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For Journalists Liz Reid Manager 412-514-7866 reide4@upmc.edu Alejandra Ruiz Leon Manager, Science Writing 412-930-1438 ruizleonap@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor.

For Journalists Karen Beardsley Senior Manager 814-392-3362 beardsleypetitkl@upmc.edu Lisa Lombardo Director, Public Relations 412-398-2646 lombardola@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor.

For Journalists Diane Heins Manager, Public Relations 724-705-3546 HeinsDM@UPMC.edu Cynthia Patton Director 412-415-6085 pattonc4@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor.

For Journalists Karen Beardsley Senior Manager 814-392-3362 beardsleypetitkl@upmc.edu Lisa Lombardo Director, Public Relations 412-398-2646 lombardola@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor.

For Journalists Liz Reid Manager 412-514-7866 reide4@upmc.edu Allison Hydzik Director, Science and Research 412-647-9975 hydzikam@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor.

Following a $10 million investment in January, UPMC joined a five-year funding partnership with the city to contribute an additional $25 million over five years for EMS vehicles and equipment. UPMC will be investing an additional $25 million over five years for EMS vehicles and equipment for the city of Pittsburgh, on top of the $10 million donation for the EMS fleet in January.

For Journalists Elaine Vitone Manager 412-925-0320 vitoneeg@upmc.edu Allison Hydzik Director, Science and Research 412-647-9975 hydzikam@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor. 6/24/2026 PITTSBURGH – For many people with asthma, air-quality advisories are harbingers of worsening symptoms.

6/24/2026 WASHINGTON, Pa. — On Monday, UPMC Washington marked the official launch of its therapy dog program for employees and patients with a celebration for Savior the therapy dog’s first birthday. The event also introduced the Washington Greene Health Foundation — formerly the Washington Health System Foundation — and its expanded scope. Held in the UPMC Washington Community Room, the celebration brought together hospital leadership, team members and community supporters.

For Journalists Liz Reid Manager 412-514-7866 reide4@upmc.edu Andrea Yorchuck (Kunicky) Senior Manager 412-552-7448 KunickyA@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor.

For Journalists Elaine Vitone Manager 412-925-0320 vitoneeg@upmc.edu Allison Hydzik Director, Science and Research 412-647-9975 hydzikam@upmc.edu Want to Make an Appointment or Need Patient Information? Contact UPMC at 1-800-533-8762. Go to Find a Doctor to search for a UPMC doctor. 6/19/2026 PITTSBURGH — When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease looked completely different.