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3D Printing Adds a New Dimension to Medicine

October 9, 2019

Learn more about 3D printing and imaging and how it is helping UPMC surgeons. "If we can scan it, we can model it." Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: 3D printing, Chad Dehmer, imaging services, medical 3D printing, tumors, ultrasound, UPMC
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Spine Surgery: Maura’s Story

May 17, 2019

Learn more about Maura and her experience with spine surgery at UPMC Passavant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health
Tagged with: surgery, UPMC
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Lung Transplant 30 Years and Counting: Paul McGuinness Patient Story

April 9, 2019

Paul McGuinness became the second person at UPMC to receive a double lung transplant to replace lungs scarred by cystic fibrosis (CF). Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
Tagged with: Cystic fibrosis, lung transplant, UPMC
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Signs of Stroke in Women

January 9, 2019

Stroke in women is the third leading cause of death for American women. Learn more about signs and risk factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: American Stroke Association, contraceptives, heart disease, hormone replacement, prevention, risk, stroke, stroke center, stroke in women, UPMC, women
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Life Changers in Stroke Recovery: Stacey’s Story

November 5, 2018

Stacey Mlodzianowski is one of UPMC's life changers — those who tirelessly give back. She organizes the Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: UPMC
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A Friendly Face at UPMC St. Margaret: Meet Clyde Fritzley

May 18, 2018

Clyde Fritzley has been a greeter at St. Margaret for 11 years. He exemplifies the quality of care and kindness offered at UPMC St. Margaret. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: UPMC
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How the Digital Experience is Changing Health Care at a Fundamental Level

March 5, 2018

The people of UPMC are wired and connected throughout and beyond the organization. Learn more about the evolving digital experience at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: UPMC Next
Tagged with: innovation, Most Wired, UPMC, Vivify
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Pushing Health Care Into a New Realm of Possibility

March 3, 2018

Innovation is at the core of everything UPMC does. From vision restoration to transplant, , and immunotherapy, our thinking eliminates the boundaries. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Medical Innovation and Breakthroughs
Tagged with: innovation, UPMC
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Funding Innovation Is the Future of Health Care

March 3, 2018

Prevailing wisdom holds hospitals and payers are too entrenched and risk-averse to solve problems or even adopt new solutions. Except when it comes to UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: UPMC Next
Tagged with: innovation, UPMC