Search Results for: Screenings
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Why UPMC Supports Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8
The recently passed Pennsylvania Senate Bill 8 will expand access to potentially lifesaving breast cancer care for high-risk patients. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Understanding Genetic Testing During Pregnancy
Genetic testing during pregnancy offers parents information about potential genetic conditions, including both inherited and chromosomal disorders.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Health Care Guide for Young Adults
We’re here to make sure you’re able to get the care you need when you need it. Here’s your guide to health care as a young adult.Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Barriers to Care: Addressing Breast Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ breast cancer risk is higher than in straight people, but resources for LGBTQIA+ support are available.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, 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
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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 - 6 Minute Read
How to Make a Doctor’s Appointment
If you're young and healthy, going to the doctor may not feel like a high priority. But here's why it should be — and tips to get started.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is the Quad Screen? Learn More About the Maternal Serum Screen
The quad screen is a prenatal genetic screening test available in the second trimester. It estimates risk for Down syndrome and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Lung Cancer Screening for High-Risk Individuals
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but early detection and treatment can save lives.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer