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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 2d

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.

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 2d

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

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 5d

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

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 9d

Grateful for our incredible team members at UPMC Passavant. Hearing stories like this reinforces what we do. triblive.com/aande/celebr...

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 · 10d

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...

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 · 10d

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...

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, [.....

eyeandear.org

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UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 15d

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

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 · 19d

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

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 20d

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

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 20d

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2025 rookie class spread smiles at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. #steelers

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 24d

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

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 · 24d

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 · 25d

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.

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · 27d

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.

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Oct 10

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.

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Oct 10

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

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 · Oct 9

“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 · Oct 9

@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 · Oct 8

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.

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Oct 7

“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).

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Oct 6

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.

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Oct 3

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

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Oct 1

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

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Sep 29

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...

UPMCnews @news.upmc.com · Sep 24

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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