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crime-and-justice22 days ago•214 min saved

Pittsburgh pediatrician killed in home invasion; suspect faces new sexual assault charges

Dr. Idris Evans, a 46-year-old pediatrician, was fatally stabbed in his Pittsburgh home early Thursday morning, while his wife was critically injured. The suspect, 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway, was arrested nearby and now faces additional charges for a sexual assault committed the day before the attack. Investigators are determining if the suspect knew the victim or acted randomly, as the motive remains unclear.

via CNN|

#allegheny-county #crime-and-justice #elijah-hemingway

crime25 days ago•1 min saved

Pediatrician Dr. Idris Evans killed in Edgewood home invasion; suspect faces homicide charges

Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, died after being stabbed in his Edgewood home early Thursday morning. His wife, also stabbed, survived in critical condition. Police arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway nearby, charging him with homicide, aggravated assault, and burglary. The suspect claimed Evans invited him inside, but police found no evidence to support that account.

via WTAE|

#crime #edgewood #home-invasion

crime26 days ago•3 min saved

UPMC Pediatric Doctor Slain in Edgewood Home Stabbing; Suspect Arrested

Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, was killed in his Edgewood home early Thursday morning. His wife was critically injured in the attack, which police say involved a suspect who entered through an open window. The suspect, 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway, was arrested nearby and faces homicide and burglary charges.

via CBS News|

#allegheny-county #crime #edgewood

healthcare1 month ago

UPMC and NYU Settle DOJ Probes, Ending Minor Gender-Affirming Care

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and New York University (NYU) Langone Hospitals have agreed to cease providing gender-affirming care to minors, including puberty blockers and surgeries, as part of settlements with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). UPMC will pay $950,000, while NYU will pay $8.5 million. The agreements include non-prosecution protections and no admission of wrongdoing, with both institutions cited for cooperation in ongoing federal investigations.

via wtae.com|

#doj #gender-affirming-care #healthcare

health-and-politics1 month ago•0 min saved

NYU Langone and UPMC Pay DOJ to End Youth Gender Care

NYU Langone and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) have settled with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to cease providing gender-affirming care to minors. NYU Langone will pay $8.5 million, while UPMC will pay $950,000. These agreements, announced on September 18, 2026, follow similar deals with Mount Sinai and other major hospital systems. The settlements include non-prosecution protections for patients and staff but have drawn sharp criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and local officials who view them as capitulation to federal pressure.

via Gothamist|

#doj-investigations #gender-affirming-care #health-and-politics

health2 months ago

Measles reaches Allegheny County as PA cases hit 340

A confirmed measles case in Allegheny County marks the first local infection since 2019, occurring against a backdrop of a severe statewide outbreak that has reached 340 cases. The patient, an unvaccinated individual from a neighboring county, visited UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh twice in August. Health officials are notifying exposed contacts and urging residents to verify their MMR vaccination status, particularly as the school year begins.

via WTAE|

#allegheny-county #health #measles

health9 months ago•7 min saved

UPMC Doctor's Unfiltered Journey Through Cancer

Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, a pediatrician and emergency medicine head at UPMC, shares her breast cancer journey through social media to raise awareness, support others, and document her treatment, highlighting the importance of knowledge, community, and resilience in facing cancer.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#breast-cancer #cancer-awareness #health

healthcare1 year ago•1 min saved

UPMC Ends McKeesport Hospital Residency Program

UPMC has announced it will phase out its Internal Medicine Residency Program at McKeesport Hospital due to a declining local population, resulting in fewer patients for residents. The program will stop recruiting new residents and is expected to be discontinued by July 2027, once current residents complete their training. This decision does not affect other programs like the Family Medicine residency or local health clinics.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#healthcare #healthcare-education #internal-medicine

health2 years ago•4 min saved

First Patient Receives UPMC's Promising Early-Stage Breast Cancer Vaccine

Maria Kitay, inspired by her late cousin's battle with breast cancer, has become the first recipient of an experimental breast cancer vaccine developed by UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh. The vaccine targets ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), an early stage of breast cancer, aiming to prevent its progression. The clinical trial will involve about 50 women, with the goal of proving the vaccine's safety and efficacy. Researchers hope this innovative approach will eventually reduce the need for long-term, side-effect-heavy treatments and improve patients' quality of life.

via TribLIVE|

#breast-cancer #clinical-trial #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"UPMC Promotes Early Testing for Women's Health Month"

UPMC is promoting early detection during Women's Health Month, emphasizing the importance of regular screening tests like Pap smears, mammograms, and colonoscopies to catch diseases such as cervical and breast cancer early. Health experts note that the pandemic caused many women to delay these crucial health appointments, leading to a lapse in care.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#cancer-prevention #early-detection #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Addressing Maternal Mental Health for Safer Pregnancies"

UPMC is raising awareness about maternal mental health, which is often overlooked and affects women facing conditions like infertility, postpartum pregnancy, and menopause. Dr. David Silver emphasizes the need for more resources to support women, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists. The CDC reports that one in eight women experience postpartum depression, with 50% going untreated, and mortality rates are significantly high in minority women. UPMC is working to increase accessibility to resources, and the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available for support.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#health #maternal-mental-health #mental-health-awareness

health2 years ago•1 min saved

UPMC Announces End of Mask Mandate

UPMC is lifting its mask requirement in its facilities due to a sustained decrease in COVID-19, influenza, and RSV transmission and hospitalizations, effective Thursday. While masks are no longer mandatory, staff, patients, support persons, and visitors are still encouraged to wear them, and specific locations may still require masking.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#covid-19 #health #influenza

health2 years ago•1 min saved

UPMC Announces End of Mask Mandate

UPMC will no longer require masks inside its facilities, making them optional in patient-accessible areas due to decreased risk of COVID-19, flu, and RSV transmission, but still encouraged. The organization will reinstate requirements if virus transmission increases, and unvaccinated staff will be required to wear masks through the flu season.

via CBS Pittsburgh|

#covid-19 #flu-season #health

accidentsincidents2 years ago•2 min saved

"UPMC Luna Garage Entrance Closed Due to Retaining Wall Collapse in Bloomfield"

A portion of a retaining wall near a UPMC garage in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood collapsed, causing disruptions for drivers. No injuries or property damage were reported, and the parking garage remains open while structural engineers assess the wall's integrity. The entrance along Baum Boulevard is closed, and city officials briefly closed the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway below the collapse as a precaution.

via WTAE Pittsburgh|

#accidentsincidents #bloomfield #luna-garage

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pittsburgh Welcomes New Year's Babies with Dual Celebrations at AHN and UPMC"

The first babies of 2024 in the Pittsburgh area were born at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and Allegheny Health Network's Wexford Hospital just after midnight on New Year's Day. Two babies, Madison Mrockosky and Eduardo Lopez Brito, were born at 12:45 a.m. at UPMC, while Capria Josephine Polizotto was born a minute later at AHN. The families celebrated the new arrivals with various gifts, including a year of free diapers and a birthday gift basket.

via TribLIVE|

##2024firstbabies #alleghenyhealthnetwork