Search Results for: support
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KP Parham: Personal Struggle to Peer Support Leader at UPMC
KP Parham transforms lives at UPMC with his own story, leading mental health support and peer recovery with empathy and expertise.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Foods to Support Immune Health
No single food can fight infection alone, but eating a healthful diet can boost your immune system. Here's what you need to know about eating for immune health.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Peer Support: Bringing Humanity into Recovery
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mike Braun co-sponsored the PEER Support Act to help people who are dealing with mental health and substance use disorders.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Parents and Breastfeeding: How You Can Support Nursing Partners
You may not know it, but the non-breastfeeding parent is vital to your baby's breastfeeding success. Learn more about how you can help your breastfeeding partner and baby with simple support tips.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Violence Against Health Care Workers: Why UPMC Supports the SAVE Act and Other Critical Legislation
A federal statute that protects aircraft and airport workers has served as a model for the SAVE Act. The act would make it a federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee. It would also protect those whose crimes are the result of mental illness.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Finding Outpatient Support for Eating Disorders
Outpatient treatment for eating disorders may involve support from medical, mental health, and nutrition specialists. Learn more about what's involved.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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What Vitamins, Supplements, and Teas Support Lactation?
Learn about what vitamins promote breast milk production as well as healthy growth for your baby and teas for lactation to support your milk supply.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Offering Support for Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Learn about substance use disorder in the LGBTQIA+ community and a harm reduction approach to treatment from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Why UPMC Supports Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8
The recently passed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8 will expand access to potentially lifesaving breast cancer care for high-risk patients. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Policy and Advocacy
