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50 Phenoms: How a Veteran Stayed Strong When Facing Leukemia
Jason Mounts was diagnosed with a type of leukemia in November 2019 but was motivated to survive. Read his story here at UPMC HealthBeat.Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Radiation Oncologist Advancing Clinical Trials in Immunotherapy Combined with Radiation
Combining immunotherapy and radiation therapy in certain cancers may lead to better patient outcomes. UPMC is a leader in this research.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Are You Doing Calisthenics? Learn the Benefits
Calisthenics are any workout that relies on only your own body weight. Learn more about this form of fitness and how you can get started.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Jeremy’s Story: Life as an Amputee
When Jeremy was four years old, he lost his left leg below the knee in a tragic lawn mower accident. He spent three weeks in the hospital.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Identities
Want to be a good ally but aren’t sure about the proper terms or even how to ask about pronouns? Dr. Joy Gero, Program Manager for LGBTQ Health, UPMC Health Services Division answers some of the questions you may have been afraid to ask.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Judy’s Story: Monoclonal Antibodies ‘Saved Me’ After Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection
Judy had never been sick a day in her life -- but COVID-19 nearly took her down. She credits monoclonal antibodies for restoring her health.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC Stories
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Michael’s Story: Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
After 50 years of standing on his feet as a pharmacist, Michael Ducko, 70, knew it was time to replace his aching knee. He was thrilled to learn his surgeon offered robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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How Cancer Treatment Affects the Kidneys
Kidney cancer directly harms your kidneys . But other types of cancer and some cancer treatments can damage your kidneys, too.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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‘Doing My Part’: Recipients Talk About Decision to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is crucial in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and saving lives. Recipients of the vaccine discuss their decision to get vaccinated.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination