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Article - 5 Minute Read
Here’s What You Can Expect During an Eye Exam
Here is what you can expect as you’re preparing for your next eye exam with your optometrist or ophthalmologist.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Kids Aren’t Just ‘Small Adults.’ Why It’s Important for Them to Go to a Pediatric Provider.
When your child is sick or hurt, a pediatric provider is typically the better option for their care. Staff, equipment, and treatments are tailored toward kids.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
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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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Getting Your Child Ready for a Doctor’s Visit
Maureen HeneghaIn, a child life specialist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, offers tips for making doctor's visits easier.Listen Now
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Video
Tre Tipton Struggled with His Mental Health for Years. Now, He’s an Advocate for Others Facing Similar Challenges
Tre Tipton suffered from depression and suicidal ideation for much of his life. Today, he is a powerful mental health advocate.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: Access to Vision Care Is a Problem in Underserved Communities — UPMC’s Guerilla Eye Service Is Addressing That Need
Guerilla Eye Service provides vision exams and other eye care for underserved communities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Glaucoma: Know the Risks to Protect Your Vision
Glaucoma is a group of eye problems that can damage the optic nerve and lead to progressive or abrupt vision loss.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Video
50 Phenoms: How Annette Beat Devastating Odds After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Annette suffered a severe brain injury after a fall at her home in 2012. Learn how emergency surgery, rehabilitation, and her own optimism helped her recover.Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
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