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Andrew: Learning to Walk Again After a Hemorrhagic Stroke
Andrew, 35, and his wife were looking forward to the imminent birth of their first child in April 2022 when he collapsed in a seizure onto the floor of his Hampton Township home. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Peer Support: Bringing Humanity into Recovery
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mike Braun co-sponsored the PEER Support Act to help people who are dealing with mental health and substance use disorders.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Urinary Incontinence During Pregnancy
If you find yourself peeing frequently during pregnancy, you're not alone. Find out why pregnancy and bladder control issues are linked, and what helps.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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What Is Neurorehabilitation?
Neurorehabilitation is a therapy program for people with trauma or conditions of the nervous system that can help them regain function and independence.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Understanding Chronic Stroke and Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke can take a long time. If you or someone you love has had a stroke, here's what you need to know about chronic stroke and recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Matthew’s Inpatient Rehab Story: Dancing at His Son’s Wedding with a Little Help
In just one year, Matthew Yaras survived a blood infection, cardiac arrest, and the amputation of his lower right leg. Learn about his story.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Reducing Mental Health Stigma
Once barely discussed, mental health is becoming an important topic of conversation. Keirston Parham, Lead Recovery and Peer Services Coordinator at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and Western Behavioral Health discusses how to ask for help and how to support someone in need.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What Is a Nerve Block?
Nerve blocks help people who have acute or chronic pain. They're also used as a local anesthesia. Most are injections, but some are surgical. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Surgery?
ICL stands for implantable collamer lens. During ICL eye surgery, your eye surgeon inserts a very thin lens into your eye to permanently correct nearsightedness and astigmatism.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z