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    10 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe During Parades

    June 14, 2017

    Here are ten safety tips to remember during parades and large public gatherings. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: family safety tips, parade safety, public events, safety, UPMC

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    Video: After Back Pain, YouTube Star Back in Front of the Camera

    May 24, 2017

    Back pain almost sidelined Paul Eugene from his popular YouTube show. Learn how UPMC got him back in front the camera. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: Dancing, neurosurgery, patient story, physical therapy, Rooney Sports Complex, UPMC

    Learn more about YouTube star and UPMC patient Paul Eugene
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    Wheelchair Clinic Offers Community, Independence

    May 7, 2017

    The wheelchair skills clinic at the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Mercy is held the third Thursday of every month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: physical therapy, rehabilitation, UPMC, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, Wheelchair skills

    Learn more about the wheelchair skills clinic at UPMC
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    UPMC Residents Build Radiology Programs in Haiti

    January 12, 2017

    Two UPMC radiology residents are working alongside Haitian medical students to launch two new radiological programs in the impoverished country of Haiti. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: UPMC, UPMC residency programs

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    What to Do When Illness or Injury Strikes During the Holidays

    December 12, 2016

    The experts at UPMC are available when you need them. Learn where you and your family can seek care if illness or injury strike during the holiday season. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Christmas, holiday season, Pittsburgh Emergency Rooms, UPMC, winter

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    Nursing in the Spotlight: UPMC Nurse Recognized by Johnson & Johnson

    December 1, 2016

    For Linda Ankrom, it started in childhood — a deep-rooted desire to keep an eye out for others. Learn more about her inspiring nursing career at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: infusion nursing, nursing, staff awards, UPMC, UPMC Magee Womens Hospital

    Learn more about Linda at UPMC
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    Pitt-UPMC Team Helps Paralyzed Man Feel Again with Robotic Arm

    October 14, 2016

    Now, a human is able to experience the sensation of touch via a robotic arm, which is controlled by the brain. Get Nathan Copeland's story. Learn More

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: Announcements, News, quadriplegia, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, UPMC Patients

    Pitt-UPMC researchers help a paralyzed man feel again with the help of a mind-controlled robotic arm
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    How Huntington’s Disease Care Is Changing

    August 20, 2016

    Learn how UPMC is helping those with Huntington's disease live fuller, more independent lives. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: Genetic Disorders, Huntington's Disease, Neurology, UPMC

    Learn more about how Huntington's disease treatment is changing
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    Patient Story – Hockey Player’s Road to Recovery

    September 20, 2015

    Sean suffered from multiple shoulder dislocations and underwent physical therapy, followed by shoulder surgery. Learn more about his experience at UPMC. Learn More

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories

    Tagged with: Dharmesh Vyas, dislocated shoulder, hockey, hockey injury, physical therapy, shoulder dislocation, shoulder injury, UPMC, UPMC Sports Medicine

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