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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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How Hip Replacement Surgery Changed Jan’s Life
Since Jan Bloss had hip replacement surgery at Coudersport, she's back to doing what she loves, and for the first time in years, is pain free.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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COVID-19 and Stroke: What to Know
Some people are at a higher risk of stroke after COVID-19. Learn about causes, risk factors, and ways you can prevent stroke after COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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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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Why It’s Safe to Get Donated Blood From Someone Vaccinated for COVID-19
Despite online misinformation, it is safe to receive blood donated by people who got the COVID-19 vaccine and people who have recovered from a COVID-19 illness.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Epilepsy
Are there long term-effects of childhood epilepsy? In many cases, there are no long-term effects. You can take actions to reduce the risk of long-term effects.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Are Hospice Services?
What is hospice care? How is hospice and palliative care different? When should hospice care start? UPMC provides the answers to FAQs on hospice care.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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My Child Has Been Diagnosed with Scoliosis, Now What?
Kids are usually diagnosed with scoliosis between 10 - 15 years old. Not all scoliosis requires treatment. Learn more about teens and scoliosis.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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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