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From woman-controlled HIV prevention to a more effective treatment for ovarian cancer, we are solving real world problems and impacting women’s lives.

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Want to participate in International Women’s Health Action Day? Here are 4 ways to fight for women’s health 👉 1. Donate to fund life-changing science at Magee-Womens. 💡 2. Join a clinical study. 🧪 3. Boost women scientists & advocates. 📢 4. Read and share research. 📚 Join

Want to participate in International Women’s Health Action Day? Here are 4 ways to fight for women’s health 👉

1. Donate to fund life-changing science at Magee-Womens. 💡
2. Join a clinical study. 🧪
3. Boost women scientists & advocates. 📢
4. Read and share research. 📚 

Join
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Final call to register for the 36th Annual UPMC Health Plan Women's Cancer Survivorship Workshop & Celebration on June 8. RSVP by May 30 to secure your spot: MageeWomens.org/Survivorship

Final call to register for the 36th Annual UPMC Health Plan Women's Cancer Survivorship Workshop & Celebration on June 8. RSVP by May 30 to secure your spot: MageeWomens.org/Survivorship
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This isn’t just a concert — it’s a movement. Join us September 5 for the 2025 Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert presented by Gibson Gives at @stageae: 🎤 Headlined by @jessicasimpson, with performances by Buffalo Rose DJ Ms Tiza, & more 🏆 Honoring @kiyatomlin with the

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This month was powered by PEOPLE at Magee-Womens: 🧬 Research Day 2025 recognized breakthrough science and next-gen leadership. 🏃‍♀️ Took strides for women's health during @pghmarathon. 🏢 Spring tours welcomed the public into our labs. 👧 Celebrated GOTR Magee with a 5K. 🌸

This month was powered by PEOPLE at Magee-Womens:

🧬 Research Day 2025 recognized breakthrough science and next-gen leadership.
 🏃‍♀️ Took strides for women's health during @pghmarathon.
 🏢 Spring tours welcomed the public into our labs.
 👧 Celebrated <a href="/GotrMagee/">GOTR Magee</a> with a 5K. 
🌸
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Preeclampsia is a leading cause of pregnancy-related death, per the CDC. Recognizing the symptoms early can save lives: ⚠️ High BP ⚠️ Headaches ⚠️ Vision issues ⚠️ Sudden swelling or weight gain ⚠️ Trouble breathing 🔁 Reshare to spread the word.

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When Madison was 16, a jet ski accident changed her life. Her severe injuries made doctors question her future prospects of pregnancy. Despite these doubts, a decade later, Madison's son Miles made his way to the world, in full-circle moment we won’t soon forget. 💛 Read her

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Women are 3x more likely to get migraines than men, per American Migraine Foundation. Here are some key insights: ➡️ Menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and hormonal changes impact migraine intensity and frequency. ➡️ Migraine pain can impact involvement, work, family, and quality of life at

Women are 3x more likely to get migraines than men, per <a href="/amfmigraine/">American Migraine Foundation</a>. Here are some key insights:

➡️ Menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, and hormonal changes impact migraine intensity and frequency.
➡️ Migraine pain can impact involvement, work, family, and quality of life at
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Patients with severe pain during procedures like IUD insertion, are often dismissed or told it’s “just a pinch.” 🩺 That’s changing. ACOG just issued new guidance to make pain management standard in gynecologic care. Read more: bit.ly/4jx0V6G

Patients with severe pain during procedures like IUD insertion, are often dismissed or told it’s “just a pinch.”

🩺 That’s changing. <a href="/acog/">ACOG</a>  just issued new guidance to make pain management standard in gynecologic care.

Read more: bit.ly/4jx0V6G
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At Magee-Womens, our scientists are working every day to change outcomes for families facing infertility: 🔬 Developing technology to understand and eventually repair genetic causes of infertility. 🧬 Preserving fertility in young patients undergoing chemotherapy. 🧠 Advancing

At Magee-Womens, our scientists are working every day to change outcomes for families facing infertility:

🔬 Developing technology to understand and eventually repair genetic causes of infertility.
 🧬 Preserving fertility in young patients undergoing chemotherapy.
 🧠 Advancing
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When Maria Osio, Spanish teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary, was diagnosed with breast cancer, her community rallied behind her. The school raised $3,000 during a “Pink Out" event, and used it to fund care packages for patients at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. What

When Maria Osio, Spanish teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary, was diagnosed with breast cancer, her community rallied behind her. 

The school raised $3,000 during a “Pink Out" event, and used it to fund care packages for  patients at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. What
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Want to rock out and make an impact? Don’t miss The Clarks at @stageae on Saturday, June 28, with special guests Melinda & The Night Sky and @brookesurgener & The Bandits! 🎸 In partnership with Women Who Rock™, a portion of proceeds supports life-saving research and patient care at

Want to rock out and make an impact? Don’t miss <a href="/theclarks/">The Clarks</a>  at @stageae on Saturday, June 28, with special guests <a href="/melindanightsky/">Melinda & The Night Sky</a> and @brookesurgener &amp; The Bandits!

🎸 In partnership with <a href="/WomenWhoRockHQ/">Women Who Rock™</a>,  a portion of proceeds supports life-saving research and patient care at
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What you’ve been told about health isn’t the whole story.... From chronic pain, reproductive care to mental health, wellness, and beyond we're rewriting the narrative to put women's health front and center. Let's keep busting myths, sharing data gaps, and highlighting real

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#DYK: Endometriosis can trigger migraines, and both are often overlooked in women like Allison Vorp. Allison lived with debilitating pain for years, until she came to Magee-Womens and finally got an answer: endometriosis. Now, her story is fueling research and raising

#DYK: Endometriosis can trigger migraines, and both are often overlooked in women like Allison Vorp. 

Allison lived with debilitating pain for years, until she came to Magee-Womens and finally got an answer: endometriosis.

Now, her story is fueling research and raising
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🚨 Wake up call: It's been only 32 years since women were included in clinical trials, per the @NIHgov Revitalization Act. Here's how to make change for #EqualResearchDay ⬇️ 🔬 Learn about the gender gaps and engage with scientists. 🗳️ Advocate for equity in trials in your

🚨 Wake up call: It's been only 32 years since women were included in clinical trials, per the @NIHgov Revitalization Act.  Here's how to make change for #EqualResearchDay  ⬇️

🔬 Learn about the gender gaps and engage with scientists. 
 🗳️ Advocate for equity in trials in your
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1 in 3 childhood cancer survivors face infertility from chemotherapy or radiation, per American Cancer Society. Since 2011, Magee-Womens investigator Dr. Kyle Orwig and team has preserved testicular tissue samples for about 1,000 boys, and in November 2023, one patient recieved first

1 in 3 childhood cancer survivors face infertility from chemotherapy or radiation, per <a href="/AmericanCancer/">American Cancer Society</a>. 

Since 2011, Magee-Womens investigator Dr. Kyle Orwig and team has preserved  testicular tissue samples for about 1,000 boys, and in November 2023, one patient recieved first
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With the U.S. Open in full swing at Oakmont CC, Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation, with support from the USGA - USGA showcased a future group of golfers. “Daddy’s Little Caddies” were dressed in golf visors, made by Magee nurses and volunteers, and U.S. Open branded onesies, provided by the USGA.

With the <a href="/usopengolf/">U.S. Open</a>  in full swing at Oakmont CC, <a href="/MageeWomens/">Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation</a>, with support from the <a href="/USGA/">USGA</a> - USGA showcased a future group of golfers. “Daddy’s Little Caddies” were dressed in golf visors, made by Magee nurses and volunteers, and U.S. Open branded onesies, provided by the USGA.
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The 2025 Women's Cancer Survivorship Workshop and Celebration at Magee-Womens united people impacted by all types of cancer for a day of learning, connection, and celebration including: 🗣 Insightful keynote from Beth Caldwell. 🧬 Breakout learning sessions from leading

The 2025 Women's Cancer Survivorship Workshop and Celebration at Magee-Womens united people impacted by all types of cancer for a day of learning, connection, and celebration including:

 🗣 Insightful keynote from Beth Caldwell. 
🧬 Breakout learning sessions from leading
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Hey, you there! 👀 Have you registered for the 8th Annual Pars for Postpartum Depression Golf Outing on July 28 at EdgewoodCountryClub? ⛳️ Come join us for 18 holes of fun and help raise awareness for postpartum depression support at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Don’t miss out—

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We’re tired of hearing “Menopause is just hot flashes" when in reality, menopause is a health condition affecting millions. ⚠️ When women's health is dismissed, we all pay the price. Menopause-related symptoms cost $26.6 billion in lost work time and medical expenses in the

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Magee-Womens investigator Dr. David Peters was studying human genetics, until becoming a dad changed everything. 👨‍🔬➡️👨‍👧 When his wife underwent an invasive prenatal test, Dr. Peters knew there had to be better options for expectant parents, and he shifted his career to develop

Magee-Womens investigator Dr. David Peters was studying human genetics, until becoming a dad changed everything. 👨‍🔬➡️👨‍👧

When his wife underwent an invasive prenatal test, Dr. Peters knew there had to be better options for expectant parents, and he shifted his career to develop