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Article - 5 Minute Read
Talking to Your Children About Drug Use
Drug use by children and adolescents can cause long-lasting harm. Learn why you should talk to them about drug use and get tips for having a conversation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Pediatrics
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Don’s Story: How Radiation Therapy Helped Him After Two Prostate Cancer Surgeries
After two surgeries for prostate cancer, Don underwent radiation therapy at UPMC Passavant–McCandless to kill returning cancer cells.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Hanna’s Story: How One High School Basketball Player Made a Comeback After Physical and Mental Challenges
During an away game in her junior season, Hanna went up for a three-pointer and had her feet taken out from under her by a defensive player. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Linda’s Story: Improving Her Sight After DOA Diagnosis
Linda Cetra of Pittsburgh's Friendship neighborhood started wearing glasses in the fifth grade, and every year her vision got a little worse.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: My Child Won’t Share
My child won’t share. Is it a real problem or just a part of growing up? Pamela Schoemer, MD, what parents can do.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Mental Health Needs of Children in Foster Care
Children in foster care often have mental health issues that stem from trauma. Here's what foster parents — or those considering fostering — need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes
How can you navigate the holidays if you have diabetes? UPMC dietitian, Jacquelyn Klunk, MS, RDN, LDN discusses how you can take care of yourself while enjoying some of your favorite holiday foods.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants
Learn about pediatric liver transplants and how it can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Henry’s Story: Active Again After Spinal Stenosis
For more than 35 years, recently retired dentist Henry Windle, DMD, had been training for and participating in triathlons. But near the end of 2022, he went from a triathlete to being barely able to walk without falling.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health