Search Results for: senior
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What You Need to Know About Gender Affirming Care and Population Health: Q&A with Joy Gero
Joy Gero, PsyD, is director of Population Health and Improvement and program manager of LGBTQIA+ Health at UPMC. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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A Family Affair: Seeking Care at UPMC Sports Medicine in Erie
All five members of the Gibson family are patients of UPMC Sports Medicine in Erie. Learn more about UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Health Disparities Q&A With A.J. Conrad Smith, MD
A.J. Conrad Smith, MD, is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he serves as associate chief of cardiology for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Smith also is director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. His clinical practice focuses on interventional cardiology with an emphasis on treating complex coronary disease, and transcatheter therapies for valvular heart disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Dan’s Story: How Sports Nutrition Helped an Ultramarathoner “Take Off”
During a July 2019 physical, Dan Kendra was shocked to learn he was prediabetic despite being ultramarathon runner.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Claudia’s Story: Strengthening Her Core with Physical Therapy
Claudia M., 68, started experiencing back pain over a decade ago and began participating in physical therapy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Women’s Health Physical Therapy Program Helps to Enhance Quality of Life
From childbirth to menopause and beyond, women have specific physical therapy needs, including treatments for pelvic pain and incontinence.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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How to Treat and Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects millions of Americans, putting them at increased risk for fractures as they age. Learn how you can treat the condition.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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COVID-19: What to Know About the Omicron Variant
The World Health Organization has labeled the Omicron variant of the coronavirus as a variant of concern. Learn more about the variant.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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UPMC Resources for Older LGBTQIA+ People
Older LGBTQ people have different health care needs as they age and need to be able to find resources and support for LGBTQ seniors.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness