| | As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we understand many people in our UPMC communities are concerned about their own health and that of their family members and loved ones. We want to assure you that UPMC health care providers are well-trained and ready to care for all patients, both COVID-19 and otherwise, safely and effectively. That is our commitment to you as one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
During this time of uncertainty, we also want to underscore the importance of continuing to receive care for health issues unrelated to COVID-19. UPMC hospitals and clinics are safe. We have worked tirelessly to create protocols that ensure everyone’s safety, including screening patients, visitors, and staff and disinfecting our facilities regularly.
With the holiday season approaching, many traditions include gathering with friends and family, which could increase the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. To keep you and your loved ones safe, we recommend the following:
- Wear a mask
- Avoid large gatherings and crowds as much as possible
- Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitzer
- Receive your flu vaccination if you have not already
- Pay attention to symptoms. If you believe you are sick, stay home and contact your doctor
We ask you that you remain vigilant but hopeful: UPMC looks forward to distributing newly approved COVID-19 vaccinations as they come available. As always, we are here for you, and we thank you for choosing and trusting UPMC.
| | Leslie C. Davis
Senior Vice President, UPMC
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Health Services Division | | Steven D. Shapiro, MD
Executive Vice President, UPMC
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
President, Health Services Division |
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| How UPMC Is Preparing for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution |
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| | | UPMC is coordinating internally and with state and federal health officials about how we will distribute COVID-19 vaccines in the communities we serve. | | |
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| Guidelines to a Healthy Holiday Season Amid COVID-19 |
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| | | The holiday season may be very different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some traditional celebrations carry a higher risk of coronavirus spread. But there are still ways to celebrate the holidays, even amid the pandemic. Find out how you can maintain the holiday spirit while lessening the risk of coronavirus spread. | | |
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| ‘Extraordinary and Highly Promising’: UPMC on Leading Edge in COVID-19 Research |
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| | | Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists worldwide have strived to find effective treatments and cures for the deadly disease. Researchers from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made several important developments. | | |
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| Seeking Emergency and Urgent Care Unrelated to COVID-19 |
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| | | Learn more about seeking care at UPMC Emergency Departments and Urgent Care clinics, as well as via our UPMC AnywhereCare tool. | | |
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