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What Is Home Health Care?
Home health care is an alternative to care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Here's what home health care is, who qualifies, and why it's important.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Health Disparities Q&A with Aaron Taylor, MD
Aaron Taylor, MD, joined UPMC Mercy's Division of Trauma in 2020 as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Health Disparities Q&A with Rickquel ‘Rikki’ Tripp, MD
Rickquel "Rikki" Tripp, MD, MPH, is board-certified in emergency medicine and emergency medicine services (EMS) and is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Luca’s Story: Aligning With His Identity Through Gender-Affirming Surgery
Learn how gender-affirming top surgery at UPMC Passavant with Dr. Brodie Parent helped Luca align with his gender identity.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Generalized Anxiety in Older Adults
Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental health disorders. 32% of Americans experience any anxiety disorder at some point.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Senior Health
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Supporting a Loved One on Dialysis
Watching a loved one go through dialysis can be challenging. Here are some ways you can offer support to someone who is on dialysis.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Brad’s Story: Pursuing College After a Serious Concussion
To learn more or schedule an appointment with the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program, visit our website or call 412-432-3681.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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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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Physical Therapy for Liver Transplant Candidates
Liver disease patients are often medically frail, but physical therapy for cirrhosis patients can help them gain strength for liver transplant.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant