Search Results for: emergency
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How Proposed Pennsylvania Legislation Could Save More Lives During a Cardiac Emergency
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 375 would require schools to develop and practice clear cardiac emergency response plans. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Policy and Advocacy
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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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Emergency Department, Urgent Care, or Virtual Visit? Where You Should Take Your Child When They’re Sick
It can be difficult to decide where to take your injured or sick child for care. Should you make a trip to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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UPMC Children’s to Provide Pediatric Emergency Resources to Regional Hospitals
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is partnering with regional hospitals to provide telemedicine and other pediatric emergency care.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Visiting the Emergency Department During COVID-19
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, learn when you should visit the Emergency Department and when you should seek other care options.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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What Is a Psychiatric Emergency?
A psychiatric emergency occurs when a mental health condition carries the risk of immediate harm. Find out more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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What Is an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)?
The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Learn more about what an EUA is.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Treating Emergency Heart Conditions: A Team Effort
At UPMC Passavant, a team of world-class interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and technologists are available around the clock to treat emergency heart conditions, such as heart attacks.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Creating a Safe Environment to Provide Psychiatric Emergency Services
Dr. Keith Stowel discusses the emergency mental health care available at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
