UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Medical Play for Hospitalized Children

September 18, 2023

Being in the hospital can be frightening and stressful for a child, but medical play can make a real difference in their experience. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Children's Mental Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Suicide and Grief with Kelly Monk

September 4, 2023

– This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical care or advice. Clinicians should rely on their own medical judgments when advising their patients. Patients in need of medical care should consult their personal care provider. It’s an emotional subject: coping with the loss of a loved one from suicide.… Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Video

UPMC Podcast: Life After Weight Loss with Dr. Rubin

August 21, 2023

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical care or advice. Clinicians should rely on their own medical judgments when advising their patients. Patients in need of medical care should consult their personal care provider. Losing a large amount of weight can be life-changing, but it can also come with… Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Never Miss a Beat

Subscribe to our HealthBeat newsletter!

(Tap to Join!)

Enter your email to subscribe

I understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails from UPMC. I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

Thank you for subscribing!

You can now select the specific newsletters you'd like to receive.

You are already subscribed.

Subscribe to more newsletters in our email preference center.

Sorry, an error occurred. Please try again later.

Or try our email preference center instead.

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

Enter your mobile phone number

Message and data rates may apply. Text the word STOP to opt out and HELP for help. Click here to view the privacy and terms.
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease

July 10, 2023

David Rometo, MD, Clinical Director of the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, discusses a shift in mindset when it comes to weight loss, and approaches that can benefit a patient’s overall health. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Summer Camps for Medically Fragile Children

June 26, 2023

Kelly Gavel, MS, Certified Child Life Specialist, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses the importance of summer camp and the many options available for children with dealing with medical conditions. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: LGBTQIA+ Advance Care Planning

June 12, 2023

Advance care planning is important for everyone, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more by listening to our podcast. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Eye Exams

May 29, 2023

Ellen Butts, OD, Director of Optometry and Contact Lens Service at the UPMC Vision Institute, explains why it’s important to do so. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Supporting a Child with Diabetes

May 15, 2023

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Katherine Vu-Boast, MD with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses ways parents and families can help a child who’s living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with:
Podcast

UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Myths and Facts About Living-Donor Organ Transplantation

April 10, 2023

Puneet Sood, MD, Medical Director, UPMC Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, discusses myths about living-donor organ transplantation. Listen Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Tagged with: