Midstate Medical Moment: Understanding PMOS
Gretchen Makai, M.D., Ob-gyn, UPMC Magee-Womens Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Irregular periods, infertility, acne, weight gain and mental health issues may seem unrelated, but they can all be symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The condition, formerly known as PCOS, has been renamed PMOS to reflect significant changes in how it is understood and how the diagnosis impacts the entire body. Recognizing the symptoms and having a better understanding of what PMOS is can
''Farm to Forchetta'' Draws Record Community Support for UPMC Pinnacle Foundation’s Farm to Hospital Program
YORK, PA. (Oct.9, 2026) — The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation recently welcomed more than 700 attendees over three days for “Farm to Forchetta”, a series of events highlighting the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Farm to Hospital Program at UPMC Memorial. “Farm to Forchetta gave us an opportunity to introduce more people to the Farm to Hospital Program and show how access to fresh, nutritious food can be part of building healthier communities,” said Jessica Ritchie, president of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. “To
UPMC to Host Student and Parent Career Nights in York and Carlisle
YORK and CARLISLE, PA. (Oct. 5, 2026) — UPMC will host Student and Parent Career Night events in York and Carlisle in October to introduce area students and their parents to rewarding careers in health care.Health care is one of the fastest growing employment sectors in the United States, where careers can range from direct patient care, like nursing, rehabilitation or patient care support to behind-the-scenes work in a laboratory or pharmacy to non-clinical positions in support services and professional or
