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Who Is Mr. Yuk®? All About the Mean, Green, Poison-Fighting Machine
The Pittsburgh Poison Center created Mr. Yuk in 1971 to raise awareness about posion prevention. Today, people all over the world use Mr. Yuk stickers.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Why People Travel to Pittsburgh for Neurosurgery
People travel from across the world to UPMC Neurological Institute for expert care. Learn more about the neurological and neurosurgical care UPMC provides.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023
The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Receiving Telemedicine Care for Heart Failure: Steve’s Story
Stephen Silveria of Williamsport was one of the first patients to use UPMC's Advanced Heart Failure Telemedicine Clinic.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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COVID-19 and the 2023-24 Flu Season: What to Know
With COVID-19 still around and respiratory virus season approaching, vaccination and other preventive efforts are important. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness
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About UPMC’s LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider Designation
The LGBTQIA+ Affirming Provider Designation highlights UPMC providers who provide affirming care to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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UPMC Life Changers: Dr. Diego Chaves-Gnecco Believes in the Importance of Multicultural Care. So He Created a Groundbreaking Clinic for Kids in Western Pennsylvania
Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, founded the first bicultural and bilingual pediatric clinic in 2002. The clinic has helped thousands of families.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Health Equity Q&A: Pennsylvania Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD
Pennsylvania Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD, an emergency physician, discusses health disparities that affect people in Pennsylvania.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Does Dehydration Raise Blood Pressure?
You may wonder if dehydration affects your heart health. For example, does dehydration raise blood pressure or lower it? Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health