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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Reducing Mental Health Stigma
Once barely discussed, mental health is becoming an important topic of conversation. Keirston Parham, Lead Recovery and Peer Services Coordinator at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and Western Behavioral Health discusses how to ask for help and how to support someone in need.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Signs My Tattoo Is Infected
Do you have an infected tattoo? Read about the signs and why it's important to get prompt treatment for an infected tattoo.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Stuttering in Children Is Treatable. Here’s What to Know About Speech Therapies.
Children who struggle to communicate with those around them may have a disorder. Knowing how to tell if your child needs help is the first step.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
STDs in Older Adults: What to Know About Your Risk
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in older adults are on the rise. Find out why some seniors are at risk for STDs, and when to get tested as an older adult.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Eating Again After the POEM Procedure
Art West is enjoying eating once more, thanks to the POEM procedure, a new minimally invasive endoscopic treatment offered at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Different Types of IUDs
Learn about the intrauterine device (IUD), an effective form of contraception for those with female reproductive anatomy.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Am I Experiencing PMDD?
Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) causes extreme emotions, like anxiety, anger, and sadness. Find out the signs of PMDD and how doctors treat it.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Talking to Your Children About Drug Use
Drug use by children and adolescents can cause long-lasting harm. Learn why you should talk to them about drug use and get tips for having a conversation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
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