Freedom House Ambulance Service Tribute
PITTSBURGH, PA (PTTP) – The Freedom House Ambulance Service was founded in 1967 inthe Hill’s District in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first EMS service and it was staffed with….
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New Wellness and Recreation Center Being Built at the University of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA (PTTP) – The University of Pittsburgh currently has multiple recreationcenters such as one on the third floor of the William Pitt Union and the largest one in thePeterson….
Seasonal Depression Takes a Hit at Pitt Students
PITTSBURGH, PA (PTTP) – Seasonal depression is hitting its peak as we are in the middle ofthe winter season. PA is ranked 9th for most likely to be ranked for….
Art Therapy Combines Creativity With Mental Health
PITTSBURGH (PTTP) – Art therapy uses the creative process of art to allow clients going through therapy to express themselves in creative ways that they may not have been abel….
The Allegheny County Health Department Hosts Opioid Harm Reduction Pop-Up Events
PITTSBURGH (PTTP) – The Allegheny County Health Department is hosting op-up events providing opioid harm reduction services in their “Small Changes, Big Differences” Campaign. The battle against the opioid crisis….
Local Company to Roll Out Artificial Intelligence System in UPMC Hospitals
PITTSBURGH (PTTP) – Local company Abridge is implementing a new generative artificial intelligence system in UPMC hospitals in the Pittsburgh area. Abridge’s system uses a generative AI system, similar to….
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital recognized as a Top Children’s Health Clinic in 2022 by The Leapfrog Group
The University of Pittsburgh medical center was recently recognized for outstanding work in the medical field, being 1 of only 12 pediatric clinics to be picked for the Leapfrog Group….
Dr. Rory Cooper’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories: improving wheelchair technology one step at a time
PITTSBURGH (PTTP) – For many people with disabilities, navigating city life can be a struggle: most wheelchairs are not equipped to deal with uneven terrain, curbs or steps without ramps,….