Search Results for: nursing
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Eating Again After the POEM Procedure
Art West is enjoying eating once more, thanks to the POEM procedure, a new minimally invasive endoscopic treatment offered at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Runner Survives Heart Attack During Half Marathon: Greg’s Story
When Greg suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest during a half-marathon, UPMC employees jumped in to help. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding brings with it important health benefits for both mother and baby, but it can also come with some challenges. Use these tips.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What to Know About Sagging Breasts After Pregnancy
While it's normal for breasts to sag after pregnancy, breastfeeding doesn't cause breast sagging. Learn why breast sagging happens and how to deal with it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Here’s Why Your Baby’s Newborn Well Visit Is So Important
Learn why your baby's first newborn well check appointment is so important, what to expect, and what questions to ask your provider.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Are There Benefits to Extended Breastfeeding?
New AAP guidelines recommend extended breastfeeding until your child is two years old. This has benefits and challenges. Here's what you should know about it.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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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 - 3 Minute Read
What Vitamins, Supplements, and Teas Support Lactation?
Learn about what vitamins promote breast milk production as well as healthy growth for your baby and teas for lactation to support your milk supply.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease
David Rometo, MD, Clinical Director of the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, discusses a shift in mindset when it comes to weight loss, and approaches that can benefit a patient’s overall health.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast