Search Results for: nursing
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Article - 4 Minute Read
It Takes a Team of Nurses to Come Back from Orthopaedic Surgery
In addition to a highly trained surgeon, a coordinated and skilled nursing team is key to your recovery after joint replacement surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Health Disparities Q&A with Rep. Patty Kim, Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Patty Kim of Dauphin County represents Pennsylvania's current 103rd legislative district. Learn more about her in this Q&A.Read More
Categorized as: Policy and Advocacy
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What Are Early Childhood Caries? Learn Causes and Treatment
Early childhood caries, or tooth decay, is a common problem in children under age 6. Fortunately, it's preventable.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Causes Varicose Veins?
Natalie Sridharan, MD, UPMC Vascular Surgeon explains what causes varicose veins, the treatments available and why they may be more than just a cosmetic concern.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Kathy’s Story: What Is a Living Donor Ambassador?
A living donor ambassador helps patients and loved ones navigate the living-donor organ transplant process. Learn the story of UPMC's living donor ambassador.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: How Nurse Christie Santure Cares for Caregivers
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center nurse Christie Santure created the "Caring for the Caregiver" program to provide support for the loved ones of cancer patients.Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
The Benefits of a Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Find out how a pediatric anesthesiologist keeps children safe and pain-free during a medical procedure.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Grace’s Story: How a Young Athlete Overcame Major Hip Problems
The UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Adolescent and Young Adult Hip Preservation Program helped Grace recover from serious hip conditions.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Jack’s Story: Battling Back from COVID-19 at the Inpatient Rehab Unit
After a two-month-long odyssey that involved a helicopter life-flight, three hospitals, and 11 days on a ventilator, Jack finally made it home with help from the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute's inpatient unit at UPMC Williamsport. Read about his story.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories