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How to Choose a Pediatrician: Finding the Right Doctor for Your Child
Finding a pediatrician you trust is one of your first major parental responsibilities. Your search starts here. Learn more about finding the right doctor. Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
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Article - 10 Minute Read
Baby Food: A Guide for Making It at Home
UPMC Pinnacle offers tips on how to make your own baby food at home. To learn more about introducing solid foods or making your own baby food, contact your child’s pediatrician today. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Pediatrics
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Article - 13 Minute Read
Understanding Teen Dating: What Parents Should Know
Understanding teen dating can be difficult for parents. Here’s what you need to know about teen dating and how to help your child! Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is The Measles? What You Need to Know
Measles was once among the most common childhood diseases. Then it disappeared. What is measles, and why is the disease back? Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Car Seat Safety in the Winter
Keeping our children warm is always front and center in our minds through the winter season, but bulky coats and snowsuits are a hazard to the effectiveness of a car seat. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Is Your Child Getting Enough Exercise?
Exercise and regular physical activity in children and adolescents is important in promoting lifelong health and well-being. According to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, children ages 6-17 years old should get at least one hour or more of physical activity each day. Ensuring your child gets adequate exercise can be done at home… Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Video
Why You Need to Download the UPMC Children’s App
For busy Pittsburgh parents on the go, staying updated on the health of your child just got easier with a new pediatrics app. Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
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Article - 50 Second Read
See Photos of Magee Newborns Bundled in (the Cutest) Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital could make any ugly Christmas sweater look oh-so adorable. View photos from the nursery. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Safe Toys for the Holiday Season
Every year, nearly 200,000 children are seen in emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Keep these safety tips in mind when shopping. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics