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    Video: Scoliosis Expert Dr. Timothy Ward Answers Your Questions

    May 24, 2017

    In this video, watch as Timothy Ward, MD, discusses pediatric scoliosis and kyphosis, as well as answers submitted questions from patients and parents. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: children's hospital of UPMC, facebook live, pediatrics, scoliosis, video

    Watch as Dr. Timothy Ward of UPMC discusses scoliosis in kids.
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    Video: A Conversation with Dr. Abhi Humar and Cam Heyward

    February 22, 2017

    Dr. Abhi Humar talks about the importance of living liver donors with special guest Cam Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cam heyward, dr. abhi humar, liver donation, living liver donor, organ donation, Transplant Services, video

    Watch a Facebook Live with the Pittsburgh Steelers' Cam Heyward
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    Your First Visit to a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Site

    August 1, 2015

    What do you need to bring to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center? What should you expect from your first visit? Watch this brief video to find answers to your questions. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy, video, video transcript

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    Preparing for Simulation Planning Session

    July 25, 2015

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides careful Simulation Planning Session for patients. Learn more about the benefits and the procedures of a planning session. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy, simulation planning session, video, video transcript

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    Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars

    April 4, 2015

    Need a healthy snack to help you fuel up before a workout? Discover how a few simple ingredients can turn into delicious protein bars. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy, infographic, marathon, no bake, protein, recipes, running, snacks, training, video

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    How to Wrap a Sprained Wrist or Ankle

    January 31, 2015

    Discover how to wrap a sprained wrist or ankle with the help of Dr. Heather Rosen, medical director of UPMC Urgent Care North Huntingdon, Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Safety

    Tagged with: ankle, ankle sprain, how to, injury, sprain, video, wrap, wrist, wrist sprain

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    Germs in the Classroom

    August 31, 2014

    Check out this infographic to learn where germs lurk the most at school and discover ways to stay healthy and germ-free this school year. Learn More

    Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

    Tagged with: back to school, classroom, colds, Coughing, diarrhea, flu, food, germs, infographic, respiratory illnesses, school, sneezing, video, weakened immune systems

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    Fighting Traumatic Brain Injury with Extreme Cold: A Survival Story

    August 7, 2014

    UPMC trauma neurosurgeons helped a patient recover from a severe traumatic brain injury. Learn more about how a cooling suit was used to save his life. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: brain swelling, clinical trials, hypothermia, Joshua Roe, patient story, TBI, trauma center, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, video

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    Video: Marathon Nutrition Chat

    April 25, 2014

    Planning to participate in a marathon soon? Watch this marathon nutrition chat to learn about how to eat leading up to, during, and after a long run. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Fischer Nutrition, Jenna Hatfield, Jon Kissel, Leslie Bonci MPH RD, Mandy Budzowski, marathon nutrition, Marlesa Adams, Nick Fischer, sports nutrition, UPMC HealthPlan, video

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