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Article - 6 Minute Read
Climate Plays a Major Role in Health. UPMC Is Taking Steps for a More Sustainable Future
Clinicians for Climate Action, a group of health care professionals from UPMC and Pitt, are working toward decarbonizing health care. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is an APGAR Score?
The APGAR score is a measurement of your baby's health in five key categories right after birth: breathing, heart rate, reflexes, skin color, and muscle tone. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Sensory Processing Issues May Affect Kids in School
Many children are picky about their clothes, food, and hobbies. But those who are sensitive to sounds, textures, and more may have a sensory processing disorder. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is My Child Experiencing Hearing Problems?
Signs of hearing loss in kids can be subtle. If you're worried about your child's hearing loss, early testing is vital to their learning and growth. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Understanding Newborn Screenings
Your child will get blood, hearing, and heart screenings after birth. These screenings help doctors identify problems that are best caught early. Find out more. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What to Know About Vitiligo in Children
Here's what to know about vitiligo in children as well as its causes, types, symptoms, and treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Stuttering in Children Is Treatable. Here’s What to Know About Speech Therapies.
Children who struggle to communicate with those around them may have a disorder. Knowing how to tell if your child needs help is the first step. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
When to Take Your Child to the ER for Vomiting and Fever
It can be upsetting when your child is vomiting or has a fever. But when is it serious enough to head to the ER? Here's what you need to know. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: What to Know
Point-of-care ultrasound is a focused ultrasound exam. A clinician performs this exam at a person's bedside. They do this to speed up decision-making and answer specific questions in real time. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics