The Western PA Healthcare News Team

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What You Need To Know About Chronic Kidney Disease

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

If you or your loved one suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD), then it’s important to know about the potential ...

Patient Care

How Good Leadership Can Positively Impact Patient Experience

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Quality nursing leadership can positively impact patient care and experience beyond the hospital walls. With exemplary leadership, nurses can better ...

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UPMC Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%, Announces New Sustainability Leadership

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

UPMC intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% within the next eight years across its footprint – one component ...

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UPMC for Life Announces New Benefits for Medicare Plans for 2023

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

UPMC Health Plan today announced its 2023 UPMC for Life Medicare Advantage (MA) offerings and highlighted several new resources to meet seniors’ needs ...

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Pitt-Developed Genetic Test for Pancreatic Cancer Outperforms Current Guidelines

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

A molecular test called PancreaSeq accurately classifies pancreatic cysts as potentially cancerous or benign, according to a large, multi-center study ...

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The Importance of Field Placement in Education

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Over the years, the labor market has become increasingly harsh on fresh graduates as many potential employers require degree certificates ...

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Mario Lemieux Foundation Donates $5 Million to UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation to Establish Pediatric Cancer Research Institute

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation announced today that it has received a $5 million gift from the Mario Lemieux Foundation to establish a pediatric ...