When it comes to your health, you need information you can trust. At UPMC, we strive to provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices about your care.
At UPMC.com, you'll find information about:
It's all backed by the expertise of UPMC, a world-class health care provider and insurer.
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At UPMC.com, we strive to provide health content that is:
New content may come from a variety of sources. If UPMC is offering a new test, treatment, or service, we will create content to support it and inform the public. We also use search engine optimization (SEO) tactics like keyword research. This helps us to identify content gaps on our website and also to learn topics that people are interested in.
Once we select a new topic, we assign it to a writer. The writer then uses trusted sources to create the content. These sources may include:
We make sure we use sources that include up-to-date information based on the latest medical evidence.
Our writers strive to create content that is conversational, readable, and understandable. We avoid jargon and complicated medical terms, aiming for an eighth-grade reading level or below. We follow a combination of Associated Press style and our own UPMC style.
Each piece of content we create goes through a rigorous editing process. A UPMC medical professional reviews each piece to ensure medical accuracy and relevance, while our editorial team reviews for grammar, style, and spelling. We also have a legal team that reviews content to ensure it meets legal and ethical standards.
We do not post information until we verify its accuracy, trustworthiness, and quality.
Our web and user experience teams work together to make sure information on UPMC.com is easy to access, find, and read.
Our search engine optimization team uses metadata and keywords to help users find our information on Google, Bing, and other search engines.
The medical world evolves constantly because of new research discoveries and other advancements. We consistently review our content to ensure it is up to date with the most recent medical knowledge.
When we update content, it goes through the same editorial process, including a medical review. This process ensures the information on our website is consistent with the most recent medical knowledge.
Our editorial team has evaluated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in content development.
We may use AI software as a guide during the content development process, helping us create readable content that is optimized for search engines. Our editorial team then edits that content and ensures accuracy and quality. No content is created solely with AI, and AI tools are not a substitute for our review process.
The people responsible for UPMC.com include:
We all work together to ensure the content on our site is accurate, informative, relevant, timely, and trustworthy.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer. We are a nationally and internationally recognized leader in clinical care and research.
UPMC has more than 100,000 employees, including more than 5,000 physicians. We have locations throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and internationally. Our locations include:
UPMC Insurance Services insures more than 4 million people, focusing on providing world-class health care at an affordable price.
