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  Brad’s Story: Pursuing College After a Serious Concussion

  April 18, 2022

  To learn more or schedule an appointment with the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, visit our website or call 412-432-3681.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories

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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Zack’s Story: Canadian College Student Finds Concussion Relief

  July 30, 2021

  Ottawa native Zack had just begun his first semester of college in 2016 when he sustained his first serious concussion.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories

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• Article - 8 Minute Read

  Returning to College Sports Safely Amid COVID-19

  July 15, 2020

  To lower the risk of COVID-19 spread in college sports, a multidisciplinary team of UPMC experts developed the Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook provides guidelines for college sports teams to keep student-athletes, coaches, staff, and others safe from COVID-19. It covers topics like social distancing, sanitation, personal protective equipment, and travel.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: COVID-19

  

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• Article - 8 Minute Read

  Healthy Diets for College Students: How to Eat Well on Campus

  April 30, 2019

  Eating healthy in college isn't impossible. Make your health a priority this semester with our advice on healthy diets for college students.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, New Here, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Women's Health

  Tagged with: energy-boosting snacks

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  Helping Your Child Maintain Wellness in College

  June 20, 2022

  Find essential facts for keeping your college student healthy -- and helping them access health care -- while they're away at school.Read More

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  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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  Vaccines You Need for College: Learn the Requirements for Students

  September 10, 2016

  Protect yourself and those around you by getting your required college vaccinations. Learn more about required vaccines for college.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: immunizations, Pertussis, student health, vaccinations, vaccinations for college, vaccine-preventable disease

  

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  Stay Healthy in College: Avoid Dorm Sickness

  September 1, 2016

  Here's what you need to know to stay healthy in the college dorms and avoid the dreaded "dorm disease."Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, New Here

  Tagged with: back to school, cleanliness, cold and flu, college, communal living, Health, mold, sanitation, spread of disease

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Deryk’s Story: Back on the Pitch After Two ACL Surgeries

  April 1, 2024

  Thanks to the expertise of the orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists at UPMC Sports Medicine in Pittsburgh, Deryk returned to the soccer pitch. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

• Article - 3 Minute Read

  What Is an APGAR Score?

  March 29, 2024

  The APGAR score is a measurement of your baby's health in five key categories right after birth: breathing, heart rate, reflexes, skin color, and muscle tone.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery