Though women make up the majority of the healthcare workforce globally, they remain underrepresented in leadership positions.

Crisis Center North (CCN), a nonprofit serving the greater Pittsburgh area, is set to launch a new, discreet safety initiative in collaboration with Milwaukee-based tech company Nexion Solutions.

“UPMC continues to expand world-class spine care and services in the northern communities of Pittsburgh,” says Matt El-Kadi, MD, chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant and director of the UPMC Matt El-Kadi Spine Center.

“Finding a mushroom in the wild is a treasure hunt. If you’re lucky, you find free food,” said Cecily Franklin, a member of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club (WPMC).

The practice of meditation as a tool to help unwind the mind and cope with everyday worries or concerns has long been recommended by doctors and therapists.

Mental health advocacy has found a powerful voice in Pittsburgh through NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness.

E-bikes, or electric bicycles, have grown exponentially in popularity over the past few years.

Business owner and resident Amanda Fitzgerald agreed with Farrell. “We love that Shaler is family-oriented. It has a great sense of community, and we enjoy engaging in neighborhood events and activities,” she said.

Just north of Pittsburgh, in the quiet borough of Harmony, Ruby Sandham is pioneering a different approach to wellness—one musical note at a time.

UPMC is one of the most recognized and experienced heart transplant centers in the country. If you or a loved one has heart disease, trust the experts at UPMC. The program offers care for a wide range of heart conditions and treats high-risk patients with great outcomes.

The ancient practice of yoga has remained popular in the United States for decades.

From the moment you walk into the OSIRIS Wellness and Day Spa in Evans City, the outside world disappears.

New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh.

Thiel College’s Nursing Program offers clinical experiences in both local community hospitals and larger tertiary settings.

Mental health has become a growing concern, with most recognition occurring in the last few decades.

The importance of saving for retirement cannot be stressed enough, especially to younger generations.

People have a variety of reasons for taking vacations, with many reporting a sense of rejuvenation and re-energization upon return.

Running certainly can be a solo activity, but many prefer to run in groups.

Eliza Peabody has several pieces of equipment in her home gym, but it didn’t happen overnight.

Life is full of surprises, some more pleasant than others.