State officials attempt to avert UPMC, Highmark breakup
By Jon Moss, Contributing Editor
February 11, 2019
UPMC and Highmark have a long history of conflict, and this came to a head when UPMC refused to sign a consent decree in late 2018 that would allow Highmark insurance to be used at UPMC hospitals.
Breast cancer researchers continue innovating
By Sid Lingala, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019
Innovations in technology for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment bring hope to patients and exciting discoveries to researchers.
Pitt medical school dean steps down
By Brian Gentry, Assistant News Editor
January 24, 2019
Dr. Arthur Levine, senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine, announced Wednesday that he will soon step down from those positions, according to a press release.
Oakland community speaks out against UPMC building
By Dylan Giacobbe, For The Pitt News
October 17, 2018
Innovative health treatments could be coming to Oakland as soon as 2023 — but some Oakland residents disapprove of the buildings coming with it.
UPMC Mercy expansion approved after community voices opposition
By Kieran Mclean, Staff Writer
August 9, 2018
UPMC Mercy's controversial expansion plan will proceed, after a 7-2 vote and more than two hours of public opposition to the plan.
Community speaks out against Mercy Hospital expansion
By Kieran Mclean, Staff Writer
July 18, 2018
A group of community members gathered Tuesday to urge the Pittsburgh City Council require UPMC enter a community benefits agreement.
Coloring out cancer: Students run for research
By Theresa Dickerson | For The Pitt News
April 16, 2018
Colors flew through the air in Schenley Park this past weekend at the Pittsburgh Attacks Cancer Together’s 5K Race and Color Run. Members of the Pittsburgh community came to support the student-led organization at its annual event, which aims to raise money for the Hillman Cancer Research Center. Whi...
Kids strut for a cause: PDM raises money for Children’s Hospital
By Madeline Gavatorta and Kieran Mclean | The Pitt News Staff
March 20, 2018
Twelve children, ages 4 to 17, modeled personally selected JCPenney outfits in the Soldiers and Sailors auditorium Monday night on a runway of bright white Christmas lights. They were the main event at Pitt Dance Marathon’s fashion show. PDM’s Annual Fashion Show, is in its third year and raised $3,...
Letter to the Editor | Is Pitt practicing what it preaches?
March 16, 2018
Pitt’s investment in immunotherapy cancer treatment is clearly in line with the University’s mission. But a growing number of students and faculty are calling on Pitt Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and the Board of Trustees to address a number of glaring investments and disinvestments that stand i...
Pitt police use Taser on woman
By Rachel Glasser | News Editor
December 5, 2017
Pitt police deployed a Taser on a woman who fled from UPMC Presbyterian Monday morning. A video aired on WTAE shows the woman wearing a hospital gown walking along Forbes Avenue in the direction of traffic on the road. Pitt police shouted at her to stop moving, but she continued to walk. A University...