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6 Reasons to Try a Video Visit

November 24, 2021

Virtual visits offer at-home care for non-emergency conditions. Here's information about UPMC video visits and AnywhereCare. Read More

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Video Recipe: Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 23, 2021

Craving warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies, but looking to cut your sugar intake? These cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Diet for Gestational Diabetes

November 18, 2021

Many women with gestational diabetes can manage it with a combination of diet and exercise. Learn how to plan healthy meals and snacks for gestational diabetes. Read More

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UPMC Muncy Advancing Care Locally

November 17, 2021

UPMC Muncy is a full-service critical access hospital in eastern Lycoming County that offers emergency, primary, and specialty care. Read More

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UPMC Children’s Specialty Care Center Cumberland Now Serving Western Maryland

November 17, 2021

Residents of the western Maryland region now have easier access to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh pediatric specialists and services. Read More

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Health Disparities Q&A With Diego Chaves Gnecco, MD, MPH

November 17, 2021

Diego Chaves-Gnecco, MD, MPH, is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is the director and founder of Salud Para Niños (Health for the Children), western Pennsylvania's first pediatric bilingual and bicultural community clinic. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Health Disparities Q&A
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Q&A With a UPMC Children’s Social Worker

November 16, 2021

Transplantation can be stressful and emotional for patients and their loved ones. Social workers assist families and consult with physicians and other health care providers to address a range of issues. Read More

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50 Phenoms: From Cleft Lip and Palate to Champion Wrestler

November 15, 2021

Chase Karenbauer was born with cleft lip and palate but has become a youth champion in wrestling and gymnastics. Here's his story. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Cleft Lips and Cleft Palates: Diagnosis, Complications, and Treatment

November 15, 2021

Cleft lips and cleft palates are among the most common conditions present at birth. Learn more about what they are and how they're treated. Read More

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