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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Nurses hold signs and chant during the UPMC Rally for Mental Healthcare on Wednesday.

‘UPMC is leaving us with no other choice’: Western Psychiatric nurses authorize strike over staffing crisis

By Delaney Pipon, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Nurses at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, along with elected officials and mental health advocates, gathered outside the hospital on O’Hara Street Wednesday afternoon to rally for improved staffing and wages as contract negotiations with UPMC continue.
Mental health advocates stand outside UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.

‘More scrubs, less suits’: SEIU calls for funding, staffing and conditions changes at Western Psychiatric Hospital 

By Aidan Kasner, Contributing Editor • September 23, 2024
On Monday afternoon, politicians, nurses and community leaders joined together in a “Speak Out for Mental Health” rally to highlight issues in Western Psychiatric Hospital.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Oakland.

Research hub to discover new ways to diagnose and treat endometriosis

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer  • April 5, 2024
A team of Pitt researchers have come together to create a new endometriosis research hub, HER, in Pittsburgh to try and discover new ways to diagnose endometriosis and find more information on the disease.
A rendering of the planned BioForge center in Hazelwood.

University unveils design and plans for new BioForge center

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • July 12, 2023

Pitt unveiled the design and architectural plans for BioForge, a new biomanufacturing center in the Hazelwood neighborhood.  The building is set to be 185,000 square feet, with two stories and a penthouse,...

Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

Gainey challenges UPMC, Pitt property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 29, 2023
Mayor Ed Gainey will challenge the charitable tax exemption status of six UPMC properties and one Pitt property, among others, as part of his review of tax-exempt properties in Pittsburgh.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

Lee and Innamorato slam UPMC, tout antitrust bill in report

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

UPMC “abused” its nonprofit status to consolidate power over the health care industry in western Pennsylvania, according to a new report from the American Economic Liberties Project.  The antimonopoly...

Mayor Ed Gainey speaks during Joe Biden’s visit to Mill 19 in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022.

City to review Pitt, UPMC property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • January 24, 2023
Pitt and UPMC will soon be subject to a review of their “purely public charity” status, which helps them avoid tens of millions of dollars in property taxes. The audit comes as a result of a new executive order from Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

MACRO immerses students in clinical research at UPMC

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • January 19, 2023
Student employment program Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization provides student research associates the skills needed for their futures in medicine and research.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Pitt student founds nonprofit ‘Spread The Love Projects’ to help pediatric patients

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • November 9, 2022
Emaad Khan said he believes many patients are more worried about their medical costs rather than their health.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

University dismissed from lawsuit alleging slander

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 8, 2022
A judge dismissed Pitt from a civil lawsuit filed against the University by Norman Wang, a cardiologist, who claimed he was demoted and slandered having been removed from his job at UPMC after writing an op-ed criticizing affirmative action.
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