Search Results for: advocacy
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LGBTQIA+ and Aging: Living Considerations and More
As people near retirement age, they often start to consider their options for life after work. But members of the LGBTQIA+ community may need some extra considerations.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors of Domestic Abuse
You can help support LGBTQIA+ survivors and victims of domestic violence by knowing the warning signs of abuse and offering emotional or material support.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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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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What Is the NIPT Test?
NIPT, or noninvasive prenatal testing, screens for certain genetic conditions. It's open to all pregnant people with a simple blood draw.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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How UPMC Children’s Promotes Healthcare Equality for LGBTQIA+ Youth
UPMC Children's has been an HEI Leader since 2016, which means they are focused on supporting the LGBTQ+ community in multiple ways.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Celebrating 20 Years of UPMC Children’s Spanish Language Clinic
Southwestern Pennsylvania's first bilingual pediatric clinic, Salud Para Niños, has grown significantly in the past 20 years.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Dealing with Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships
Domestic abuse can come in many forms and members of the LGBTQ+ community are especially vulnerable to all of these forms of violence.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Learn What Pride Month Means
Lisa Bryan-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Passavant discusses Pride Month and UPMC’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Listen Now
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Understanding the Stigma of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is common, but many people view it as a "smoker's disease." It's important to understand and fight against this stigma.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer