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Article - 4 Minute Read
The Importance of Vaccinations Q&A
Vaccination is more important now than ever before. The lack of vaccinations caused by COVID-19 can cause other potential disease outbreaks. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 2 Minute Read
The Importance of Supply Chain Diversity in Health Care
UPMC is committed to supporting a range of diverse suppliers. Learn more about the importance of supply chain diversity here. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Q&A: Why Are Advanced Practice Providers Critical During COVID-19?
Disclaimer: At UPMC HealthBeat, we strive to provide the most up-to-date facts in our stories when we publish them. We also make updates to our content as information changes. However, education about COVID-19 can shift quickly based on new data, emerging variants, or other factors. The information in this story was accurate as of its… Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Telemedicine Is Changing Health Care During COVID-19
Telemedicine refers to the delivery of health care and information through HIPAA-compliant remote technology. It continues to evolve. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 2 Minute Read
The Value of Pennsylvania Poison Centers
The Pittsburgh Poison Center is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained nurses and pharmacists. Call if you need help with a possible poison. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Everything You Need to Know About Centers of Excellence and Certified Recovery Specialists
Pennsylvania has the third-highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 3 Minute Read
The Impact of Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health have a profound effect on well-being. Learn how affordable housing, access to good food, and public safety tie into health. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Infographic
Understanding Pennsylvania’s State-Based Insurance Exchange
Pennsylvania is joining about a dozen other states that operate their own health insurance exchanges. Learn what this means for Pennsylvanians. View Infographic
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Policy and Advocacy
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Infographic
How CURE Improves the Health of Pennsylvanians
The goal of CURE is to support research that improves the health of Pennsylvanians. It provides funding for health research, hospital care programs, and more. View Infographic
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
