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Featuring Jonathan Hughes, MD
Learn about the latest treatment options for shoulder instability and knee injuries, including ACL reconstruction, meniscus repairs, and advanced multi-ligament procedures.
Featuring Marc Cordero, MD
Join Marc Cordero, MD, vice chair, division of surgery at UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport, and a wound care expert, as he explains why you can be confident scheduling the important cancer screenings, surgeries, and other preventive care you’ve put off for too long.
Featuring Todd Hart, BSN, RN
Todd Hart, BSN, RN, a UPMC Northwest nurse, explains why it’s important to recognize the signs of a stroke. Learn how emergency treatment can improve chances for survival while lowering the risk of common disabilities that stroke can cause.
Featuring Thomas Rice, MD
Learn about the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders, and their diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Rice will outline the essential role that sleep plays in your overall health and other helpful tips for a good night’s sleep.
Featuring Bryan Hooks, DO
Join UPMC Horizon orthopaedic surgeon Bryan Hooks, DO, to learn how to find relief for your hip and knee pain. Find out about the latest technologies to help you get back on your feet and back to doing the things you enjoy.
Featuring Terri-Ann Gizienski, MD, MPH, and Priscilla F. McAuliffe, MD, PhD
Learn how we are battling breast cancer together — from the latest advancements in diagnostic screenings to our team approach to personalized treatment plans for every patient.
Featuring Tyshaun James-Hart, MD
Learn about breast health and the benefits of early detection for breast cancer. Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel means that you can report changes to your doctor.
Featuring Jennifer Steiman, MD
Learn about breast cancer risk factors and how to estimate your own lifetime risk.
Featuring Lindsey Haga, MD
Watch this program to learn the importance of good vein health. Dr. Haga shares risk factors, tips to maintain good vein health, when to see a doctor, and treatment options for both minor and problematic varicose veins.
Featuring Neil Singh, DO, orthopaedic surgeon at UPMC Jameson
Featuring Matthew E. Harinstein, MD
Watch this program and learn about the types of heart disease and their accompanying symptoms, risk factors you can—and can’t—control, and the simple lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve your heart health.
Featuring Roger Arnold, BSN, stroke care coordinator at UPMC Bedford
Watch this program to learn why time is of the essence when it comes to strokes and how to recognize the signs and symptoms.
Featuring Sandeep K. Jain, MD
Watch this program to learn about irregular heart rhythms and atrial fibrillation.
UPMC was a pioneer in the treatment of patients with aortic stenosis using transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. Listen to our Q&A
Heartburn can be more than just an unpleasant feeling. Listen as Michael Pezzone, MD explains how heartburn relates to acid reflux and GERD and how UPMC experts take care of people with these conditions.
Do you know how to select a cancer surgeon? How much do you know about robotic surgery? Listen as Amer Zureikat, MD, covers these subjects and more.
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