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Knee Replacement Q&A with Robert Richards Jr., MD
As you grow older, you may find that your knees are starting to hurt. While joint pain is not uncommon, it can begin to interfere with one’s quality of life if the knee pain continues to progress. If left untreated, it may result in the need for a knee replacement. To learn more about knee…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Who Is Mr. Yuk®? All About the Mean, Green, Poison-Fighting Machine
The Pittsburgh Poison Center created Mr. Yuk in 1971 to raise awareness about posion prevention. Today, people all over the world use Mr. Yuk stickers.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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What Is an Outpatient Emergency Department?
An outpatient emergency department is a freestanding ER that cares for life-threatening conditions but has no inpatient service. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How Virtual Primary Care Helps People in Central Pennsylvania
Virtual Primary Care-UPMC provides care for a variety of acute and chronic services in a virtual setting.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Health Disparities Q&A with George Robinson II, MBA
George Robinson II, MBA, is director of UPMC Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, which provides minority-owned, woman-owned, and disadvantaged businesses, as well as LGBTQIA+ and veteran-owned enterprises with equal access to procurement opportunities at UPMC and UPMC Health Plan.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy Q&A
If you're pregnant, you want to do everything you can to keep yourself and your baby healthy — and that includes staying safe from COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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A Daughter-in-Law’s Family Gift: A Living-Donor Kidney Transplant
Learn more about how Richard quickly advanced from stage 3 to stage 5 kidney disease. And the life saving gift he received.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Meet Your Local Central PA Sports Medicine Providers
In central Pennsylvania, UPMC has a team of sports medicine providers who work with area schools and colleges. They help athletes regain their strength and agility after a sports-related injury and understand the importance of the recovery process. Below, they answer questions about their role on the sidelines and personal experience in working with young competitors.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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New Initiatives, Investments Advance Care for Women, Children in the North
More trusted services of UPMC Children's Hospital and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital are now closer to home for communities in the North Hills.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
