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The Growing Challenge of Workplace Violence Against Nurses: Q&A with UPMC Chief Nursing Officer Maribeth McLaughlin
UPMC Chief Nursing Officer Maribeth McLaughlin discusses the concern of violence against nurses and steps to prevent it from happening.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Desk Exercises to Stay Fit at Work
Exercises you do at your desk can get you started on the way to better health. And you don’t have to buy expensive equipment like treadmill desks or exercise ball chairs to add fitness to your daily routine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How a Speech Therapist Works with Aphasia Patients
Someone with aphasia may have trouble speaking, reading, or writing. This occurs when the language centers of the brain have become damaged.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Intermittent Fasting: Does It Work? And Is It Healthy?
It seems like everyone's talking about intermittent fasting, a diet plan known for time-restricted eating and structured meals. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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How UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital’s Inpatient School Ensures Child and Teen Patients’ Schoolwork Doesn’t Fall by the Wayside
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital established its inpatient school in 1990 to help children and teens stay up to date on schoolwork as inpatients.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Violence Against Health Care Workers: Why UPMC Supports the SAVE Act and Other Critical Legislation
A federal statute that protects aircraft and airport workers has served as a model for the SAVE Act. The act would make it a federal crime to assault or intimidate a hospital employee. It would also protect those whose crimes are the result of mental illness.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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How Do Doctor Referrals Work?
If you need to see a specialist, you may need a referral from your PCP. Much of the process depends on your insurance coverage. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Working After 65? Managing and Planning Your Retirement Timeline
When it comes to working after 65, you're not alone. Find out how this growing trend affects your savings, health care costs, and Medicare benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Working Together: UPMC Gives You the Care and Coverage You Need
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and certain people who qualify as disabled. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness