What You Will Find in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, home to The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, is one of America's premier centers of medical science and re search. The University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, museums, and some of the city's best cultural attractions, restaurants and nightlife are all located within the neighborhoods immediately surrounding The Western Pennsylvania Hospital.
One of the nation's "Most Livable Cities" and home to great major league sports teams, today's Pittsburgh is a major center for health care, education, industrial research and development, high technology, retailing, finance, and culture. The region maintains a viable economy and is home to several national and international business headquarters.
Pittsburgh's cultural highlights include the world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and the Pittsburgh Opera Company, all of which perform in three beautiful theatrical houses downtown - Heinz Hall, the O'Reilly Theatre and the Benedum Center.
Outside the city, there is easy access to golf courses, ski slopes and lodges, hiking trails, and whitewater rafting. The mountains of western Pennsylvania offer hunting and fishing, magnificent views, a rich canopy of green in the summer and a glorious display of color in the fall.
Unlike other U.S. cities its size, Pittsburgh has a low crime rate and is relatively inexpensive, especially with respect to housing. In May 2006, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine rated Pittsburgh in the top 10 "smartest places to live," describing the city as "vibrant and fun, and where a dollar still goes a long way." For medical students and house officers deciding on the best location for training, Pittsburgh offers the cultural advantages of big-city living without many of its expenses or problems.
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What You Will Find in Pittsburgh
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