UPMC Stories

Everyone who comes through UPMC has a story. Patients face medical conditions both common and complex and overcome them with a combination of medical care and their own inner qualities. UPMC employees, both front-facing and behind the scenes, go above and beyond to make world-class care possible. Learn the stories of people at UPMC – patients, employees, loved ones, and others whom UPMC has touched.

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Spine Surgery: Maura’s Story

May 17, 2019

Learn more about Maura and her experience with spine surgery at UPMC Passavant. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: surgery, UPMC
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Lung Transplant 30 Years and Counting: Paul McGuinness Patient Story

April 9, 2019

Paul McGuinness became the second person at UPMC to receive a double lung transplant to replace lungs scarred by cystic fibrosis (CF). Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Cystic fibrosis, lung transplant, UPMC
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Returning to a Normal: One Family’s Living Kidney Donation Story

April 3, 2019

Patients who do not receive a kidney transplant must continue dialysis for the rest of their lives. Ken knew that if he ever wanted to return to his normal life, a transplant was necessary Watch Now

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Carotid Endarterectomy: Raymond’s Story

January 10, 2019

At UPMC Passavant, an ultrasound revealed Raymond had a complete blockage of the carotid artery on one side of his neck and a partial blockage on the other. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: UPMC Passavant
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Going Above and Beyond with UPMC Life Changers

December 4, 2018

UPMC’s Life Changers are employees who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of patients and staff, friends and family, and the community. Follow their stories in this monthly series to learn how UPMC employees are changing lives in more ways than one. Learn More

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Life Changers in Stroke Recovery: Stacey’s Story

November 5, 2018

Stacey Mlodzianowski is one of UPMC's life changers — those who tirelessly give back. She organizes the Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp. Watch Now

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On Summertime Fishing Trips, One Physical Therapist Inspires Hope

August 27, 2018

For two years, Charlene Subrick, a physical therapist at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy, has led an adaptive fishing program. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Recovering from Multiple ACL Injuries: Kenny’s Story

August 13, 2018

Four years since his second knee injury, Kenny a recent graduate of Washington and Jefferson College is now pursuing a career in medicine. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Tim’s Story: One Man’s Recovery from ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’

July 6, 2018

Tim Valentine of St. Marys still can’t believe what started out as a simple ear surgery turned into a much larger medical emergency. Learn more about his story. Read More

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Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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