Learning to Teach: International Nursing Educators visit Pitt School of Nursing
On her first visit to the United States, Camila Lucchini witnessed a young mom give birth in a grocery store. Well, sort of.
As part of a two-week program, nurse educators from around the world attended a seminar at the Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation Education and Research (WISER), during which they saw a demonstration in which an advanced full-body, interactive birthing simulator was used. (more…)
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In the News: Obesity Isn’t Just a Problem, It’s Now a Disease
The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s longstanding medical society that has the ability to influence public health decisions, officially recognized obesity as a disease. In a vote during the AMA’s annual meeting in Chicago last week, members designated obesity as a disease that deserves medical prevention and treatment. While this decision does not have legal standing, it does elevate obesity to the level of other chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. (more…)
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In the News: Obesity Isn’t Just a Problem, It’s Now a Disease
The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s longstanding medical society that has the ability to influence public health decisions, officially recognized obesity as a disease. In a vote during the AMA’s annual meeting in Chicago last week, members designated obesity as a disease that deserves medical prevention and treatment. While this decision does not have legal standing, it does elevate obesity to the level of other chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. (more…)
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Former Notre Dame Coach Helps Raise Money for Pitt Nursing Oncology Chair Fund
Hall of Fame college football coach and ESPN analyst Lou Holtz served as the keynote speaker at a fundraising reception and dinner at the Oakmont Country Club to benefit the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing through the Nancy Glunt Hoffman Memorial Fund. (more…)
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UPMC Urgent Care Offers Tips on Staying Cool This Summer
Heat-related illnesses are some of the most common ailments in the summer and sometimes into the fall. But experts with UPMC’s Urgent Care say there are some things you can do when the weather is sweltering to stay cool.
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