“If I help one person, then it’s all worth it.” Meet Heather White, RN, and UPMC Life Changer. UPMC Life Changers are employees who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of patients and staff, friends and family, and the community. Follow their stories in this monthly series to see how UPMC employees are changing lives in more ways than one. | UPMC

At UPMC, Life Changing Medicine means being there for our patients as people. Dr. Michael Lazar believes that providing world-class care goes beyond just the medicine. It’s also about building a relationship with patients outside of the operating room. “It’s very important to be a person and not just be a doctor,” Dr. Lazar says.https://upmc.me/3QESw2N | UPMC | Facebook