Today’s news
Script Doctor Brings Pittsburgh's Forgotten History to HBO
Sylvia Owusu-Ansah '00 shapes medical storytelling on HBO Max's hit drama "The Pitt"

Federal Funding Uncertainty Disrupts Public Health Programs
Repeated cycles of funding freezes and reinstatements create instability that erodes crucial prevention efforts.
PurpleLab and Decentriq Launch Industry's First Social Media Measurement Solution for Healthcare
Partnership enables life sciences brands to connect social media campaigns to real-world patient outcomes
Recent news
Mar. 5, 2026
Brookline Bar Ordered Closed Over Health Code Violations
Egghead's Saloon cited for issues including malfunctioning wastewater disposal and evidence of smoking in food prep areas.
Mar. 5, 2026
Baxter Joins National Infusion Collaborative to Advance Safety
The medtech leader will contribute expertise in connected infusion systems and digital solutions.
Mar. 5, 2026
UHS Expands AI Adoption in Revenue Cycle Operations
The for-profit health system is deploying AI to improve documentation, streamline claims appeals, and support post-discharge care.
Mar. 4, 2026
Allegheny Health Network Appoints New Chief Nurse Executive
Dr. Ashley M. Carlucci brings extensive experience in advancing nursing excellence and workforce innovation.
Mar. 3, 2026
Juniata College Plans Rural Health Collaborative in Huntingdon County
The college was awarded a federal grant to strategically plan the new network to address declining healthcare access in the region.
Mar. 3, 2026
Preceptors Crucial for Nurse Recruiting and Retention, Says CNO
UPMC executive highlights the outsized influence of preceptors in developing relationships with new nurses
Mar. 3, 2026
Bringing Nature Indoors: UPMC Shadyside's Biophilic Art Installation
The 'Bower' sculpture exemplifies a growing trend of integrating natural elements into healthcare and workplace design.
Mar. 2, 2026
Longevity Health (XAGE) and Its Rivals Compared
A head-to-head review of Longevity Health and its competitors in the health industry
Mar. 2, 2026
Study Links Nurse Understaffing to Higher Risk of Death, Readmissions
Recommendations do not go far enough in calling for policy action, experts say
Feb. 27, 2026
Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery Introduces Sofwave for Non-Invasive Skin Tightening
The FDA-cleared Sofwave technology provides an advanced non-surgical option for skin rejuvenation.
Feb. 27, 2026
Patients Seek Subtle, Undetectable Cosmetic Enhancements
A shift towards natural-looking results is underway in the world of cosmetic injectables.
Feb. 26, 2026
Nurse-Firefighter Leaps Into Action During Lehigh Valley Hospital Blaze
David Spalding, a registered nurse and volunteer firefighter, rushed to help battle a fire that broke out at LVH-Dickson City earlier this month.
Feb. 25, 2026
Telehealth Costs 5 Times Less Than Office Visits, Penn Medicine Study Finds
Researchers analyzed over 160,000 virtual and in-person visits for 10 common conditions, including COVID-19 and anxiety.
Feb. 25, 2026
23 Recent CMO and CNO Appointments Announced
Dozens of hospitals and health systems have appointed new clinical executives over the past month.
Feb. 24, 2026
Pittsburgh EMT Calls for Napping on the Job to Combat Fatigue
After a 32-hour shift, a paramedic realized EMTs should be allowed to nap during long hours to improve safety and health.
Feb. 24, 2026
Geisinger Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit for $450K
The health system will pay the settlement and submit reports to the EEOC about terminated employees who took leave.
Feb. 24, 2026
St. Mary Medical Center Nurses Ratify New 3-Year Agreement
The new contract includes significant pay raises and improved staffing language.
Feb. 24, 2026
Scholars Network Rethinks Clinical Recruitment and Retention
Innovative program helps universities grow enrollment and health systems build reliable talent pipelines
Feb. 23, 2026
Penn State Health CEO Continues Practicing Medicine
Dr. Michael Kupferman maintains clinical duties while leading health system through Epic integration and medical group unification.
Feb. 23, 2026
UPMC Cole to Build Landmark Solar Farm
The hospital's new 5.5-megawatt solar project will meet nearly all of its electricity needs and set a new standard for sustainability in rural health care.