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UPMC APPreciation Week 2023: Honoring Our Exceptional Advanced Practice Providers
APPs are highly trained and trusted medical professionals who work hand-in-hand with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, creating a seamless and exceptional environment of care.
Suellen Gallegos Receives Cameos of Caring Nursing Award
The Cameos of Caring® Program & Awards pays tribute to the exceptional contributions of nurses working in acute care hospitals.
November 2023 Publications
Twenty-seven publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month.
Dr. Cynthia Wells Helps Ignite Passion for Anesthesiology Careers at UPMC Jameson Robotics Day
Dr. Cynthia Wells took the stage alongside her colleagues from UPMC Jameson for the hospital's highly anticipated second annual Robotics Day.
Tammy Nuzzo Joins UPMC Preceptor Academy
The UPMC Preceptor Academy is a diverse collective of Advanced Practice Providers whose mission is to nurture and sustain an unrivaled Center of Excellence.
Dr. Ramakrishna Mukkamala’s Expertise in Innovative Blood Pressure Monitoring Technologies Garners Media Spotlight
Ramakrishna Mukkamala, PhD, and his pioneering work in the realm of blood pressure monitoring technologies recently received recognition in various media outlets.
APP Academy to Include Participation from Department Clinicians
The 4th Annual Advanced Practice Provider Academy will be held November 3-4, 2023, at Cumberland Woodlands Village in Allison Park, PA.
UPMC ENABLED Introduces Students to Healthcare Careers at Disability Mentoring Day
The UPMC ENABLED employee resource group partnered with other UPMC groups to participate in Disability Mentoring Day at UPMC Mercy on October 18th.
Dr. Andrew Herlich Wins AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Herlich received the Distinguished Service Award for Non-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMSs), which recognizes non-OMS fellows and members who have made a significant contribution to the OMS specialty and community.
UPMC Mercy CRNA Turns Pain Into Purpose
Stephanie A. Waters, MSN, CRNA, a nurse anesthetist at UPMC Mercy co-authored a children’s book in honor of her brother Kevin who passed away suddenly from encephalitis in January, aged 30.
Dr. Carol Rose
It is with heavy hearts that we share the somber news of the passing of one of our esteemed former faculty members, Carol E. Rose, MD.
Dr. Wende Goncz Receives Reverend William A. Passavant Humanitarian Award
Wende A. Goncz, DO, MMM, received the award in recognition of her superb charitable works both at home and abroad at the Legacy of Caring Gala hosted by the Passavant Foundation on September 21, 2023.
Dr. Grace Lim Appointed as ASA Liaison to ACOG Maternal Health Advisory Group
Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been appointed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Executive Committee to serve as the ASA’s liaison to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health’s (AIM) Clinical and Community Advisory Group.…
IJOA Article Highlights the Value of OB Anesthesiology Fellowships
An article published in the November 2023 issue of International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia highlights the positive impact of obstetric anesthesiology fellowship training on the careers and well-being of OB anesthesiologists in the United States.