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How Proposed Pennsylvania Legislation Could Save More Lives During a Cardiac Emergency
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 375 would require schools to develop and practice clear cardiac emergency response plans. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Policy and Advocacy
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Feeling Fatigued? Why It Could be Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Athletes that regularly experience fatigue, stress fractures, or decreased endurance, may be suffering from relative energy deficiency in sport, or RED-S.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Health Equity Q&A: Dawndra Jones, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Magee
Explore an insightful Q&A with Dawndra Jones, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Magee, as she discusses health equity for diverse individuals.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Talking to Your Kids about Sex: What You Need to Know
Talking about sex with kids is vital for every parent. And it's a conversation that should happen earlier and more often than you think.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Kids Aren’t Just ‘Small Adults.’ Why It’s Important for Them to Go to a Pediatric Provider.
When your child is sick or hurt, a pediatric provider is typically the better option for their care. Staff, equipment, and treatments are tailored toward kids.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Meet Children’s Hospital Physician Dr. Kristen Critelli
Dr. Kristen Critelli, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with a profound dedication to quality, compassionate care. Dr. Critelli joined UPMC Children’s Hospital in 2015 for a fellowship with the Pediatric Gastroenterology Division, where she won the T32 Postdoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Research Training Grant.…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Tre Tipton Struggled with His Mental Health for Years. Now, He’s an Advocate for Others Facing Similar Challenges
Tre Tipton suffered from depression and suicidal ideation for much of his life. Today, he is a powerful mental health advocate.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: Access to Vision Care Is a Problem in Underserved Communities — UPMC’s Guerilla Eye Service Is Addressing That Need
Guerilla Eye Service provides vision exams and other eye care for underserved communities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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What Are Blackout Rage Gallons (BORGs)?
Blackout rage gallons (BORGs) contain a mixture of water, alcohol, and other substances like electrolytes and flavor enhancers. Learn the health risks of BORGs.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness