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Here’s Why It’s Important to Know Your Family Health History
Knowing your family health history can help you start screenings earlier and shift behaviors now, often preventing or delaying certain chronic conditions.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How Are Heart Defects in Infants and Kids Diagnosed?
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect. Learn about these heart defects in infants and children, and how they're diagnosed, and treated.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Why People Travel to Pittsburgh for Neurosurgery
People travel from across the world to UPMC Neurological Institute for expert care. Learn more about the neurological and neurosurgical care UPMC provides.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Understanding Your Circulatory Health with Dr. Go
Poor circulation can cause many health problems. Learn the importance of healthy blood flow and some solutions for circulation issues with Dr. Catherine Go.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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How to Properly Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes
You can treat most minor cuts at home. Here's what you need to know about tackling this common first aid job — and when you should call the doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Chuck’s Story: Recovery and Rehab After Ischemic Stroke
Chuck D. recovered from a stroke at UPMC Outpatient Center in Lock Haven. "I came to, but I couldn't move," says Chuck. "My wife called 911. That's how this nightmare started."Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Signs You May Have Poor Circulation
Poor circulation can result from diabetes, high blood pressure, or other vascular problems. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet
Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Heart Health for the Whole Family: Q&A with Dr. Megan McGreevy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States but is preventable. Learn more from Dr. Megan McGreevy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health