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There's more to health inequities than income

Modern medicine promises bountiful health, so why have Black Americans been left behind? The risk factor is not race, but racism and its legacy.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • School of Medicine
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Advice for the best relationship from a Pitt psychologist

This Valentine’s Day, relationship expert Amanda Forest shares her research on how to be a supportive partner.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Amber Johnson earns 2022 Escalator Award for Research

Johnson plans to explore neighborhood-level determinants of health for patients with hypertension.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
  • School of Medicine
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4 new hydroponic micro-farms are feeding Pitt students

Over winter recess, Pitt became home to the largest installation of micro-farming units on any campus in the country.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt and UPMC researchers improve heart-disease monitoring after pregnancy

Their at-home system for tracking blood pressure and providing ongoing care recently won a federal award.

  • Health and Wellness
  • School of Medicine
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Street Medicine at Pitt serves Pittsburghers without homes — and educates future medical professionals

On a cold night in January, students headed downtown to provide health care, cold weather supplies and a listening ear.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Apply for $50,000 from the Virginia Kaufman Pain Research Challenge

The funding program aims to advance ideas and solutions addressing problems in the area of pain.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Technology & Science
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Upload your COVID-19 booster shot information

Learn how to upload a new photo of your vaccination card.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Covid-19
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Mental health professionals will now respond to crises on campus, thanks to a new partnership

The University Counseling Center and Pitt Police have launched a new initiative to de-escalate situations where students are in distress.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News

Register for the In Our Own Write creative workshop for LGBTQ elders

The no-cost, virtual workshop will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. between Feb. 16 and May 9.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Arts and Humanities
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A Pitt hiring initiative aims to reduce racial disparities in the region

The program's goals are to engage more faculty to conduct research, educate students and engage in service.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Public Health
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Brush up on boosters

Get the latest info from the experts in Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Covid-19
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Pitt will provide one N95 respirator per person starting Jan. 27

Get yours at the concierge entrances to buildings or at three pickup stations this week. Surgical masks will continue to be available.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
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Apply now for a new faculty development certificate program

To obtain the certificate of completion, faculty will be required to participate in about 15 hours of programming.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
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When grief doesn't go away

Pitt researchers are trying to help people experiencing prolonged grief during the pandemic.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, OEDI offer walk-in hours

January sessions will be virtual, with in-person walk-in hours returning in February.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
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Difficult Conversations: So you messed up. Here's how to apologize.

Karina Schumann, director of Pitt’s Conflict Resolution Lab, shares her tips in this Q&A.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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What you need to know about Dry January

Taking a break from booze? Sober curious? Abstaining from alcohol can improve your health. Learn more about University resources for students.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Students
  • School of Medicine
  • University News
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The University of Pittsburgh is launching an undergraduate public health program

More than 800 students have already applied for the inaugural class starting this fall.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
  • School of Public Health
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Get your COVID-19 booster at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 12

Appointments are preferred, though walk-ins will be welcome.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News