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Pitt dermatologists expand access to uninsured and underserved
MobileDerm offers care in "dermatology deserts" in Pennsylvania.
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Got a New Year’s resolution? Pitt’s got resources.
Whether you want to exercise more, save money or quit smoking, Pitt is here to help students and employees live better in 2022.
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How emotions fuel fake news on social media
Angry about that headline? Then you’ll probably share this story, Pitt researchers show.
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Pitt vs. Michigan State is a win-win for this Pitt-Greensburg couple
Bill and Gayle Pamerleau, both long-time Pitt employees and Michigan State University alums, say they’re torn between the two teams facing off in the Peach Bowl.
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Difficult Conversations: How to give bad news, according to a palliative care doctor
Bob Arnold, founder of UPMC’s Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, shares his expertise and tips in this Q&A.
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Pitt researchers receive grant to explore wireless technology for people with disabilities
The team hopes to improve accessibility and promote mainstream wireless inclusion through technology services with a $4.6 million grant.
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Get ready for the Peach Bowl with these recipes
When Pitt takes on Michigan State on Dec. 30, you'll be ready with these peachy recipes from a Pitt Athletics nutritionist.
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A team effort gets a child a new kidney for Christmas
Molly Trott gave her Pitt Athletics coworker Mary Beth George and her family an exceptional early Christmas present.
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How you can help your neighbors this holiday season
Calls to the United Way’s 211 crisis hotline have soared over the past 18 months. Help them help neighbors in need.
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8 ways to study smarter, according to Study Lab tutors
Exams are approaching — here’s how to ace ’em.
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Lead from the front
Going to school for 23 years doesn't necessarily mean you can run a clinic. A new Pitt program helps physicians and other clinicians build their leadership skills and business savvy.
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Why do some people get jet lag and others don’t?
A $6.2 million grant from the WoodNext Fund will help Pitt researchers find out — and potentially unlock other sleep mysteries in the process.
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Get your booster and volunteer at pop-up clinics
Want to help boost community immunity? Register to volunteer at a Dec. 16 or Jan. 12 pop-up clinic.
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Pitt’s Health Justice Scholars focus on equity in public health
Students are addressing issues including health disparities in transgender communities and links between racism and asthma.
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Alumnus Joseph Kannarkat is Pitt’s newest Schwarzman Scholar
He has studied health care systems in the U.K. and Kenya, hoping to bring insights back to the U.S. His next stop, supported by the prestigious scholarship, is China.
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Get the latest facts about COVID-19 booster shots
Here are answers to your frequently asked questions and where you can get your shot.
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Yanshan Wang named chair-elect of the Natural Language Processing Working Group for the American Medical Informatics Association
His research interests focus on artificial intelligence, natural language processing and machine/deep learning methodologies and applications in health care.
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A new Pitt pledge encourages health care providers to use opioid alternatives
The School of Dental Medicine was the first in the nation to implement opioid-free pain management for most procedures in its clinics. Now, the practice is spreading.
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Jamie Hammond is the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Educator of the Year
Awardees are selected for making a difference in the lives of others and inspiring students to become well-trained physician assistants.
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The first in-person event at the SHRS Wellness Pavilion focused on Black maternal health
The forum gave attendees a chance to discuss solutions to pressing health issues in the Homewood community and beyond.