Some Pittsburgh neighborhoods are 5 degrees hotter than others. Why?

NEXTpittsburgh 7/22 2:50A By Riona Duncan | Pittsburgh Med

In Pittsburgh’s South Side Flats, neighbors call Mike Clark “the Lorax.” The nickname fits. Clark, vice president of the South Side Community Council, has helped plant more than 400 trees in one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city. South...

Mothers and patients join UPMC Magee nurses in call for improved staffing ratios

WESA 7/21 11:30P Jenna Post

Moms and patients from Magee-Womens Hospital are lending their voice to the nursing union’s fight for better nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. They gathered with nurses and other healthcare professionals on Tuesday afternoon, sharing their...

July Amazon Picks

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 7/21 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

Lip Stain // Jelly Sandals // Gingham Dress Rattan Elephant Table // Paracord Charm Necklace // Cosmetic Train Case Quick Stitch Tool // Mesh Strainer // Bead Necklace I haven't done one of these in a while, so I have quite a few finds that I've...

This rural Pennsylvania pediatric clinic is reimagining postpartum care

WESA 7/20 11:33P Kiley Koscinski, Jenna Post

A rural Venango County clinic is bringing breastfeeding support into the pediatrician’s office — helping moms and newborns under one roof. The program is part of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's maternal health initiative.

Pa. nurse hopes new tool will more accurately predict women at risk for postpartum hemorrhage

WESA 7/20 11:30P Nicole Leonard | WHYY

One study found that 4 in 10 women who had postpartum hemorrhages after delivery were considered low risk when admitted.

Clinical AI: Pittsburgh pilot will take on challenges of diabetes care

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/20 10:00P By Kris B. Mamula / Pittsburgh P

FDA retracts test result but still links Taylor Farms lettuce to cyclosporiasis

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/20 3:59A By Lena H. Sun / The Washington

Pittsburgh jobs for 7/20/26: Kamin Science Center, Mt. Lebanon School District, Aramark and more

NEXTpittsburgh 7/20 3:49A Jennifer Baron

Looking for a new job? Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest openings across the Pittsburgh region curated by the NEXT editorial team from a range of fields and industries. Hiring? Post your job here to be guaranteed access to more...

A New Favorite Fashion Brand

Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger 7/20 12:00A noreply@blogger.com (Sydney Carv

I have a feeling Maria de la Orden is one of those brands we're going to start seeing everywhere over the next few months and years. The brand was founded in 2019 by Spanish designer Maria de la Orden...

New measles tracking dashboard from Pa. Department of Health shows more than 100 cases this year

WESA 7/19 11:31P Jenna Post

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has launched a new online measles dashboard, allowing the public to track cases by county as the statewide total surpasses 100.

‘Just living life again’: Beechview resident part of a Pitt trial connecting cancer patients with...

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/18 10:00P By Anya Sostek / Pittsburgh Post

Pa.’s attorney general is defending the state’s Medicaid abortion ban in court. Is he required to?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/18 12:00A By Kate Huangpu / Spotlight PA

Supplying drugs in fatal overdoses has led to 100s of Pa. prison sentences. Families are divided.

WESA 7/18 12:00A Ed Mahon | Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania is a leader in prosecuting people for providing drugs used in fatal overdoses.

Screening guidelines updated amid 'concerning rise in colorectal cancer in younger adults'

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/17 10:00P By Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Po

What to know about the health impacts of wildfire smoke

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health) 7/17 8:22A By Hanna Webster / Pittsburgh Po