Search Results for: HCA
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Article - 6 Minute Read
LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities: How to Close the Gap
LGBTQIA+ health disparities make it harder for LGBTQIA+ people to get medical care, but it is possible to improve health care for LGBTQIA+ people.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Does Trauma Affect LGBTQIA+ Communities?
LGBTQIA+ trauma is common throughout people's lives and can increase the risk of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and suicide.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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How Virtual Primary Care Helps People in Central Pennsylvania
Virtual Primary Care-UPMC provides care for a variety of acute and chronic services in a virtual setting.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Remove a Splinter
A splinter may seem like a minor problem, but it can lead to infection if untreated. Here's what you need to know about safely removing splinters.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Home Health Care?
Home health care is an alternative to care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Here's what home health care is, who qualifies, and why it's important.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Finding a Therapist Friendly to LGBTQIA+ Needs
Finding the right therapist is a tough task. A mental health worker should be someone you trust who can grasp your problems and relate to you personally.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health
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Understanding the Lung Transplant Process: A Conversation With Dr. Hage
For people with severe lung disease, a lung transplant can save lives — and it's possibly their only treatment option.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Preparing for Flu Season
Flu season will soon be upon us. Joseph Lipinski, MD answers questions about the flu vaccine and discusses other steps you can take to keep you and your family safe.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Am I Drinking Too Much Alcohol?
Most people who drink too much do not have an alcohol use disorder. It is important to know how to drink in moderation and how alcohol impacts you and others.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness