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Article - 5 Minute Read
Peer Support: Bringing Humanity into Recovery
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mike Braun co-sponsored the PEER Support Act to help people who are dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now
Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Proposed Pennsylvania Legislation Could Save More Lives During a Cardiac Emergency
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 375 would require schools to develop and practice clear cardiac emergency response plans. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Violence Against Health Care Workers: Why UPMC Supports the SAVE Act and Other Critical Legislation
A federal statute that protects aircraft and airport workers has served as a model for the SAVE Act. The act would make it a federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee. It would also protect those whose crimes are the result of mental illness. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Why UPMC Supports Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8
The recently passed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8 will expand access to potentially lifesaving breast cancer care for high-risk patients. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 1 Minute Read
What You Need to Know About the Expedited Partner Therapy Act
Expedited partner therapy (EPT) is the practice of treating STD patients' sexual partners. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Health Disparities Q&A with Rep. Patty Kim, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Patty Kim of Dauphin County represents Pennsylvania's current 103rd legislative district. Learn more about her in this Q&A. Read More
Categorized as: Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Why Pennsylvania Needs a Chief Nursing Officer
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation in the state House and Senate that would establish an Office of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Why the Pharmacist COVID-19 Vaccination Waiver Must Continue
A federal waiver allows pharmacists to independently order and administer COVID-19 vaccines, a critical step in slowing COVID-19's spread. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy