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Judy’s Story: Rehab Unit Lifesavers Turn Struggle to Success
A mass on Judy's brain stem caused her severe pain, but surgery and rehabilitation helped her recover. Learn her story.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Love, Support Help Man Overcome Brain Tumor
Harry Lorusso battled an aggressive, deadly brain tumor, but he wasn't afraid. He knew he had love and support behind him. Learn more.Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Motivated by Motherhood
Brandy was thrilled to be pregnant with her third child, and first girl. But late in her third trimester, she was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart failure. A transplant saved her life. Find out more about Brandy’s story in the fourth episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure
Omar Foster needed a kidney desperately. His best friend and workout partner Clay Moorefield stepped up and donated his kidney to help save Omar’s life. After that, Clay and Omar worked together in the gym to get back to full strength. Today they’re closer than ever and hope to be an inspiration to others. Learn more about Clay and Omar’s story on Episode 3 of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Overcoming a Traumatic Car Crash
Paula was an active 60-year-old who played hoops in the National Senior Games before a terrible car accident in 2016. Hear how she rebounded.Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Navigating Breast Cancer with Genetic Counseling and Testing
Jen Hatajik always knew she had a risk of developing breast cancer. Learn more about her cancer journey and treatment at UPMC Altoona.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer
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How to Stay Safe During a Thunderstorm
Follow these essential thunderstorm safety tips from the experts at UPMC, so you can stay safe when Mother Nature is at her worst.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Seasons Change Your Mood
For many people, their mood changes as the seasons do. Learn about seasonal affective disorder and discover ways to cope with it.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Hot Spots: Top Places to Get Heat Stroke
In the summer, your body is more vulnerable to heat stroke, especially if you are spending the day outside. Learn about the top places to get heat stroke.Read More
Categorized as: Safety