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Article - 6 Minute Read
Health Disparities Q&A With Dr. Essien
Utibe Essien, MD, MPH, is a physician researcher who focuses on racial/ethnic health disparities in cardiovascular disease care. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Retaining Health Care Innovations Act
On Aug. 7, 2020, the Retaining Health Care Innovations Act was introduced in Pennsylvania by Rep. Christopher Quinn. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 3 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 - 4 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