The Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health

02/04/2026

Why does grip strength matter?⬇️

Grip strength is an excellent indicator of your overall health. 💪🏼

Weak grip strength may mean:
• Decreased muscle strength
• A higher risk of falls or injuries
• Increased risk of losing mobility and independence as you age

How can you improve your grip strength?

• Try farmer’s carries using dumbbells or even a water bottle or can of soup
• Squeeze a grip strength device or stress ball for 5 to 10 minutes, twice a day

Small, consistent efforts can make a big difference in your bone and joint health and long term mobility. 💪🦴

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02/03/2026

01/28/2026

🎙️✨ We’re wrapping up our “Bone and Joint Health on the Mic” series!

To close out the series, we’re sharing The Joint Effort Podcast—where trusted experts break down preventative insights to help you protect your bones and joints and stay active for life. 🦴💬
From movement and mobility to pain prevention, nutrition, and everyday wellness tips, this podcast is designed to give you practical, expert-backed guidance you can actually use.

👉 Explore the Joint Effort Podcast: boneandjointhealth.org/media

Because strong bones and healthy joints start with prevention. 💪💙

01/19/2026

✨ Supported by the Carole Kerr DiGioia and Anthony M. DiGioia, Jr. Memorial Fund, The Healthcare Innovators Internship Program is back for 2026! ✨

This paid internship gives motivated students and those taking a glide year hands-on experience promoting bone & joint health, strengthening community outreach, and helping reduce health disparities through innovative education. 🦴💡

🤝 Work alongside incredible partners like UPMC’s Bone & Joint Center, the Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health, and the Innovation Center while shaping meaningful projects aligned with your interests.

📚 Open to those taking a glide year, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing healthcare, public health, and related fields.

💙 Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help drive change in your community! https://www.amd3.org/internship-for-health-care-innovators-program

01/16/2026

🌍✨ From metrics to meaning.

Healthcare Innovator Intern Madigan reflects on her Mission 2025 experience with Operation Walk Pittsburgh, lead by Dr. Tony DiGioia—and how the numbers quickly faded once the real impact began.

Madigan said, “But once we were there, the numbers faded into the background… Success isn’t about a data sheet or final totals—it’s about the stories behind them.”

From patients walking without pain to families gaining hope for the future, Madigan beautifully captures how this Mission is measured not in statistics, but in human connection. 💙

Read her full story and be inspired by the moments that matter most.
🔗 https://www.pittsburghboneandjoint.com/post/madigans-operation-walk-experience

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at the Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health! Wishing you a season filled with comfort, joy, and healthy movement. ❤️✨

12/17/2025

In December, our BJC and Wellness Center education team hosted a Food is Medicine session 🍎🥦. We shared recipes rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients and calcium to support bone and joint health 🦴💪. The Wellness Center team also brought their recipe book 📖, full of ideas for everyone to try at home.

These resources are helpful for both staff and patients 🙌. We hope everyone enjoyed the session, and a big thank you to everyone who made it possible!