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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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Jul 1, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities Provide Housing, Mobile Health Services for Pediatric Care Families
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and Morgantown provide a living space for families whose children are in need of...
Kathleen Ganster
- Jul 1, 2021
From Topicals to Surgery, Range of Treatments Help to Ease Joint Pain
Too much weekend football, years of running or just plain old wear and tear—joint pain can come from a variety of sources. According to...
Terri Marshall
- Jul 1, 2021
UPMC Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Hypertensive Disorders During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of life’s most treasured experiences for many women, bringing the welcome gift of a new life. While most pregnancies in...
Kathleen Ganster
- Jul 1, 2021
Alternative Treatments for Joint Pain Garnering Attention
Unfortunately, joint pain is very common in adults. So common, in fact, that as many as one-third of adults have suffered from joint pain...
Terri Marshall
- Jun 6, 2021
Need a COVID Reset? Yoga May Be the Answer
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, most of us could use a reset when it comes to wellness and mental health. Since we don’t come equipped...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
- May 15, 2021
Advanced Surgical Treatments Are Closer to Home at UPMC Passavant
UPMC Passavant provides a wide range of advanced, award-winning health care at two convenient campuses in McCandless and Cranberry...
Hilary Daninhirsch
- May 10, 2021
Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health Provides Care throughout Reproductive Lifespan
For many women who seek out an alternative to delivering a baby in a hospital setting, The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health is...
Terri Marshall
- May 10, 2021
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Exploring Prevention and Treatment
As Memorial Day approaches and the days become longer and warmer, most of us look forward to getting outside and catching some rays....
Jennifer Monahan
- May 10, 2021
Don’t Worry, Be hAPPy: the Best Apps for Reducing Stress
Racing heart. Trouble sleeping. Feeling overwhelmed. Stress is an unpleasant experience, both physically and emotionally. Reducing...
Vanessa Orr
- May 9, 2021
Therapy Cat Provides Comfort, Life Lessons at Crisis Center North
According to Psychology Today, research shows that just looking into the eyes of a pet can lower a person’s heart rate. Their presence...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Jan 25, 2021
A Vision for Expanded, World-Class Cardiovascular Care
UPMC Passavant, with campuses in McCandless and Cranberry, has been serving the northern communities for over 50 years. As the hospital’s...
Max McCrory
- Jan 20, 2021
Boutique Fitness Studios Offer Unique Options for Getting in Shape
The holidays are over and the new year is upon us. You’ve made resolutions to start working out more, but where to begin? Do you want to...
Jennifer Monahan
- Jan 20, 2021
It’s All About the Kids: Child Life Services at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Early in her career, a parent of a critically ill child in the hospital told Stephanie Colaberardino, “As a mom, I stop breathing for a...
Vanessa Orr
- Jan 20, 2021
Long-lasting, Natural-looking Implants Give People Reason to Smile
Missing a tooth or wearing uncomfortable dentures can make a person self-conscious; so much so that they avoid smiling, or they cover...
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