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Art’s Story: How Hip Replacement Surgery Got Him Dancing
Arthritis caused Art severe pain in his left hip and affected his ability to work. He underwent a total hip replacement and feels strong again. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
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Tre Tipton Struggled with His Mental Health for Years. Now, He’s an Advocate for Others Facing Similar Challenges
Tre Tipton suffered from depression and suicidal ideation for much of his life. Today, he is a powerful mental health advocate. Watch Now
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UPMC Life Changers: Deanna Harris Always Wanted to Help Children. She’s Living Out That Goal Through Her Work as a Pediatric Cancer Social Worker.
Deanna Harris, MSW, is a social worker in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn how she makes a difference. Watch Now
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50 Phenoms: How Annette Beat Devastating Odds After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Annette suffered a severe brain injury after a fall at her home in 2012. Learn how emergency surgery, rehabilitation, and her own optimism helped her recover. Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet
Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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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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50 Phenoms: How Brain Surgery Saved Ex-Pro Wrestler Chris Hahn
Chris was a professional wrestler who dealt with severe headaches and other symptoms caused by a brain tumor. Learn about his care at UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Life Changers: How Angelina Uses Dance to Help People Cope
Angelina is a dance/movement therapist at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. She uses dance to help people dealing with mental health burdens. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, UPMC Stories
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Deacon’s Story: Managing a Peanut Allergy with Peanuts
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) helped Deacon, a child with a peanut allergy, manage his condition. Learn more about his story. Read More
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