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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Asbestos Still Threatens Your Health
Breathing in asbestos can lead to a variety of short-term and long-term health effects. Learn how you can protect yourself from asbestos. Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Staying Safe During a Flood: Essential Tips for Families
Floods can impact your health as well as your property. Avoid injury and illness with these critical flood safety tips from UPMC Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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How to Prevent Recreational Water Illness
Learn about the risks of recreational water illness and what you can do to protect yourself at the beach or the pool. Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Traveling with Heart Disease: Having a Safe Trip
Can you travel if you have heart disease? Learn about the precautions people with heart disease should take before vacationing. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Crutches: 12 Tips for Going Up and Down Stairs
Climbing stairs with crutches can be a challenge at first. Follow our tips for safely going up and down stairs on crutches. Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Safety
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
Now that it's spring, many of us begin to scrub down our houses — and often that includes chemicals. Read more for safety tips for you and your family. Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Concussion Safety and Hockey
Learn more about how hockey players can practice concussion safety. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Concussion Safety for Skiers and Snowboarders
Learn how to prevent concussions during winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and sled riding. Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Article - 44 Second Read
STAT MedEvac: Your Help From Above
Twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, there's always a crew ready to fly, at any of STAT MedEvac's 17 bases throughout western Pennsylvania. Read More
Categorized as: Safety