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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Eye Exams
Ellen Butts, OD, Director of Optometry and Contact Lens Service at the UPMC Vision Institute, explains why it’s important to do so.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is Early Intervention for Children?
Early intervention provides resources and support for young children who have developmental delays and developmental disabilities. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Supporting a Child with Diabetes
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Katherine Vu-Boast, MD with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses ways parents and families can help a child who’s living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is common but the symptoms are often hard to detect. Learn if you might be at risk of a vitamin D deficiency.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Understanding Stages of the Flu
Learn about the incubation period, the early stages of the flu, the later stages, and how to take care of yourself at each stage.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Addiction in the LGBTQIA+ Community: Understanding Substance Abuse
LGBTQIA+ substance use is higher than in the straight population because of greater stigma, discrimination, trauma, stress, and mental health issues.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 7 Minute Read
The Connection Between Trauma and Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ people may face discrimination and harassment in many areas of life. Here are some types of everyday situations that are harmful to LGBTQIA+ mental health.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 9 Minute Read
Health Equity Q&A with Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD
Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, the chief medical officer of Quality in UPMC's Insurance Services Division, discusses health disparities and more issues.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): Ron Foster’s Story
To date, UPMC has performed more than 2,000 TAVR procedures in central Pennsylvania. Learn about Ron's TAVR story.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health