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UPMC Life Changers: Deanna Harris Always Wanted to Help Children. She’s Living Out That Goal Through Her Work as a Pediatric Cancer Social Worker.

July 3, 2023

Deanna Harris, MSW, is a social worker in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn how she makes a difference. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
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50 Phenoms: How Annette Beat Devastating Odds After a Traumatic Brain Injury

June 26, 2023

Annette suffered a severe brain injury after a fall at her home in 2012. Learn how emergency surgery, rehabilitation, and her own optimism helped her recover. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 4
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Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet

June 23, 2023

Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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A Hole in His Heart: Shawn’s Story

March 23, 2023

When Shawn learned he had a heart defect, he was referred to UPMC Passavant's Dr. Makani, who used an advanced procedure to close the hole in his heart. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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50 Phenoms: How Brain Surgery Saved Ex-Pro Wrestler Chris Hahn

February 20, 2023

Chris was a professional wrestler who dealt with severe headaches and other symptoms caused by a brain tumor. Learn about his care at UPMC. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Affinity, Provider, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 4
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UPMC Life Changers: How Angelina Uses Dance to Help People Cope

February 6, 2023

Angelina is a dance/movement therapist at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. She uses dance to help people dealing with mental health burdens. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Affinity
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Deacon’s Story: Managing a Peanut Allergy with Peanuts

February 1, 2023

Oral immunotherapy (OIT) helped Deacon, a child with a peanut allergy, manage his condition. Learn more about his story. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Kay’s Story: How Botox Helped Treat Her Urinary Incontinence

January 27, 2023

Kay struggled with urinary incontinence. But Botox® injections into her bladder have calmed her symptoms and improved her quality of life. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories, Urology
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The Collins Family Story: UPMC Orthopaedic Care

December 15, 2022

Joe and Bonnie Collins have had multiple orthopaedic surgeries at Coudersport, from back surgery and knee replacement to shoulder replacement. Read their story. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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