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Video
UPMC Life Changers: Access to Vision Care Is a Problem in Underserved Communities — UPMC’s Guerilla Eye Service Is Addressing That Need
Guerilla Eye Service provides vision exams and other eye care for underserved communities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Learn more. Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Article - 4 Minute Read
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center: Q&A with Dr. Hoskoppal and Dr. Patel
Congenital heart disease is a heart defect present at birth. 1 in 100 children born in the U.S. get a diagnosis of a congenital heart defect. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease
David Rometo, MD, Clinical Director of the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, discusses a shift in mindset when it comes to weight loss, and approaches that can benefit a patient’s overall health. Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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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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UPMC Life Changers: Deanna Harris Always Wanted to Help Children. She’s Living Out That Goal Through Her Work as a Pediatric Cancer Social Worker.
Deanna Harris, MSW, is a social worker in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn how she makes a difference. Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Cystic Acne Treatment: Ashlynn’s Story
Ashlynn started to get cystic acne when she was 15 years old. Read more about her journey to find treatment at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Fran’s Story: Living With and Managing Chronic Pain
Fran, who has lived with constant abdominal pain for more than eight years, found help at UPMC Pain Management. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Summer Camps for Medically Fragile Children
Kelley Gavel, MS, Certified Child Life Specialist, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discusses the importance of summer camp and the many options available for children with dealing with medical conditions. Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet
Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories