Kathleen GansterApr 306 minMental Health Resources, Counseling Just a Call AwayMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the topic, which is important year-round, is now in the news more than ever. “Mental health is...
UPMC Passavant-McCandlessApr 115 minBouncing Back After Robotic Mitral Valve Repair SurgeryWhen Jack Schrass needed heart surgery, he didn’t have far to go. He drove five minutes to UPMC Passavant–McCandless where a pioneering...
Kathleen GansterMar 253 minPlant-based Diets Growing in Popularity“How do you get your protein?” “Oh, no worries, you eat salad, right?” “Aren’t you always hungry?” For those following a plant-based...
Shari BergMar 244 minTelehealth a Benefit to Those Seeking Mental Health ServicesLike so many other things, the way we receive healthcare changed dramatically during the pandemic, especially for those seeking mental...
Terri MarshallMar 243 minDementia360 Reaches into Community to Help Caregivers and Patients at HomeRecent statistics by the World Health Organization reveal that more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. Cognitive...
Kathleen GansterFeb 14 minLocal Organizations Provide Much-needed Support for CaregiversCaregiving for a loved one can take many forms, but one thing is for certain—it can be exhausting, stressful and draining. Unfortunately,...
Shari BergFeb 14 minSenior Living Communities Offer Safety, Independence, Peace of MindAging in place is becoming more popular with seniors headed toward retirement. Before, people would outfit their current residences with...
UPMC PassavantJan 146 minCancer Care You Can Count On—Close to HomeWhen you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want the best quality and compassionate care close to home. The recent expansion of...
Kathleen GansterJan 64 minSmall Changes Can Help New Year’s Resolutions Come TrueLose fifty pounds. Work out for an hour every day. Get in better shape. Stop drinking. Eat healthier. Run a marathon. New Year’s...
Shari BergJan 53 minCustom Orthotics Provide Foot Pain Relief, Help in RecoveryWith most people sitting an average of 6.5 hours each day, it can be easy to forget how important it is to have healthy feet. Yet, one in...
Vanessa OrrJan 53 minTech Neck on the Rise as Computers, Phones Contribute to Spinal IssuesTechnology is a wonderful thing—most of the time. Unfortunately, our continued use and overuse of computers and cell phones can cause...
Max McCroryDec 14, 20212 minNew Business RoundupCoffee, Beer and a Way to Work It Off A variety of new businesses have opened in the North Hills, so make sure to check them out in the...
North Hills Monthly MagazineOct 28, 20212 minThe SRU Challenge: Students Get COVID Vaccine, University President Gets TattooedWilliam Behre, president of Slippery Rock University, is so passionate about increasing the COVID-19 vaccination rate at the school that...
North Hills Monthly MagazineSep 30, 20215 minEmergency Medicine: Expert Care When You Need It MostEmergencies happen when you least expect them. At UPMC Passavant, the experts you need are ready to help. Day or night, highly trained...
Terri MarshallSep 29, 20213 minConcierge Medicine Offers Enhanced Personalized Service, Member BenefitsInevitably it’s 5 p.m. on a Friday night, and your child’s fever is 105. With concierge medicine, your doctor is just a phone call or...
Shari BergSep 29, 20213 minMedicare Open Enrollment 101: Everything You Need to KnowMedicare open enrollment for 2022 launches October 15 and wraps up on December 7. Anyone old enough to qualify for Medicare likely has...
North Hills Monthly MagazineSep 29, 20211 minOur Clubhouse, Cancer Caring Center Merge to Create Cancer BridgesOur Clubhouse and Cancer Caring Center, two of Pittsburgh’s most established cancer support nonprofits, have joined forces to better...
Terri MarshallAug 18, 20213 minKeeping Things Clean in a COVID WorldRemember the early days of COVID? We were counting or singing the Alphabet Song to be certain we washed our hands long enough. Every...
Vanessa OrrAug 18, 20213 minLive Donors Give Second Chances through Kidney DonationsJeffrey Ammon, 48, of Valencia was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 10. Though he relies on insulin to maintain his health, his...
North Hills Monthly MagazineJul 25, 20214 minCombining Technology and Surgical Expertise to Transform Esophageal Cancer TreatmentAt UPMC Passavant–McCandless, highly skilled thoracic surgeons are using leading-edge technology to perform delicate, minimally...