Blogs & Articles

Dr. Dilhari DeAlmeida

Dr. Dilhari DeAlmeida is currently serving as an associate professor for the Department of Health Information Management (HIM) at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her BS in Molecular Biology, pursuing a career in that field for nearly a decade before changing direction.

Health Informatics

November 6, 2020

Elizabeth Skidmore, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FACRM - Leading by Example

Dr. Elizabeth Skidmore epitomizes servant leadership in the most inspiring and impactful way. Skidmore is professor and chair of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy and associate dean of research in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Occupational Therapy

October 30, 2020

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(Data) Driven to Stop the Spread

In late February, when Kelly Kravec (BS ’11) left her office at the Ambulatory eRecord Department of UPMC Information Services Division for a long-overdue family vacation, there were no known coronavirus cases in Allegheny County.

Health Informatics

October 20, 2020

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COVID-19 and Occupational Therapy

In recent months, students and faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy have developed several resources and suggested best practices pertaining to how to stay safe amidst COVID-19 while engaging in daily occupations.

Occupational Therapy

September 30, 2020

Alex Cutsumbis - A Tale of Two Passions

There are many paths leading to a career in health informatics. For Alex Cutsumbis, health informatics – and data science – was a way to merge two backgrounds and enhance the knowledge he already possessed.

Health Informatics

September 14, 2020

What is Health Care Data Management?

Health care informatics is not a new profession or industry; but it is one growing at a rapid rate. Big data has been around for some time now, so it is no surprise that it has found its way into health care. In fact, the use of big data has set a whole new standard for the industry. The collection of data in health care brings with it a quality and availability that has never been reached before.

Health Informatics

August 27, 2020