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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Medical Play for Hospitalized Children
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
Categorized as: Children's Mental Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Talking to Your Kids about Sex: What You Need to Know
Talking about sex with kids is vital for every parent. And it's a conversation that should happen earlier and more often than you think. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 6 Minute Read
How to Use Tech to Improve Your Health and Wellness
From pedometers and GPS watches to sleep and calorie-counting apps, people are using technology to help improve health and wellness. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Allergies or Something Else? Here’s How to Tell.
Colds and flus can cause a runny nose, sneezing, and congestion. So can seasonal allergies. But can allergies also cause fever? Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Article - 10 Minute Read
Health Equity Q&A: Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah
UPMC's Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, is board-certified in pediatric emergency medicine and pediatrics and is an emergency medicine physician. Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Here’s How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Period
Experts advise avoiding negative terms when it comes to first periods. Here's how you can explain menstruation and prep them for their first period. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Here’s Why Your Baby’s Newborn Well Visit Is So Important
Learn why your baby's first newborn well check appointment is so important, what to expect, and what questions to ask your provider. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How to Properly Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes
You can treat most minor cuts at home. Here's what you need to know about tackling this common first aid job — and when you should call the doctor. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Understanding Supraventricular Tachycardia in Infants
Learn more about the causes of supraventricular tachycardia in infants and how to manage your baby's rapid heart rate. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics