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Gabriella G. Gosman, MD, vice president of medical affairs (VPMA) at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, has taken on a high-profile national leadership role. Effective Nov. 1, she has assumed the position of executive director, chief of medical affairs, for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). As the board certification entity for ob-gyns in the United States, ABOG plays a critical role in maintaining standards in the obstetrics and gynecology field. As she steps into this new role, Dr. Gosman will continue to serve on the UPMC Magee-Womens leadership team as VPMA. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Gosman on this significant professional achievement!

Veterans and military families: Join us for the annual Pathways for Veterans Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e5-H8MqF Meet with employee veterans and community organizations, get to know UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, and explore career opportunities.

There is no better place for nurses to work than UPMC, and I am proud to share that UPMC is making impactful salary structure adjustments over the next three years to support them. Earlier this week, UPMC announced an increase to bedside nurse salaries starting in 2025 and progressing through 2027. When you add our rich total rewards and benefits, our total compensation is unmatched compared to local competitors. For new graduates, sign-on bonus and monthly loan repayment adds to the lucrative total compensation. For experienced nurses, our nursing career ladder offers more opportunities and accelerated growth, which means greater compensation. We are committed to providing the best environments and economic packages to our nurses, and I am grateful for the commitment and compassion our talented nurses bring every day to our patients and community. To explore our nursing opportunities, visit: https://lnkd.in/eBfVbpbB . I am excited to have you join our team! 

In the recent report, “Life Sciences Assessment and Strategic Growth Opportunities for the Pittsburgh Region” by The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance (PLSA), UPMC’s big contributions to next-gen therapeutics, clinical trials, and workforce development and education were highlighted- emphasizing how we’re driving innovation, economic growth, and teamwork in the region’s life sciences ecosystem. The report noted UPMC Enterprises among regional partners leading in pre-seed funding for life sciences companies and described the Enterprises' digital solutions division as a “signature asset,” developing and investing in innovative healthcare technologies by providing strategic, technical, and financial support. UPMC executive leadership, Alison Beam, JD, senior vice president, Chief Government Affairs Officer, UPMC (PLSA Board Member), Jeanne Cunicelli, president, UPMC Enterprises (PLSA Strategic Advisory Committee), and Mr. Brook Ward, President, UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene (PLSA Strategic Advisory Committee) support the important work the alliance is doing to connect clinical, research, manufacturing, and technology pillars to enable our region as a global life sciences leader. https://lnkd.in/ea3FmGFw

UPMC and UPMC Health Plan announced today they both have been named a “Best Place to Work” for individuals with disabilities in the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a national, comprehensive benchmarking survey administered jointly by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN®. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-H4p6AJ

Dr. Donald Yealy, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, UPMC spoke at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce breakfast event. He discussed the recent merger of UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene and outlined future plans for the hospitals. Yealy emphasized UPMC’s commitment to invest $300 million over the next decade to enhance services and upgrade facilities in Washington and Greene, and to increase the UPMC Washington Foundation’s assets to $40 million. He also highlighted the long-standing clinical collaborations between UPMC and UPMC Washington in various specialties, which have provided care for over 10,000 patients annually. https://lnkd.in/d_T9ps5A

Thank you to the Pittsburgh Business Times for sitting down with me to discuss some of the exciting work happening at UPMC. I look forward to coming into the office each day because of all the opportunities we have to build amazing things. We truly have the opportunity to shape the future of health care. What’s more, we’ve assembled a stellar team at every level of our organization, a team that keeps me energized and constantly learning. When I took on the role of CEO in 2021, our organization was at a pivotal moment. We were still navigating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its lasting impact on the health care industry. Yet our commitment to delivering accessible, world-class health care to every patient remained as strong as ever. Even in this time of immense change, we stay focused on expanding access to care, enhancing the patient experience, and supporting our communities every step of the way.  We don’t shy away from the big obstacles — we reimagine the way forward. Most of all, I want to thank the 100,000 UPMC employees who provide the real impact to our patients and deliver Life Changing Medicine. https://lnkd.in/e5qtKRnC

For more than six decades, UPMC Lancaster Family Practice & Associates has provided care to families in Manheim Township, Pa., and nearby communities. During that time, three generations of the Hirsch family — Irwin, Lorin, and Elliott — have cared for patients at the family practice. Dr. Irwin Hirsch began the practice in 1962, seeing patients in his own home and making house calls. He opened an office in Manheim Township with another physician in 1984. In 1989, Dr. Lorin Hirsch joined the practice and worked with his father until Irwin’s retirement in 1998. Dr. Elliott Hirsch, Lorin’s son and Irwin’s grandson, joined the practice in 2023. Although Irwin Hirsch died in 2016, his son and grandson are carrying on his legacy of caring for patients today who were Irwin’s patients from decades ago. Other patients are the children and grandchildren of former patients, making UPMC Lancaster Family Practice & Associates a true “family” practice — generations of doctors caring for generations of families.

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital has expanded its doula program to its Erie location, offering emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant clients through doula support. Prominent officials, including Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary, Valerie Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary, Dr. Debra Bogen, joined UPMC leadership to highlight the expanded doula services and the Women’s Recovery Center. Doulas provide support during prenatal and postpartum visits in outpatient settings and continuous support during labor in the hospital. They use pain management techniques like counterpressure and massage, which can reduce the need for medication. Benefits of doula services include increased breastfeeding rates, higher satisfaction with the birth experience, and decreased postpartum depression. The UPMC Magee-Womens Pregnancy and Women’s Recovery Center (PWRC) supports women with substance use disorders who are pregnant or have children. The PWRC offers medication-assisted treatment to prevent withdrawal and reduce fetal exposure to opioids and other substances, helping women on their path to recovery. Stay tuned for more updates on how these programs are impacting the community. https://lnkd.in/eJvmmPXD

On Wednesday, October 9, UPMC Memorial Hospital hosted a ‘Farm to Hospital’ presentation and tour at the UPMC farm for Pennsylvania officials, including Kristin Phillips-Hill (Senator, York County), Dr. Debra L. Bogen (Secretary of Health), Russell Redding (Secretary of Agriculture), Scott Burford (Vice President Commissioner, York County), Doug Hoke (Commissioner, York County), Seth Grove (State Representative), among others. Dr. KimberLee Mudge, a UPMC surgeon and initiative champion, delivered an insightful presentation on the benefits of healthy food for patients, followed by a tour of the farm. The UPMC farm, in collaboration with York Fresh Food Farms and the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, provides fresh produce to patients, staff, and community members, aiming to combat chronic illnesses, support community health, and reduce food insecurity. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/dDzD2TDK