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Article - 5 Minute Read
Military Families: Supporting Children During Deployments
A military deployment has a huge effect on family life. It's not easy for kids of any age to adjust. Here are some tips on how to make the transition easier.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Meditation and Medicine
There is growing evidence of the benefits of meditation, especially when it comes to treating certain medical conditions. Carol Greco, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, discusses the meditation research underway at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, and how it could change medicine.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Smart Eating Strategies for the Holidays
The holidays are filled with lots of food and drink but there are ways you can enjoy yourself without packing on extra pounds. Learn more.Listen Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Dealing with Grief Over the Holidays
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can become even more difficult during the holidays. Bereavement Counselor, Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW from Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, discusses ways to cope and how to help someone who’s grieving.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Evaluation and Management of Seizures and Epilepsy: Q&A With Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse
What are the warning signs of a seizure? How do doctors diagnose seizures? UPMC neurologist Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, answers these questions and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 9 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Does My Child Need Braces?
Braces are important for more than just cosmetic reasons. They can also play a key role in your child’s health. Lindsay Shuster DMD, MS, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh answers commonly asked questions and explains when it’s time to see an orthodontist.Read More
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 9 Minute Read
Health Disparities Q&A with George Robinson II, MBA
George Robinson II, MBA, is director of UPMC Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, which provides minority-owned, woman-owned, and disadvantaged businesses, as well as LGBTQIA+ and veteran-owned enterprises with equal access to procurement opportunities at UPMC and UPMC Health Plan.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
Pelvic floor physical therapy seeks to improve function in the abdomen and pelvis. It's a care option for many different people. Learn more about the process.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: How Dr. Mubashir Mumtaz Helps Humanity
Mubashir Mumtaz, a cardiac surgeon at UPMC Harrisburg, provides lifesaving care in Pennsylvania and in his native Pakistan through a charitable organization.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories