UPMC, Pittsburgh PA | Nearby Businesses

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200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1-800-533-UPMC (8762)

The Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania (HCWP) is a free-standing clinic in existence for over 35 years and under the Directorship of Margaret V. Ragni, MD. Dr. Ragni has been a physician at the Hemophilia Center since 1982, and the Director since 1988. We provide comprehensive medical, nursing and psychosocial services to persons with hemophilia and other bleeding and clotting disorders. HCWP is the only hemophilia center providing comprehensive services to affected individuals and their families in the 27 counties of Western Pennsylvania. The facility, on average, sees six new and 40 return patients per month and provides phone consultation for patients on home treatment or who live at a distance and receive treatment at local ER/Offices. At HCWP, there is a strong clinical research component, providing education, assessment, and enrollment on numerous protocols for safety and efficacy of new clotting factor concentrates, antiviral drugs for HIV and HCV, prospective epidemiologic studies of hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease complications. We support active teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students and a monthly Center Research Conference is presented by each Center staff member on a timely topic pertinent to the field. Monthly seminars are presented by physicians and staff on timely topics in coagulation, and the Western PA Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation sponsors talks by physicians and staff to groups of patients and families. The HCWP is supported by PA Department of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, and our Factor Program with separate funding for ongoing federal and pharmaceutical research projects. Our staff includes Medical, Nursing, Psychosocial, Physical Therapy, Administrative and Clerical staff. HCWP is governed by a Board of Directors.

AF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment (EBT) designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers in families involved in physical coercion or force and chronic conflict and hostility. AF-CBT addresses concerns about child physical abuse and exposure to related circumstances, such as harsh physical discipline or punishment, including aggression and family interactions characterized by hostile interactions and conflict. It has been adapted for children diagnosed with behavior problems or disorders, including Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Treatment is primarily in outpatient settings, but more recently it has been delivered on an individual basis in alternative settings (e.g., inpatient, residential). To goal of AF-CBT is to reduce risk factors for physically abusive or coercive behavior and ameliorate the consequences of those experiences for children, at both the individual and family levels. To learn more, become trained in AF-CBT, or find a qualified AF-CBT clinician, please visit our website (afcbt.org) or sent us an email ([email protected]).

ImPACT Applications, Inc. is the maker of ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) and ImPACT Pediatric, the only FDA-cleared concussion evaluation and management tools for ages 5-59. More than 7,400 high schools, 1,000 colleges and universities, 900 clinical centers, 475 Credentialed ImPACT Consultants, 200 professional teams, and select military units choose ImPACT to assist in the management of concussion. Since 2006, ImPACT has served nearly 8 million individual test takers. To learn more, visit impacttest.com.

UPMC Cancer Centers’ surgeons are setting the standard for surgical cancer care. We are pioneering new procedures and training some of the region’s finest surgeons that contribute to the UPMC Cancer Centers’ consistent ranking among the top institutions for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Best Hospitals Survey. UPMC’s surgical oncologists also contribute to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Surgery’s number two standing in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants

The Center for Public Service Psychiatry is dedicated to the development and practice of Public Service Psychiatry by providing leadership, collaboration, education and community based research. The Center offers an outstanding fellowship in Public Service Psychiatry. The fellowship is a one-year post-residency opportunity. Two positions are available each year. The Fellowship will enable the fellows to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to assume positions of leadership in diverse systems of care. The Center also enhances Public Service Psychiatry education offered to medical students, psychiatry residents, fellows, primary care physicians, and other provider specialties. The Center fosters partnerships with rural and urban communities throughout the region and strengthens the quality of services and their responsiveness to the community’s needs. It emphasizes service development based on public health principles, diversity, and inclusiveness These principles are evaluated with systematic input from consumers and family members. The advanced training in leadership, collaboration, and system dynamics equip fellows to make essential contributions to service administration and behavioral health policy across the nation.

It is the only globally present organization working on Non Profit basis hence to focus specifically on stem cell research as a potential treatment for a wide range of conditions and diseases. The USA is home to some of the world’s leading experts in stem cell research and is ideally placed to advance stem cell techniques into the clinic for the benefit of billions of people around the globe. However the work of these experts is being held back due to a lack of funding that enables their early stage research to reach clinical trial. Clinical trial is where the safety and efficacy of stem cell treatments are tested before they can become treatments for patients. We are working along with world best university focusing on the development of organ specific stem cell derived from adult sources only.

