Search Results for: PCPs
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Article - 16 Minute Read
How to Make the Most of a Visit with Your Primary Care Physician: What Patients Should Know
Here's your essential guide to making the most of a visit with your PCP — whether it's in person or virtual.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Do I Really Need an Annual Physical?
Although you may not think you need to see your primary care physician every year for a checkup, making that annual trip is important.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Avoiding Infectious Disease During Travel
Staying healthy is important to consider when planning to travel internationally, according to Carolyn Fernandes, MD, director, UPMC Travel Health Program.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy seeks to improve function in the abdomen and pelvis. It's a care option for many different people. Learn more about the process.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Find a Primary Care Physician
Finding a new primary care physician (PCP) as a young adult can be overwhelming. Learn tips from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, New Here
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Primary Care and Annual Screenings: Why They’re Important
Visiting your primary care physician regularly and keeping up with health screenings is an important step to take in caring for yourself.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
The Importance of Nutrition for People with GI Disorders
Your digestive system breaks down the complex carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (macronutrients) from the foods we eat into simpler substances that can be used by the body.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 10 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Understanding and Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Kathryn Roecklein, PhD, of Pitt's Seasonality Research Program explains why seasonal affective disorder symptoms shouldn’t be taken lightly.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 19 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Should I Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer?
Rachelle Huziak, Certified Genetic Counselor with the UPMC Cancer Genetics Program, discusses genetic testing for breast cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
