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Article - 4 Minute Read
Matt’s Story: Recovering from COVID’s Impact at the Inpatient Rehab Unit
Matt thought the worst was behind him after a week-long hospital stay for COVID-19. But when problems continued, he knew he needed more care. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Debra’s Story: How an Innovative Therapy Is Being Used to Treat Her Rare Cancer
After being diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, Debra Miller underwent a clinical trial of a promising, innovative treatment. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Zack’s Story: Canadian College Student Finds Concussion Relief
Ottawa native Zack had just begun his first semester of college in 2016 when he sustained his first serious concussion. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Barbara Jo’s Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
After having shortness of breath, Barbara Jo scheduled a cardiovascular risk assessment with the Magee-Womens Heart Program. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories, Women's Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
John’s Story: How Monoclonal Antibodies Helped Keep His COVID-19 Infection From Becoming Severe
John Drewery received monoclonal antibody treatment at UPMC after testing positive for COVID-19. Learn more about his story. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC Stories
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Video
50 Phenoms: How a Woman Overcomes Multiple Sclerosis Every Day
Laurie Denison was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 40 years old but doesn't let the disease define her. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 6 Minute Read
The Freemans’ Story: How Monoclonal Antibodies Helped a Married Couple
Married couple Julie and Irv Freeman both received monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for COVID-19. The treatment helped them recover. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC Stories
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Cindy’s Story: Rehab Unit Helps COVID-19 Survivor Return Home
After a long battle with COVID-19, including a 3-week hospital stay and 5 days on a ventilator, Cindy turned to UPMC Western Maryland's Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab Unit (CIRU) to prepare for her return home Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Video
50 Phenoms: How a Student Overcame a Traumatic Spinal Injury
Ryan Kolonich suffered a severe spinal injury while skiing in high school. But spinal surgery and rehab helped him recover. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories