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What Does “Safe Sex” Mean: Intimacy without Intercourse

January 23, 2017

Intimacy is about closeness, about being together, and about creating and maintaining a relationship. Here's what you need to know. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, What does “safe sex” mean?
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Whooping Cough: Symptoms & Facts

January 13, 2017

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, affects the lungs and a person’s ability to breathe. Discover symptoms. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: myths, Pinnacle Health, Whooping Cough
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Surgery Optimization

January 9, 2017

Improving your health before surgery can reduce your risk for surgical complications and help you recover faster after surgery. Learn more. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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How to Avoid Getting Sick

December 15, 2016

The best way to get over the cold or flu is to never get sick in the first place. Discover tips and tricks. Read More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: cold and flu, Pinnacle Health
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Bullying Adults in the Workplace

December 12, 2016

Bullying doesn’t end on the playground. Adults can experience it, too – at work or in their personal relationships. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: bullying, Pinnacle Health
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Start Your Engine: Pre-Workout Nutrition

November 28, 2016

A high-quality diet fuels your body for effective training and increases energy levels. Discover tips of what to eat before a workout. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Why Are Non-Smoking Women Diagnosed With Lung Cancer?

November 1, 2016

One in five women with lung cancer has never smoked and the diagnosis rate among women is increasing. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Lung Cancer
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Planning For Your Hospital Discharge

June 20, 2016

Planning for your discharge home is a process that starts at the time you are admitted to one of our facilities. Learn more. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Recipe: Summer Vegetable Fajitas

June 13, 2016

Enjoy all the flavors of summer with this delicious and nutritious veggie fajita weeknight dinner. Get the recipe. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health