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Suellen Gallegos Receives Cameos of Caring Nursing Award
The Cameos of Caring® Program & Awards pays tribute to the exceptional contributions of nurses working in acute care hospitals.
November 2023 Publications
The following publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month. View our ongoing collection of journal articles from department authors on …
Tammy Nuzzo Joins UPMC Preceptor Academy
The UPMC Preceptor Academy is a diverse collective of Advanced Practice Providers whose mission is to nurture and sustain an unrivaled Center of Excellence. Their primary focus is to develop and advance clinical education for APPs by facilitating learning, mentorship, engagement, and fellowship for…
Dr. Cynthia Wells Helps Ignite Passion for Anesthesiology Careers at UPMC Jameson Robotics Day
Dr. Cynthia Wells took the stage alongside her colleagues from UPMC Jameson for the hospital's highly anticipated second annual Robotics Day.
Dr. Ramakrishna Mukkamala’s Expertise in Innovative Blood Pressure Monitoring Technologies Garners Media Spotlight
Ramakrishna Mukkamala, PhD, and his pioneering work in the realm of blood pressure monitoring technologies recently received recognition in various media outlets:
APP Academy to Include Participation from Department Clinicians
The 4th Annual Advanced Practice Provider Academy will be held November 3-4, 2023, at Cumberland Woodlands Village in Allison Park, PA.
UPMC ENABLED Introduces Students to Healthcare Careers at Disability Mentoring Day
The UPMC ENABLED employee resource group partnered with other UPMC groups to participate in Disability Mentoring Day at UPMC Mercy on October 18th.
Dr. Andrew Herlich Wins AAOMS Distinguished Service Award
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) presented Andrew Herlich, DMD, MD, FAAP, FASA, with a prestigious award at their 2023 annual meeting in San Diego on September 20. Dr. Herlich received the Distinguished Service Award for Non-Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons…
UPMC Mercy CRNA Turns Pain Into Purpose
Stephanie A. Waters, MSN, CRNA, a nurse anesthetist at UPMC Mercy co-authored a children’s book in honor of her brother Kevin who passed away suddenly from encephalitis in January, aged 30.
Dr. Carol Rose
It is with heavy hearts that we share the somber news of the passing of one of our esteemed former faculty members, Carol E. Rose, MD.
Dr. Rose embarked on her medical journey in 1978 at the University of Miami, defying norms and expectations as one of the few women among her peers, with…
Dr. Wende Goncz Receives Reverend William A. Passavant Humanitarian Award
Wende A. Goncz, DO, MMM, received the Reverend William A. Passavant Humanitarian Award in recognition of her superb charitable works both at home and abroad. Dr. Goncz received the award at the Legacy of Caring Gala hosted by the Passavant Foundation on September 21, 2023.
The Legacy of…
Dr. Grace Lim Appointed as ASA Liaison to ACOG Maternal Health Advisory Group
Grace Lim, MD, MS, has been appointed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Executive Committee to serve as the ASA’s liaison to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health’s (AIM) Clinical and Community Advisory Group.…
IJOA Article Highlights the Value of OB Anesthesiology Fellowships
An article published in the November 2023 issue of International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia highlights the positive impact of obstetric anesthesiology fellowship training on the careers and well-being of OB anesthesiologists in the United States.
October 2023 Publications
Twenty-one publications authored or co-authored by members of our team were published over the past month.
Prominent Department Participation at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is a prestigious and influential professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of anesthesiology in the United States. The organization plays a pivotal role in shaping the standards, safety protocols, and practices within the specialty…