UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. Earns National Distinction for Excellence in Adult Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
HARRISBURG, PA. (June 23, 2025) – The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has been awarded the highest possible rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in four out of six total categories for patient care and outcomes, including: Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)Combined Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR+CABG)Isolated Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair (MVRR)Multi-procedural composite measures, which involves a combination
UPMC Offers Innovative Treatment for Metastatic Liver Cancer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (JUNE 18, 2025) – UPMC Central PA Surgical Oncology now offers a specialized treatment called hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) pump therapy for patients living with either metastatic cancer to the liver or cancers arising in the liver. Samer AlMasri, M.D., surgical oncologist, performed the first HAI pump procedure at UPMC West Shore in May, joined by his partner, Kyo Chu, M.D., director, UPMC Central PA Surgical Oncology. The patient has recovered well and is now receiving therapy through
Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative Recognizes UPMC Hanover for Excellence in Maternal Care Initiatives
HANOVER, PA. June 16, 2025 – UPMC Hanover has been recognized with four gold designations for its excellence in quality improvement initiatives focusing on maternal care by the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PA PQC). A gold designation signifies a hospital's proven commitment to health equity and patient voice in their quality improvement work. UPMC Hanover's four gold designations recognize its work in establishing multidisciplinary teams that have demonstrated improvements in
