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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 18/07/2026
Two common health challenges are colliding. Researchers @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social found that 1 in 10 adults report both heavy drinking and obesity - a combination that may increase long-term liver disease risk. www.observer-reporter.com/living/2026/...
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Study: 1 in 10 adults reports heavy drinking, obesity
A new study led by a researcher at UPMC in Pittsburgh found that 1 in 10 U.S. adults reports both heavy drinking and obesity. Both are on the rise across the country, and the study published this spri...
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 11/07/2026
A Medicare pilot program is opening the door to broader GLP-1 access. A UPMC & @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social doctor explains what patients should know triblive.com/news/health-...
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UPMC doctor weighs in on Medicare’s new GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage
The hottest research-backed weight-loss drug in America is now covered by Medicare for just a $50 monthly co-pay. While Medicare already covered the peptide GLP-1 for those with diabetes and cardiovas...
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 02/07/2026
Behind every diagnosis is a story. Councilwoman Erika Strassburger and Pittsburgh’s aphasia community is raising awareness, sharing experiences, and building connections - reminding us that communication challenges shouldn’t mean isolation. @post-gazette.com www.post-gazette.com/news/health/...
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Aphasia awareness gains traction in Pittsburgh City Council, state House
The word is finally starting to spread about aphasia. Despite affecting more than 2 million Americans annually, few people have heard about the neurological...
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 29/04/2026
Through a partnership with the Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, UPMC is expanding orthopedic services in York, Pennsylvania.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 23/04/2026
Families across northwest Pennsylvania now have expanded access to pediatric rehabilitation services with the opening of UPMC Children’s Rehabilitation Therapies in Erie, a new outpatient location to offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 20/04/2026
Multivitamins? Vitamin D? Iron? UPMC Family Medicine doc Dr. Raquel Zemtsov shares what supplements she takes and why. www.self.com/story/supple... #vitamins #supplements #health #familymedicine #primarycare
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6 Supplements Doctors Actually Take
Physicians say they can fill in nutritional gaps when necessary, but there are some caveats.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 17/04/2026
In an historic achievement, UPMC and @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social clinician-scientists invented an experimental therapy that allowed liver transplant patients to remain off anti-rejection drugs for more than three years. More at tinyurl.com/tbjn8c3a
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 07/04/2026
How do you safely manage antiseizure meds during pregnancy and postpartum? @upmc.com and @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social's Dr. Page Pennell shares insights from a large, multi-center study on the latest Neurology podcast from @GreenJournal. 🎧 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpBR... #epilepsy #pregnancy #seizures
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Antiseizure Medication Dosing Strategy During Pregnancy and Early Postpartum in Women With...
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 13/03/2026
The expansion at Expedition Trail is bringing more specialty care to the Gettysburg area so patients can be seen closer to home and with shorter wait times.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 10/03/2026
UPMC hosted Empowered Esports, a monthly community gaming event for individuals of all ages with physical disabilities. These inclusive sessions feature accessible gaming stations, adaptive equipment, and opportunities for connection through play and friendly competition.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 02/03/2026
UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation unveiled a new Women’s Mobile Health Unit. Women’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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 20/02/2026
A ‘Wicked’-ly wonderful acting troupe stops by UPMC Children’s to defy gravity and lift patient's spirits.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 17/02/2026
Pittsburgh’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).
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 13/02/2026
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. Learn more: www.upmc.com/media/news/0...
An exterior aerial photo of UPMC Washington.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 03/02/2026
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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 30/01/2026
Caring for our community is part of who we are. On Thursday, UPMC pledged to commit $10 million to Pittsburgh’s Emergency Medical Services to expedite the replacement of lifesaving vehicles and equipment. @cityofpittsburgh.bsky.social @coreyoconnorpa.bsky.social
(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 O’Connor, Pittsburgh mayor; Sheldon Williams, Pittsburgh’s acting public safety director; and John McClory, Pittsburgh’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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 27/01/2026
UPMC Magee‑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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 23/01/2026
Pitt Dental Medicine's new digital dentistry labs put students on the front lines of cutting‑edge technology while giving patients access to the latest in modern dental care. @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 30/12/2025
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
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 09/12/2025
Research from the University of Pittsburgh & UPMC reveals signs of consciousness in brain injury patients who seem otherwise unresponsive. A breakthrough in understanding the brain’s hidden activity and what's possible for these patients. post-gazette.com/news/health/...
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Pitt study probes 'covert consciousness'
‘I love you ... I always repeat those words to her in the hope that one day she will answer me.’
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 04/12/2025
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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 02/12/2025
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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 26/11/2025
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
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 13/11/2025
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!
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 11/11/2025
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...
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What’s Afterwards, Steelers’ Rookies, Wheelchair Wash, Cutting Ribbons | NOW EP088
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 07/11/2025
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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 07/11/2025
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
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 04/11/2025
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
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 31/10/2025
Grateful for our incredible team members at UPMC Passavant. Hearing stories like this reinforces what we do. triblive.com/aande/celebr...
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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...
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 30/10/2025
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...
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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, [.....
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 30/10/2025
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...
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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, [.....
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 25/10/2025
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
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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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 21/10/2025
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
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 20/10/2025
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
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 20/10/2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 rookie class spread smiles at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. #steelers
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 16/10/2025
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
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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 disease… Read more
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 16/10/2025
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
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 15/10/2025
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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 13/10/2025
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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 10/10/2025
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.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 10/10/2025
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
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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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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 09/10/2025
“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
Exterior view of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 09/10/2025
@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/...
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 08/10/2025
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
Computer-generated image of a star-shaped cell with a network of interconnected lines, symbolizing innovation in pain management. Logos for UPMC Enterprises, Glimmer Health, and Latigo Bio are displayed on the side.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 07/10/2025
“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
Researcher Dr. Lee Fisher (left) discusses neurostimulation research with a study participant (right).
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 06/10/2025
Innovation isn’t just an idea. It’s care you can feel. From osteoarthritis to limb loss, Pitt research and UPMC care offer innovative treatments and rewriting what’s possible for people living with chronic pain. See how Pitt + UPMC deliver life-changing care: inside.upmc.com/from-lab-to-...
A close-up of movement trackers secured to a research participant’s shoe, as she takes a step with assistance from a physical therapist.
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 03/10/2025
Thank you to the Harpey K Foundation, the Kenning family, and a dedicated research team at @rnel-pitt.bsky.social and UPMC for making new breakthroughs possible. Full story: tinyurl.com/4ze476kz
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 01/10/2025
Inspired by their daughter Harper, the Kenning family’s gift is helping @rnel-pitt.bsky.social and UPMC develop personalized care for kids with spina bifida. Full story + video: tinyurl.com/4ze476kz
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 29/09/2025
A transformative gift from the Harpey K Foundation is fueling @rnel-pitt.bsky.social research into personalized care for kids with spina bifida. Full story + 5-min video: inside.upmc.com/new-research...
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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 24/09/2025
Sixty wheelchair users had their chairs scrubbed and evaluated for potential problems at the @upmc.com Rehabilitation Institute’s Wheelchair Wash & Tune-Up! The annual event is one example of how UPMC’s commitment to patients extends well beyond the doors of the clinic or hospital.
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