The MAC Committee gathered to support Pittsburgh’s Mission of Mercy event on November 1-2, 2024, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The annual event provides essential dental, vision, and hearing care at no cost to underserved populations.
The donation will establish an endowment to support the Dr. Robert L. Willenkin Award to recognize fourth-year University of Pittsburgh medical students who demonstrate outstanding knowledge, technical skill, and scholarly excellence in the field of anesthesiology.
We had an impressive presence at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024, the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), held October 18-22 in Philadelphia.
Danielle M. Meholic, DNAP, CRNA, Clinical CRNA Director at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, was honored with the Employer Support of the Guard and the Reserve Patriot Award for her outstanding support Lieutenant Colonel Chuck D. Giordano, MSN, DNP, CRNA, during his military service.
Dr. Lim was appointed as an Associate Editor of Anesthesiology, the flagship journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the highest-impact journal in the field of anesthesiology, for a three-year term starting January 1, 2025.
William Hagarman, a UPMC patient seeking treatment for Crohn’s disease, benefited from our Center for Perioperative Care, which optimized his health before undergoing surgery, ensuring a smooth recovery through team-based, preoperative care and telemedicine consultations.
In his interview, Dr. Adams addresses common questions about our program and provides updates that are valuable for prospective residents exploring their options.
Our department held its first annual Research Retreat, offering an opportunity for department members to explore diverse research projects, access valuable departmental resources, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
On September 26, 2024, UPMC Shadyside CRNAs Rachel Hicks and Jessica Kridler joined forces with M-PowerHouse again to introduce high school students at the Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy to careers in nurse anesthesia.
Konstantinos (Stan) Alfaras-Melainis, MD, MSc, has been appointed Assistant Chief of Anesthesiology and Residency Director for UPMC Mercy, effective December 1, 2024.
Terri will retire in December 2024 after a remarkable career spanning 45 years as a dedicated CRNA, 35 of those years at UPMC Mercy Hospital and 11 years as CRNA Director at Mercy.
