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Minutes Matter with Sepsis Care

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that results from an infection in your body. In the worst cases, it affects your circulation, causing septic shock, which is fatal in up to 50 percent of people.

Sepsis can be hard to diagnose in its early stages because the symptoms can mimic other conditions. When detected, doctors work quickly to treat the infection. The sooner you get treatment for sepsis, the greater your likelihood of survival. 

By staying up to date on vaccinations and practicing good hygiene techniques, you can reduce your risk of infection.

Learn more about sepsis care from UPMC Healthbeat​. 

Jason patient story

Jason Wins His Battle With Weight

Jason Doptis struggled with his weight ever since high school.  Having a friend who had bariatric surgery, Jason started researching various weight loss options. 

Jason decided to have laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap band) surgery at Magee-Womens Hospital and made an appointment with Giselle Hamad, MD​, a bariatric surgeon. After his required six-month supervised diet, Jason had lap band surgery.

Since his surgery, Jason has lost 112 pounds and decreased his waist size drastically. Incorporating a healthy diet and exercise regime into his lifestyle, Jason feels healthy and confident 

Learn more about Jason's lap band surgery from the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. ​

Learn more about Sports Medicine at UPMC

UPMC Builds Better Athletes

​If you're an athlete looking to treat, rehabilitate, or prevent sports-related injuries, UPMC Sports Medicine can help. Our full range of sports medicine services provide world-class care and sport-specific training for all ages and skill levels.

We also have two full-service outpatient facilities in the Pittsburgh region that are on the cutting-edge of research, treatment, and training. 

Learn more about how UPMC is leading the way in sports medicine. 

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