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4 Common Back-to-School Illnesses and Health Conditions
Children are often susceptible to many different common conditions associated with the close contact of a classroom. Learn more about these common conditions. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health
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SMART Choices Program Helps Fight Opioid Abuse in Children and Adolescents
UPMC's SMART Choices Program helps identify children and adolescents at risk for substance abuse disorder. Learn more about this program. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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How to Respond If Your Child Is Being Bullied
Finding out that your child is not being accepted by their peers can be heartbreaking. Learn what you can do to help. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Depression and Back-to-School: Warning Signs and Tips for Parents
While back-to-school jitters are normal, depression isn't. Learn why depression and back-to-school are linked, plus tools to help kids navigate the change. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Giving Back Through Philanthropy: Meet Noelle Conover
After losing her son, Matt, to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2002, Noelle Conover decided to help make a difference and created Matt's Maker Spaces at UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health, UPMC Stories
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What Is a Child Life Specialist?
A child life specialist can help your sick child become more comfortable with his or her upcoming medical procedure or hospitalization. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
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After School Special: Fueling for Practice and Game Day
Here are three key tips from our expert sports dietitians on making your school day and practice fuel the best it's ever been. Read More
Categorized as: New Here, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
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Recognizing Myopia & Common Vision Problems in Children
Vision problems in children are sneaky, and your child may not want to talk about it. Learn the signs of myopia in kids and what to do about it. Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
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When Is a Backpack Too Heavy?
Learn more about when backpacks are too heavy and how you can deal with back pain from backpack use from UPMC experts. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics