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Your First Visit to a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Site
What do you need to bring to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center? What should you expect from your first visit? Watch this brief video to find answers to your questions. Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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The Importance of Check-Ups and Heart Screenings for Men
Learn how having a regular checkup and screening with your doctor can lower your risk of heart and vascular disease. Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Can You Use Tap Water With Contacts?
Find out the risks of rinsing your contact lens – or your contacts case – with tap water. Learn about bacterial infections, including Acanthamoeba keratitis Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
5 Common Sunscreen and Sun Protection Mistakes
It's important to protect yourself from the sun. By knowing common mistakes people make in the sun, you can help reduce your risk of developing skin cancer Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, New Here
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How to Clean Your Belly Button and Prevent Infection
Did you know your belly button can harbor 67 different kinds of bacteria? Learn more about how you can clean and protect your belly button from infection. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety, Skin Care
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack
Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? FInd out what to do if someone is having a heart attack, and how early treatment can save lives. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Preparing for Simulation Planning Session
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides careful Simulation Planning Session for patients. Learn more about the benefits and the procedures of a planning session. Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Neck Pain: Could Your Pillow Be to Blame?
Sleeping position can cause back pain, but could your neck pain also be related to how you're sleeping. Learn how to pick the right pillow for you! Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Getting to Know Your Brain: Cerebellum
The cerebellum, or "little brain," refines your body's functions through tasks like balance, coordination, posture and motor learning. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health