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Article - 6 Minute Read
The Urgent Need for More Nurse Preceptors
In this Q&A, Dr. Brandy Hershberger, UPMC’s Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President, UPMC Centers for Nursing Excellence and Academic Affairs, discusses why hospitals, health care systems, professional groups, and policymakers need to recognize and support their efforts. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 9 Minute Read
The Benefits of Telestroke Services at UPMC: Q&A with Rameen Shafiei, MD
In this Q&A, Rameen Shafiei, MD, discusses the benefits of UPMC's telestroke consultation system for patients suspected of having a stroke. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Greg’s Story: How the Hip Preservation Program Kept a 27-Year-Old Marathoner Moving
When Greg Blobner, 27, was diagnosed with FAI (hip impingement) in both hips, he saw the experts at the Hip Preservation Program for surgery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 6 Minute Read
The Growing Challenge of Workplace Violence Against Nurses: Q&A with UPMC Chief Nursing Officer Maribeth McLaughlin
UPMC Chief Nursing Officer Maribeth McLaughlin discusses the concern of violence against nurses and steps to prevent it from happening. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How Inpatient Rehab Helped Nancy After Heart Surgery
Nancy was visiting Pittsburgh to attend her daughter's nursing school graduation when she learned she needed emergency open-heart surgery. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Climate Plays a Major Role in Health. UPMC Is Taking Steps for a More Sustainable Future
Clinicians for Climate Action, a group of health care professionals from UPMC and Pitt, are working toward decarbonizing health care. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Mark’s Story: Treating Prostate Cancer with Robotic Surgery
As a retired funeral director with a family history of cancer, Mark Razanauskas has a unique perspective on life and death. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Dorothy’s Story: Hip Replacement Surgery to Improve Her Pain
Dorothy underwent a hip replacement procedure with orthopaedic surgeon Terrance Foust, DO, at UPMC Cole in September 2023. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Deryk’s Story: Back on the Pitch After Two ACL Surgeries
Thanks to the expertise of the orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists at UPMC Sports Medicine in Pittsburgh, Deryk returned to the soccer pitch. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine