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Understanding Prenatal Genetic Counseling
by Madalyn Charnego, MPH, MS, CGC, Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselor, UPMC in Central Pa. November 14 is Genetic Counseling Awareness Day. This is an important day to raise awareness about the role of genetic counselors in helping people understand genetic conditions. With the rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing services, more people are becoming interested in their genetic information. However, many people may only think of genetic testing as a way to learn more about their
Annual Lung Cancer Screening Recommended for High Risk Individuals
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Annual Screening Recommended for High-Risk Individuals By: Santosh Nepal, M.D. UPMC Pulmonary Medicine One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. As the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., lung cancer is a serious threat, but early detection and treatment can save lives. Most early-stage cases of lung cancer are either asymptomatic or show minimal symptoms, so catching the disease at stage one provides the best chance for a cure.
UPMC Offers New Heart Treatment for Stent Patients
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has treated its first patient with a new therapy for in-stent restenosis (ISR), a condition in which scar tissue forms inside the stent, causing a previously opened coronary artery to narrow again. The team was the first to participate in a national clinical trial evaluating the technology back in 2021. This drug-coated balloon (DCB) therapy is designed to prevent reoccurrence of ISR by delivering a drug via balloon catheter to the affected artery after it
JUNIOR COUNCIL PERSONS SWORN IN FOR BOROUGH OF HANOVER
On October 23, 2024 at the Borough of Hanover monthly meeting of the Borough Council, high school juniors Noah Chronister and Alexis Day were sworn in as Junior Council Persons for the 2024-2025 academic year. Appointment to the position involved an application and interview process and an introduction to the Council earlier in the month, in addition to the official ceremony. Council Member Dr. Barbara Rupp commended the candidates for their academic and extracurricular achievements, noting that she is
UPMC Harrisburg Redesignated as Baby-Friendly Hospital
UPMC Harrisburg has been redesignated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital, a prestigious recognition awarded by Baby-Friendly USA. UPMC Harrisburg has successfully met the rigorous criteria required for this designation, reaffirming its dedication to supporting breastfeeding and improving maternal and infant health outcomes. The Baby-Friendly designation is conferred for a 5-year period. The recognition was first awarded to UPMC Harrisburg in 2014. “The health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their
UPMC: Preparing your child for their scoliosis exam
BACK to school: Preparing your child for their scoliosis exam Naveed Nabizadeh, M.D. Spine Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon Some may consider it a rite of passage in the middle school years – having their back examined by the school nurse. But what exactly is the nurse checking for? And how can you prepare your child for this experience? Scoliosis is a condition where your child or teenager’s spine has an abnormal C or S shaped curvature. The condition primarily affects girls – many of whom will live
UPMC Harrisburg and Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA Launch New Hospitality Cart
UPMC Harrisburg and Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central PA (RMHC-CP) announced an exciting new partnership aimed at enhancing the comfort and care of pediatric patients and their families. The new Ronald McDonald Hospitality Cart will serve families receiving services in the pediatric inpatient, Neonatal Intensive Care and Emergency Services Departments at UPMC Harrisburg. A stay in the hospital can be frightening for young children. The Hospitality Cart will offer snacks, arts and crafts, personal
UPMC COLUMN: Baby got back...pain, and what to do about it
Experiencing back pain during your pregnancy? You’re not alone. Almost two thirds of pregnancies come with some degree of back pain, especially in the late second and throughout the third trimesters. Pregnancy-related back pain usually goes away after birth. If your pain doesn’t improve after trying some at-home pain management techniques, or if your pain occurs alongside other symptoms including, but not limited to, fever, chill, headaches, dizziness or stomach pain and cramps, consult with your health
UPMC Monthly Career Fair
UPMC Pathways to Work is hosting its monthly Career Cafe on November 20th! This month our highlighted career field will be Advanced Practice Providers; the event will be held in-person and virtually via the registration link on the attached flyer. Snacks from Nothing Bundt Cakes will be provided to those who attend in person. We hope you can join us!
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