Search Results for: checkups

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  Caring for Your Heart – Why Regular Checkups Are Important

  November 16, 2014

  Making time to have an annual heart exam is crucial for living a healthy life. Learn how health screenings can help prevent serious heart conditions.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: blood clots, cardiovascular disease, checkups, diabetes, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, stroke

  

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  Am I at Risk of Gestational Diabetes?

  March 25, 2024

  Gestational diabetes is a dangerous pregnancy complication for you and your baby. Learn what causes gestational diabetes and whether you are at risk.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  How Do Doctor Referrals Work?

  November 24, 2023

  If you need to see a specialist, you may need a referral from your PCP. Much of the process depends on your insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  How to Make the Most of a Visit with Your Primary Care Physician: What Patients Should Know

  December 19, 2023

  Here's your essential guide to making the most of a visit with your PCP — whether it's in person or virtual.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration

  

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  Here’s Why It’s Important to Know Your Family Health History

  October 26, 2023

  Knowing your family health history can help you start screenings earlier and shift behaviors now, often preventing or delaying certain chronic conditions.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your 6 Week Postpartum Checkup

  February 29, 2024

  A new parent's focus is on caring for your newborn. But your body endures much during pregnancy and afterward, and postpartum checkups can keep you healthy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery, magee

  

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  Here’s Why Your Baby’s Newborn Well Visit Is So Important

  September 7, 2023

  Learn why your baby's first newborn well check appointment is so important, what to expect, and what questions to ask your provider.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  How to Know When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery

  February 5, 2024

  Are you considering cataract removal surgery? Here’s what you need to know about this common procedure.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  What Is a Preconception Doctor’s Appointment?

  May 2, 2023

  A preconception doctor's appointment is the first step toward a healthy pregnancy. Learn more about who should have this appointment, when to have it, and why.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery, magee