Student Dietetics Association is primarily made up of prospective or current Nutrition and Dietetic Majors in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. We work at events around campus, volunteer in the community, and network with dietitians in the field. Every March, we have our annual event Spring into Nutrition; come check it out! Interested in the major? Check out our official university website: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/ndbs/ Members are available for nutrition education in community and campus events. Email us! If you have any questions email us at [email protected]. Don't forget to check out our club website pittsda.wordpress.com Follow us at @PittSDA! Catch us at our weekly meetings Tuesdays at 7PM in Forbes Tower.

The NIMMO® Educational Foundation is founded on the proposition that human suffering caused by musculoskeletal pain and the spiraling expense of treating it must and can be resolved. Through the delivery of NIMMOCARE®, pain can be eliminated or managed for countless numbers of patients. A major byproduct will be the savings millions of dollars to our ailing healthcare system. The NIMMO® Educational Foundation will accomplish its mission by achieving the following goals: Educate Chiropractors in the NIMMOCARE® Method Establish a standardized teaching curriculum and uniform standards of care Create a network of Certified Practitioners Conduct clinical research to demonstrate the effectiveness of the NIMMOCARE® technique and enhance its use Collaborate with professionals across the health-care field to create an approach to pain relief that is truly multi-disciplinary Inform the public of the NIMMOCARE® treatment option The Foundation has established an unprecedented relationship with New York Chiropractic College to provide NIMMOCARE® education and research. This partnership provides unparalleled access to resources and research.

AF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment (EBT) designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers in families involved in physical coercion or force and chronic conflict and hostility. AF-CBT addresses concerns about child physical abuse and exposure to related circumstances, such as harsh physical discipline or punishment, including aggression and family interactions characterized by hostile interactions and conflict. It has been adapted for children diagnosed with behavior problems or disorders, including Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Treatment is primarily in outpatient settings, but more recently it has been delivered on an individual basis in alternative settings (e.g., inpatient, residential). To goal of AF-CBT is to reduce risk factors for physically abusive or coercive behavior and ameliorate the consequences of those experiences for children, at both the individual and family levels. To learn more, become trained in AF-CBT, or find a qualified AF-CBT clinician, please visit our website (afcbt.org) or sent us an email ([email protected]).

The Center for Public Service Psychiatry is dedicated to the development and practice of Public Service Psychiatry by providing leadership, collaboration, education and community based research. The Center offers an outstanding fellowship in Public Service Psychiatry. The fellowship is a one-year post-residency opportunity. Two positions are available each year. The Fellowship will enable the fellows to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to assume positions of leadership in diverse systems of care. The Center also enhances Public Service Psychiatry education offered to medical students, psychiatry residents, fellows, primary care physicians, and other provider specialties. The Center fosters partnerships with rural and urban communities throughout the region and strengthens the quality of services and their responsiveness to the community’s needs. It emphasizes service development based on public health principles, diversity, and inclusiveness These principles are evaluated with systematic input from consumers and family members. The advanced training in leadership, collaboration, and system dynamics equip fellows to make essential contributions to service administration and behavioral health policy across the nation.

We offer a one-year program of mentorship, didactics, and hands-on experience that covers the breadth of clinical, operational, and administrative core content of the specialty of EMS. This program aims to prepare the trainee to pass the Board Exam in EMS when it becomes available and to assume a leadership role in EMS. We offer diverse experiences to provide the practical knowledge to be successful in all areas of prehospital medicine and disaster preparedness. An optional second year is also available, with longitudinal clinical field experiences across both fellowship years and the opportunity to complete a masters degree or certificate program in public health, clinical research, or education. For more information, visit: http://www.emergencymedicine.pitt.edu/education/fellowships/ems-fellowship

The Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania (HCWP) is a free-standing clinic in existence for over 35 years and under the Directorship of Margaret V. Ragni, MD. Dr. Ragni has been a physician at the Hemophilia Center since 1982, and the Director since 1988. We provide comprehensive medical, nursing and psychosocial services to persons with hemophilia and other bleeding and clotting disorders. HCWP is the only hemophilia center providing comprehensive services to affected individuals and their families in the 27 counties of Western Pennsylvania. The facility, on average, sees six new and 40 return patients per month and provides phone consultation for patients on home treatment or who live at a distance and receive treatment at local ER/Offices. At HCWP, there is a strong clinical research component, providing education, assessment, and enrollment on numerous protocols for safety and efficacy of new clotting factor concentrates, antiviral drugs for HIV and HCV, prospective epidemiologic studies of hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease complications. We support active teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students and a monthly Center Research Conference is presented by each Center staff member on a timely topic pertinent to the field. Monthly seminars are presented by physicians and staff on timely topics in coagulation, and the Western PA Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation sponsors talks by physicians and staff to groups of patients and families. The HCWP is supported by PA Department of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, and our Factor Program with separate funding for ongoing federal and pharmaceutical research projects. Our staff includes Medical, Nursing, Psychosocial, Physical Therapy, Administrative and Clerical staff. HCWP is governed by a Board of Directors.

ImPACT Applications, Inc. is the maker of ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) and ImPACT Pediatric, the only FDA-cleared concussion evaluation and management tools for ages 5-59. More than 7,400 high schools, 1,000 colleges and universities, 900 clinical centers, 475 Credentialed ImPACT Consultants, 200 professional teams, and select military units choose ImPACT to assist in the management of concussion. Since 2006, ImPACT has served nearly 8 million individual test takers. To learn more, visit impacttest.com.

Integrative Mental Health (IMH) is a new and expanding model for treatment of a wide range of mental health conditions. By definition it is the application of both conventional and natural therapies in the treatment of mental illness. This approach does not exclude pharmaceuticals which have become the primary treatment option over the past several decades. Rather it includes pharmaceuticals as one option among many. Under this new model, patients receive individualized treatment plans that maximize reward and minimize risk. At PIMH our work will continue to grow along with the most up-to-date developments in research and new methodologies.

Institute of Consultative Bioethics (ICB) provides consulting services to the medical industry. ICB provides experienced individuals who specialize in ethics issues unique to this industry. Bioethics is a discipline in and philosophical implications of certain biological and medical procedures, technologies, and treatments, such as organ transplants, genetic engineering, and care of the terminally ill. ICB focus includes healthcare organizations, academia, pharmaceuticals, and bioengineering. Services include clinical, research, organizational consulting, educational services, and temporary staff augmentation or functional subject matter expertise. ICB, as an institute, is committed to improving the bioethicist’s discipline through sound practices and communication and knowledge-management tools.

MetaFit helps people become better skilled at creating a healthier lifestyle. We work with individuals, companies and health professionals to make people of all ages, fitness levels, and varying degrees of health become healthier than they are.

Saneso™ is a US-based medical technology company that is a leader in development and commercialization of next generation endoscope systems. Saneso endoscope system provides an unprecedented 360º integrated view of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Saneso incorporates several innovations that offer significant advantages over traditional endoscope systems. Saneso is designed to improve diagnostic and therapeutic yield of endoscopy procedures including colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. Saneso is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. For more information please visit us at www.saneso.com

It is the only globally present organization working on Non Profit basis hence to focus specifically on stem cell research as a potential treatment for a wide range of conditions and diseases. The USA is home to some of the world’s leading experts in stem cell research and is ideally placed to advance stem cell techniques into the clinic for the benefit of billions of people around the globe. However the work of these experts is being held back due to a lack of funding that enables their early stage research to reach clinical trial. Clinical trial is where the safety and efficacy of stem cell treatments are tested before they can become treatments for patients. We are working along with world best university focusing on the development of organ specific stem cell derived from adult sources only.

UPMC Cancer Centers’ surgeons are setting the standard for surgical cancer care. We are pioneering new procedures and training some of the region’s finest surgeons that contribute to the UPMC Cancer Centers’ consistent ranking among the top institutions for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s Annual Best Hospitals Survey. UPMC’s surgical oncologists also contribute to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Surgery’s number two standing in National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants