UPMC, a leading healthcare provider in the Pittsburgh region, has announced layoffs affecting approximately 1% of its workforce. The Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for UPMC cited post-pandemic challenges as the reason behind the layoffs, with a focus on non-clinical and non-member-facing roles. The company is also streamlining operations by closing open positions and eliminating redundancies. UPMC has pledged to provide enhanced severance pay and benefits to those affected by the layoffs. Stay tuned to KDKA.com for further updates on this developing story.

In related news, Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Russell Wilson recently visited patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, showcasing the community involvement of the healthcare institution. Additionally, the Allegheny County Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit features horses that play a vital role in law enforcement efforts in the area. Human remains discovered in Fayette County have been identified as those of a missing Uniontown teenager, highlighting ongoing investigations in the region. The City of Pittsburgh is actively recruiting firefighters to serve the community.

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