Pitt’s European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) has been re-designated as a European Union Center of Excellence. In recognition of the award, the Delegation of the European Commission recently presented grants totaling 3.42 million euros (about $4.7 million) to 11 EU centers at U.S. universities. The grants will fund center activities from 2008 to 2011. […]
Heart assist device approved for non-transplant cases >
October 9th, 2008UPMC has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for ventricular assist device (VAD) support for destination therapy, which is heart support for patients with end-stage heart disease who are not candidates for heart transplantation. Previously, VADs primarily were used as a bridge to heart transplant, but as clinical experience has demonstrated, they have […]
No-incision surgery treats acid reflux >
October 9th, 2008People with severe, chronic heartburn that does not respond to medication have a new surgical treatment option at UPMC that does not require any incisions. Heartburn, which also is known as acid reflux disease, is a condition in which acid from the stomach creeps up into the esophagus and causes a burning sensation in the […]
Flu shot clinics set >
October 9th, 2008Flu shots will be provided on various dates through Nov. 25 at select Pittsburgh campus locations and at Falk Pharmacy. Pitt faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage can receive a flu shot at no out-of-pocket cost; however, they must show their valid University and UPMC Health Plan ID cards. The claim for the […]
Administration orders budget cuts >
October 9th, 2008University administrators are asking for budget cuts from unit leaders as they brace for a reduction in Pitt’s state appropriation. In the wake of a decision by Gov. Edward G. Rendell to withhold some $7.25 million (4.25 percent of Pitt’s current appropriation) from the University’s June appropriation payment if state revenues continue to fall short […]