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50 Phenoms: Boy Receives the Miracle of Transplant — Twice
Luke Maeding underwent a double lung transplant at 9 years old and needed a small bowel transplant a decade later. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Brad’s Story: Pursuing College After a Serious Concussion
To learn more or schedule an appointment with the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, visit our website or call 412-432-3681. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Rebounding after Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Surgery: Jack’s Story
Robotic-assisted cardiac surgery is the latest example of the expanded heart care available at UPMC Passavant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Kathy’s Story: What Is a Living Donor Ambassador?
A living donor ambassador helps patients and loved ones navigate the living-donor organ transplant process. Learn the story of UPMC's living donor ambassador. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Nurse Christie Santure Cares for Caregivers
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center nurse Christie Santure created the "Caring for the Caregiver" program to provide support for the loved ones of cancer patients. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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50 Phenoms: How an Athlete Returned After Heart Problems
Carrie Deutsch had open-heart surgery at 27 years old, but she was able to return to her sport and excel. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Addressing Health Disparities: Brenda’s Story
When Brenda's brother needed a kidney transplant, she saw an opportunity to do something about it. In 2017, she became her brother's living-kidney donor through a living-donor kidney chain that saved his life. Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Kevin’s Story: Tennessee Man Finds Hope for Concussion Recovery in Pittsburgh
While enjoying a night out with his soon-to-be wife in October 2019, Kevin Stone, 39, of Georgetown, Tennessee, took a bad fall that left him with a broken ankle and a concussion. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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Article - 2 Minute Read
George’s Story: Recovering with Blood Flow Restriction Treatment
In September 2020, George Patek nearly lost his leg in a car accident. He sustained an open distal fracture of his tibia and fibula, above his ankle, and underwent surgery at that time. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories