Search Results for: covid-19
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Stroke Care: UPMC’s BE FAST
More than 750,000 people in the United States suffer from stroke. Learn to spot the early warning signs and get care fast.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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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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Twindemic: What to Expect During the Upcoming Flu Season
When a severe flu season occurs at the same time as a pandemic like COVID-19, experts call it a "twindemic." But you can take steps to avoid both.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Why Getting the Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever
Even though the flu shot cannot prevent COVID-19, the pandemic makes it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine. Here's why.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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When Does Flu Season End? Essential Flu Season Facts
Influenza infections can actually occur at any time of year, but they're much more common during fall and winter. Flu season varies from year to year, but it roughly begins around October, peaks around February, and tapers off in April.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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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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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Keeping Patients and Staff Safe at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Jeff Magill, Emergency Management Coordinator at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital discusses the efforts to keep patients and staff safe..Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
Dr. Amit Tevar, Surgical Director of the UPMC Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program discusses the benefits of living donor kidney transplants and a program underway to help patients find a living donor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Pittsburgh Vaccine Trials Unit
A leading UPMC physician discusses efforts underway in Pittsburgh to develop and test potential COVID-19 vaccines.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast