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Article - 4 Minute Read
Phil’s Story: Moving On from Chronic Pain
When his pain started, Phil was in his late 20s and in good health. He sought help from multiple providers to find out what was causing his pain.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Cheryl’s Story: Finding Her Balance After Years of Dizziness
While visiting her grandson at college in November 2021, Cheryl was walking the campus and started to have dizzy spells that would come and go. When she woke up the next morning, the room was spinning, and she could barely get out of bed.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Runner Survives Heart Attack During Half Marathon: Greg’s Story
When Greg suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest during a half-marathon, UPMC employees jumped in to help. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Video
How UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital’s Inpatient School Ensures Child and Teen Patients’ Schoolwork Doesn’t Fall by the Wayside
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital established its inpatient school in 1990 to help children and teens stay up to date on schoolwork as inpatients.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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How Serious Is a Tumor on the Adrenal Gland?
Learn about adrenal tumors how they vary in type, size, and in the severity of problems they can cause from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Urology
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Hanna’s Story: How One High School Basketball Player Made a Comeback After Physical and Mental Challenges
During an away game in her junior season, Hanna went up for a three-pointer and had her feet taken out from under her by a defensive player. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Exercising Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Staying physically active is an essential part of any healthy lifestyle. That includes during and after pregnancy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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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
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding brings with it important health benefits for both mother and baby, but it can also come with some challenges. Use these tips.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast