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Tips for Traveling on Dialysis
Dialysis can be difficult for patients who travel. But with careful planning, you can have the vacation of a lifetime while staying healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Staying Strong Through Several Setbacks
Joe couldn’t swallow his steak one Fourth of July. A diagnosis of stage IV esophageal cancer came the next day. Learn more about his story.Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Living Donor Kidney Transplant: Q&A with Dr. Amit Tevar
Living donor kidney transplants are vital to curing people with end-stage kidney diseases. Dr. Amit Tevar talks about the importance of living donation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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School Is in, Sleeping Late Is out: What to Do?
As kids head back to school, learn how can you get your children to readjust to sleeping early on school nights.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Relationships and Social Connections Can Help You Live Longer
There are many ways to improve your health, well-being, and chances of living longer. Typically, Americans will try to lose weight, exercise daily, and eat well. While all of those play an important role in your health and happiness, studies show people who have satisfying relationships with family, friends, and their community are happier, have fewer health problems, and live longer.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Returning to the Slopes After Shoulder Injury: Anna’s Story
While on a ski vacation with her family in Whistler, British Columbia, Anna Toth, experienced a painful fall on the slopes. Learn more about her treatment at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Traveling? Don’t Forget to Pack Your Insurance Card
You might be wondering if your health insurance will cover your expenses if you need medical attention when you’re away from home.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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4 Tips for Keeping Prescriptions Safe from Kids
Making a plan for how to store prescriptions in your home is important. Consider how you can safely store your prescription medications to keep kids safe.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Safety
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Health Benefits of the Beach
For those of you who love the surf and sand, we have good news. Recent studies have shown that the beach can have a profound impact on our mental health.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness