Family Health

Curious about your health? Battling the flu or another ailment? Family health topics deal with the everyday health matters that affect us all. Find information on routine medical care, disease management, and keeping your whole family healthy. Topics include first aid, cold and flu, injury prevention, and much more.

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Listeria Risk Factors & Prevention

April 17, 2017

About 1,600 cases of listeriosis are documented each year. Discover prevention methods and risk factors for this condition. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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When to Worry About Hip Pain

April 8, 2017

Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is caused by cell death in the bones due to a lack of blood supply. Learn more about the symptoms of AVN. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Orthopaedics
Tagged with: Avascular Necrosis, Hip pain, hips and joints, orthopaedic conditions
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When Should You Call off Work Sick?

March 31, 2017

You don't have unlimited sick days. So, how do you know when it's time to call off work? Ask yourself these questions before taking a sick day. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
Tagged with: cough and cold, family health, fever, preventative care, sick days, taking a sick day, the flu
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Care That’s Convenient for You: UPMC Primary Care

March 26, 2017

Finding the right primary care physician is an important step toward protecting your health. Learn more about finding the right UPMC primary care doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: PCPs, Primary care
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When Should Dizziness Make You Worry?

March 19, 2017

Learn more about what dizziness feels like, its causes, and when feeling lightheaded could be a sign of a serious problem. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: dizziness, dizzy, lightheaded, vertigo
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Signs You May Need A Hearing Test

March 16, 2017

Hearing loss occurs gradually, often due to age. Learn how to recognize the signs of hearing loss and when to make an appointment for a hearing test. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: hearing aid, hearing problems, hearing test
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UPMC Susquehanna: Colon Screenings Save Lives

March 14, 2017

Learn more about the importance of colon screenings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: cancer, cancer prevention, colon cancer, Colon Screening, gastroenterologist
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Top 5 Safety Tips for Your Hospital Stay

March 9, 2017

You can stay safe during your time in the hospital by following these simple safety tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety
Tagged with: hospital safety, patient safety, preventative care
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Quiz: Is Your Heart Failure Under Control?

February 27, 2017

Take this quiz to find out if your heart failure is under control and you're making the most of your heart failure treatment. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: Heart and Vascular Institute, heart failure, Heart Health, Quiz