UPMC & Pitt Health Sciences News Blog
Throughout Pitt and UPMC, innovation isn’t an abstract idea—it’s the… Read more
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October 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
When research and care move in sync, patients win.
See how Pitt and UPMC are:
✔ Expanding neurostimulation trials
✔ Scaling pain care through UPMC Enterprises
✔ Bringing new treatment closer to home
Full story: tinyurl.com/mrhstphh
See how Pitt and UPMC are:
✔ Expanding neurostimulation trials
✔ Scaling pain care through UPMC Enterprises
✔ Bringing new treatment closer to home
Full story: tinyurl.com/mrhstphh
“Within a few treatments, I was able to walk without pain.”
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport brings noninvasive pain management option closer to home.
Read more: tinyurl.com/sa2ywhd7
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport brings noninvasive pain management option closer to home.
Read more: tinyurl.com/sa2ywhd7
October 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“Within a few treatments, I was able to walk without pain.”
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport brings noninvasive pain management option closer to home.
Read more: tinyurl.com/sa2ywhd7
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport brings noninvasive pain management option closer to home.
Read more: tinyurl.com/sa2ywhd7
@upmc.com and @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social's new Communication Van is a mobile clinic and research lab for hearing, speech, language and voice conditions. More from the @post-gazette.com, including how to get a free hearing screening! - www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...
October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
@upmc.com and @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social's new Communication Van is a mobile clinic and research lab for hearing, speech, language and voice conditions. More from the @post-gazette.com, including how to get a free hearing screening! - www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...
Chronic pain is complex. Care should be, too.
@upmcenterprises.bsky.social is innovating solutions from the molecule to the bedside.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ajuuved
@upmcenterprises.bsky.social is innovating solutions from the molecule to the bedside.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ajuuved
October 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Chronic pain is complex. Care should be, too.
@upmcenterprises.bsky.social is innovating solutions from the molecule to the bedside.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ajuuved
@upmcenterprises.bsky.social is innovating solutions from the molecule to the bedside.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ajuuved
“Most past studies of sensory neuroprosthetics focused on prosthetic control or balance. We designed a clinical trial that evaluates pain relief as the primary focus,” says Dr. Lee Fisher.
Learn how @rnel-pitt.bsky.social explores non-opioid solutions for phantom limb pain: tinyurl.com/mteahrwf
Learn how @rnel-pitt.bsky.social explores non-opioid solutions for phantom limb pain: tinyurl.com/mteahrwf
October 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
“Most past studies of sensory neuroprosthetics focused on prosthetic control or balance. We designed a clinical trial that evaluates pain relief as the primary focus,” says Dr. Lee Fisher.
Learn how @rnel-pitt.bsky.social explores non-opioid solutions for phantom limb pain: tinyurl.com/mteahrwf
Learn how @rnel-pitt.bsky.social explores non-opioid solutions for phantom limb pain: tinyurl.com/mteahrwf