Mental Health Resources, Counseling Just a Call Away
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the topic, which is important year-round, is now in the news more than ever. “Mental health is...
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UPMC Passavant-McCandless
- Apr 10, 2022
- 5 min
Bouncing Back After Robotic Mitral Valve Repair Surgery
When Jack Schrass needed heart surgery, he didn’t have far to go. He drove five minutes to UPMC Passavant–McCandless where a pioneering...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Mar 24, 2022
- 3 min
Plant-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...
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Shari Berg
- Mar 23, 2022
- 4 min
Telehealth a Benefit to Those Seeking Mental Health Services
Like so many other things, the way we receive healthcare changed dramatically during the pandemic, especially for those seeking mental...
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Terri Marshall
- Mar 23, 2022
- 3 min
Dementia360 Reaches into Community to Help Caregivers and Patients at Home
Recent statistics by the World Health Organization reveal that more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. Cognitive...
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Shari Berg
- Feb 1, 2022
- 4 min
Senior Living Communities Offer Safety, Independence, Peace of Mind
Aging in place is becoming more popular with seniors headed toward retirement. Before, people would outfit their current residences with...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Feb 1, 2022
- 4 min
Local Organizations Provide Much-needed Support for Caregivers
Caregiving for a loved one can take many forms, but one thing is for certain—it can be exhausting, stressful and draining. Unfortunately,...
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UPMC Passavant
- Jan 14, 2022
- 6 min
Cancer Care You Can Count On—Close to Home
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want the best quality and compassionate care close to home. The recent expansion of...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Jan 6, 2022
- 4 min
Small Changes Can Help New Year’s Resolutions Come True
Lose fifty pounds. Work out for an hour every day. Get in better shape. Stop drinking. Eat healthier. Run a marathon. New Year’s...
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Shari Berg
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Custom Orthotics Provide Foot Pain Relief, Help in Recovery
With 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...
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Vanessa Orr
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Tech Neck on the Rise as Computers, Phones Contribute to Spinal Issues
Technology is a wonderful thing—most of the time. Unfortunately, our continued use and overuse of computers and cell phones can cause...
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Max McCrory
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
New Business Roundup
Coffee, 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...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
The SRU Challenge: Students Get COVID Vaccine, University President Gets Tattooed
William Behre, president of Slippery Rock University, is so passionate about increasing the COVID-19 vaccination rate at the school that...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Sep 30, 2021
- 5 min
Emergency Medicine: Expert Care When You Need It Most
Emergencies happen when you least expect them. At UPMC Passavant, the experts you need are ready to help. Day or night, highly trained...
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Terri Marshall
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Concierge Medicine Offers Enhanced Personalized Service, Member Benefits
Inevitably 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...
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Shari Berg
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Medicare Open Enrollment 101: Everything You Need to Know
Medicare open enrollment for 2022 launches October 15 and wraps up on December 7. Anyone old enough to qualify for Medicare likely has...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Sep 29, 2021
- 1 min
Our Clubhouse, Cancer Caring Center Merge to Create Cancer Bridges
Our Clubhouse and Cancer Caring Center, two of Pittsburgh’s most established cancer support nonprofits, have joined forces to better...
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Terri Marshall
- Aug 18, 2021
- 3 min
Keeping Things Clean in a COVID World
Remember the early days of COVID? We were counting or singing the Alphabet Song to be certain we washed our hands long enough. Every...
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Vanessa Orr
- Aug 18, 2021
- 3 min
Live Donors Give Second Chances through Kidney Donations
Jeffrey Ammon, 48, of Valencia was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 10. Though he relies on insulin to maintain his health, his...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jul 25, 2021
- 4 min
Combining Technology and Surgical Expertise to Transform Esophageal Cancer Treatment
At UPMC Passavant–McCandless, highly skilled thoracic surgeons are using leading-edge technology to perform delicate, minimally...
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