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Article - 7 Minute Read
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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Article - 4 Minute Read
How Prostate Cancer Care at UPMC Helped One Man Get Back to Traveling
After learning his prostate cancer was growing quickly, Ray underwent radiation and hormone therapy at UPMC. Now cancer-free, he's traveling again.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Can Pumping Induce Labor?
If you're heavily pregnant, you may have heard that breast pumping can induce labor. Find out if this is true and safe and what you need to know about labor induction for medical and non-medical reasons.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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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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Chuck’s Story: Recovery and Rehab After Ischemic Stroke
Chuck D. recovered from a stroke at UPMC Outpatient Center in Lock Haven. "I came to, but I couldn't move," says Chuck. "My wife called 911. That's how this nightmare started."Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Getting Your Child Ready for a Doctor’s Visit
Maureen HeneghaIn, a child life specialist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, offers tips for making doctor's visits easier.Listen Now
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Video
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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Article - 4 Minute Read
Is Seltzer Water Bad for You?
Learn about the different kinds of carbonated water, whether carbonated water is good for you, and the health benefits of seltzer water.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Affirming Therapy Options for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Therapy options that recognize the specific needs of the LGBTQIA+ community are growing. Learn more about affirmative care models for LGBTQIA+ people.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health