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Why UPMC Supports Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8

May 24, 2023

The recently passed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8 will expand access to potentially lifesaving breast cancer care for high-risk patients. Learn more. Read More

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What You Need to Know About the Expedited Partner Therapy Act

July 21, 2022

Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is the practice of treating STD patients' sexual partners. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Health Disparities Q&A with Rep. Patty Kim, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

April 26, 2022

Patty Kim of Dauphin County represents Pennsylvania's current 103rd legislative district. Learn more about her in this Q&A. Read More

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Why Pennsylvania Needs a Chief Nursing Officer

December 21, 2021

Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation in the state House and Senate that would establish an Office of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Read More

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Why the Pharmacist COVID-19 Vaccination Waiver Must Continue

August 9, 2021

A federal waiver allows pharmacists to independently order and administer COVID-19 vaccines, a critical step in slowing COVID-19's spread. Read More

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What You Need to Know About Audio-Only Telehealth

August 6, 2021

Telehealth is a broad term that refers to the remote delivery of health care and information through HIPAA-compliant technology. Read More

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Health Disparities Q&A with Sharee Livingston, DO

August 5, 2021

Sharee Livingston, DO, is chair of obstetrics and gynecology at UPMC Lititz in Lancaster County, Pa., and a member of the hospital's board of trustees. Read More

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Health Disparities Q&A With Dr. Bledsoe

June 24, 2021

Demond E. Bledsoe, PhD, LPC, is a senior program director with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, where he provides clinical support to inpatient behavioral health units in UPMC hospitals and select outpatient facilities across Pennsylvania. Read More

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The Importance of Addressing Black Maternal Health

April 8, 2021

While Black Maternal Health Week is important in recognizing Black mothers everywhere and the challenges they face. Read More

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