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Article - 3 Minute Read
Orthostatic Hypotension: One Patient’s Journey to the Magee-Womens Heart Program
Orthostatic hypotension is also known as postural hypotension. It is a condition that occurs when your blood pressure quickly drops after moving from a seated to a standing position.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Video
UPMC Life Changers: How Stephanie Tighe Helps People Without Homes Get Needed Care
Stephanie Tighe works with unsheltered people in central Pennsylvania to connect them to the medical care they need, whether it's insurance or medication.Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Health Disparities Q&A with Carlos Cream, MD, PhD
Carlos Cream, MD, PhD, is an internist with UPMC in Central Pa. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Q&A: Bridging Health Inequities With Cancer Screenings, With Dr. Evans
Does race affect cancer outcomes? How did COVID-19 affect cancer care? In this Q&A, Dr. Evans answers these questions and more.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Sun Safety and the Early Signs of Skin Cancer
Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer.Listen Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 3 Minute Read
The Value of Cancer Care Close to Home
With more than 70 UPMC Hillman Cancer Center locations, you can get world-class cancer care close to your home.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 10 Minute Read
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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Article - 3 Minute Read
Q and A: Osteoarthritis Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments with Dr. Plate
How do I know if the joint pain I am experiencing is osteoarthritis? Dr. Plate, a hip and knee orthopedic surgeon at UPMC, explains causes and treatments.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What Is Coronary Calcium Scoring?
A coronary calcium test can help detect heart disease, even before you experience any symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health