Search Results for: Care
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What Is Preventive Chemotherapy? How Adjuvant Cancer Care Factors Into Your Treatment
Preventive chemotherapy is a type of adjuvant therapy for cancer. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Skin Care Simplified: How to Clean and Protect Your Skin
Skin is our first line of defense against injury, illness, allergens, and other hazards. Learn how to protect it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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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
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Mental Health Needs of Children in Foster Care
Children in foster care often have mental health issues that stem from trauma. Here's what foster parents — or those considering fostering — need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Violence Against Health Care Workers: Why UPMC Supports the SAVE Act and Other Critical Legislation
A federal statute that protects aircraft and airport workers has served as a model for the SAVE Act. The act would make it a federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee. It would also protect those whose crimes are the result of mental illness.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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How to Make the Most of a Visit with Your Primary Care Physician: What Patients Should Know
Here's your essential guide to making the most of a visit with your PCP — whether it's in person or virtual.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Working Together: UPMC Gives You the Care and Coverage You Need
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and certain people who qualify as disabled. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Women’s Heart Health 101: Your Guide to the Right Care
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Learn more about risk factors from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Foster Care ? And Why Might a Child Need It
When birth families can no longer take care of a child, foster care can provide a stable, temporary home. Here's what you need to know about foster care.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness