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Article - 6 Minute Read
What Is in a Prenatal Vitamin?
During pregnancy, your body needs higher amounts of several nutrients to help your baby grow and develop. Learn about the key nutrients in prenatal vitamins. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 3 Minute Read
A Hole in His Heart: Shawn’s Story
When Shawn learned he had a heart defect, he was referred to UPMC Passavant's Dr. Makani, who used an advanced procedure to close the hole in his heart. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What’s the Connection Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy?
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that's common in pregnant women. Here's why good oral health habits are key when you're pregnant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What Is an Outpatient Emergency Department?
An outpatient emergency department is a freestanding ER that cares for life-threatening conditions but has no inpatient service. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Video
50 Phenoms: How Mother Cindi and Daughter Erica Survived Cancer Together
Erica Nix and her mother Cindi Stephenson both faced cancer at the same time. They supported each other through treatments and survived. Learn their story. Watch Now
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Pediatric Palliative or Supportive Care – What It Is and Isn’t
Pediatric palliative care provides support and care for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Caretaking and Chronic Disease
Caring for a loved one can be physically and mentally challenging. Learn more from Elizabeth Schandelmeier LCSW, from UPMC Family Hospice. Listen Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Surgical and Medical Weight Loss Options Q&A With Dr. Justin Rosenberger and Samantha Hionis, NP
For those struggling with obesity, UPMC's Weight Management Center offers both non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Osteoradionecrosis and Soft Tissue Radionecrosis Injuries After Radiation Treatment
Osteoradionecrosis and soft tissue radionecrosis is the death of bone or soft tissue after radiation exposure. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness