Children's Hospital Program Treats Adults
Kristin Deichler, of Bridgeville, was born with a congenital heart disorder. In May, she received a letter about a new center at the hospital for grownups with a history of childhood heart problems.
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Kristin Deichler, of Bridgeville, was born with a congenital heart disorder. In May, she received a letter about a new center at the hospital for grownups with a history of childhood heart problems.
With the flu season upon us, an international student at Chatham University was not initially alarmed by her symptoms of fever, headache and stomach pain.
Every day, the Catholic Charities health care clinic downtown provides uninsured patients with a complete medical work up from coronary care to free root canals. But Bishop David Zubik warns that this may end under the care legislation known as "Obamacare."
A couple filed a medical malpractice lawsuit Tuesday against UPMC over an alleged botched kidney transplant.
GOP presidential hopeful Congresswoman Michele Bachmann talked about a tearful woman who says her daughter was harmed by the HPV vaccine. Despite no scientific evidence behind her statement, doctors fear the damage has been done.
Kelly Finley was expecting identical twins, but there was a problem she was not expecting. They had twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome where blood flows through the single placenta away from one twin and into the other.
First pediatricians warned us that too much apple juice with its acid and sugar content was putting our kids' teeth in danger of developing cavities. Now a TV doctor says we should worry about arsenic in their juice boxes! What's a mother to do?
An outbreak of Legionnaires disease in Turtle Creek has the Allegheny County Health Department keeping tabs on the number of people getting sick and the locations involved.
Common pain medicines you take to relieve your headaches and joint pain may be putting you at risk of kidney cancer.
More than a half-dozen cases of legionnaires disease have been reported at a local rehab facility.
Eleven state senators, many of them from western Pennsylvania, held an insurance committee hearing in Pittsburgh to hear government regulators urge both UPMC and Highmark to clean up their act.
Thousands gathered in North Park on Sunday to raise awareness for ovarian cancer, cheering survivors of the disease and remembering the victims.
A local doctor's discovery could lead to a breakthrough in the fight against Parkinson's Disease. "This appears to be the first time Parkinson's has really been cured," neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Janetta explained.
When people enter a clinical trial, they often want the experimental treatment, but that may not always be best. In fact, researchers looking at stents in the brain for stroke find that people who got these actually did worse.
Gas prices reaching $5 per gallon seems all but inevitable and many drivers said they do have their limit.
A consumer alert was issued for Carbonara's Ristorante after a number of violations were discovered during a recent health inspection.
Former police officer Johnathan Ponce offered his help to the detective while Justin Gavasto got on the detective's radio to alert dispatch of the ongoing situation.
The owners of the mall were found guilty of 28 more citations during a hearing Monday.
A teacher at Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit's New Horizon School was arrested last week in connection with crimes against children.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Graduation is one of those moments you dream about for years, and then your finances creep back into the picture. We’re helping the class of 2026 take their first steps towards financial freedom.
We know those summer temperatures are coming, and so is Mother’s Day! Chef and content creator Doug Heilman shows how to make a citrus loaf cake that’s perfectly fresh and just in time to sweeten up Mother’s Day.
If you ran the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, then you’re probably extra tired. Runners know sleep is important. Greg Trzcinski from the Original Mattress Factory is here to quiz us on our sleep knowledge!
Watch as the PTL hosts jump into an immersive experience called “Ascend,” a 360-degree theatrical experience at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Pittsburgh's three major league sports teams are teaming up to help fight food insecurity.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Carmen Mlodzinski had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Pittsburgh tied the MLB record for consecutive walks in an inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
At a court hearing Monday, the owners of the mall were found guilty of 28 new citations, all related to the lack of upkeep of the mall property.
Two bystanders jumped into action last month while a detective was in a fight at an intersection in West View.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
A teacher at Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit's New Horizon School was arrested last week in connection with crimes against children.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
