$25 million Hillman grant for Pitt to make the region a vision care hub
A giant in the field of vision research and treatment, Dr. José-Alain Sahel is building a team of researchers that will rival the best in the world.
02 Mar 2021
Sponsored: Special enrollment period extended for Pennsylvanians due to COVID-19
Here’s what you need to know about Pennsylvania’s health insurance enrollment extension.
01 Mar 2021
Pitt inventor of the marijuana breathalyzer creates 5-minute Covid test
The research team is working on a handheld device that will detect Covid electronically in five minutes, faster and with more accuracy than conventional tests.
23 Feb 2021
PA expands vaccine eligibility to ages 65 and older; UPMC vaccinates workers serving vulnerable populations
The state announced Tuesday that vaccination eligibility is expanding to approximately 3.5 million Pennsylvanians.
20 Jan 2021
UPMC shares plan for vaccines, antibody treatments and more beds
"We are not overwhelmed with this virus.”
08 Dec 2020
UPMC Children’s Hospital makes Top 15 Hospitals in Innovation list for its work in diabetes
“That’s why there’s excitement at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh about a patented discovery that could spell the welcome end to daily needle jabs."
03 Dec 2020
Pittsburgh Innovation District is driving our future economy and $1.9 billion in development
Pittsburgh has something going for it that many cities lack: a concentration of research powerhouses — Pitt, CMU, UPMC — that basically all share the same neighborhood.
24 Nov 2020
Covid cases are way up, death rates are down. UPMC docs provide update
UPMC projects confidence that they have the resources and hard-earned knowledge to deal with whatever comes next in the pandemic.
11 Nov 2020
Sponsored: Without good health, it’s hard to enjoy a good life
It sounds cliché, but your health is the most valuable thing you have. (The COVID-19 pandemic has made that very clear.) That’s why it’s important for you to carefully evaluate your health insurance options eac...
26 Oct 2020
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is offering new drug for postpartum depression
“Postpartum depression is a serious and sometimes difficult-to-treat disorder," says says Dr. James Schuster. “UPMC Health Plan recognizes that this medication is an important new treatment option for our members.”
15 Oct 2020