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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Does My Child Need Braces?

November 7, 2022

Braces are important for more than just cosmetic reasons. They can also play a key role in your child’s health. Lindsay Shuster DMD, MS, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh answers commonly asked questions and explains when it’s time to see an orthodontist. Read More

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Diagnosing and Treating ADHD

October 10, 2022

There are lots of misconceptions about ADHD. UPMC Behavioral Health Therapist, Rebecca Abel, MSW, LSW discusses its signs and symptoms and what treatment can look like for children and their families. Listen Now

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Preparing for Flu Season

September 26, 2022

Flu season will soon be upon us. Joseph Lipinski, MD answers questions about the flu vaccine and discusses other steps you can take to keep you and your family safe. Listen Now

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Weight Loss Surgery

September 12, 2022

For some patients, it may be the last resort to improve their health. Anita Courcoulas, MD, Director of the UPMC Bariatric Center, explains who is a good candidate for weight loss surgery and what patients is should consider. Listen Now

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Baby’s First Trips to the Doctors

August 15, 2022

A new baby means lots of trips to the doctor in the first two years. Pamela Schoemer, MD from UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics explains why the visits are important and what you can expect. Listen Now

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Your Guide to Newborn Screenings

August 1, 2022

They are the first tests your baby will undergo once welcomed into the world. Jennifer Kloesz, MD, Interim Division Chief for Newborn Medicine for UPMC explains what you can expect and why the tests are important to your child’s health. Listen Now

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: All of Us Research Program

July 18, 2022

It’s a nationwide effort to enroll one million people in a first of its kind research program. Mylanda Massart, MD, PhD, Co-investigator, All of Us Pennsylvania explains what the program is about and why she hopes you’ll get involved. Listen Now

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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Foods That Fight Cancer

July 4, 2022

Can what you eat make an impact in dealing with cancer? Lifestyle Dietitian, Angela Zaccagnini, MS, RD from The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shares insights from the Cooking for Cancer and Chronic Disease program. Listen Now

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Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Learn What Pride Month Means

June 20, 2022

Lisa Bryan-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Passavant discusses Pride Month and UPMC’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Listen Now

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Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast