Discover summer safety tips and delicious grilling recipes for your next cookout.
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Free, Confidential HIV Testing: Find Comprehensive HIV Services at UPMC | | Knowledge is power. When talking about HIV, this is especially true.
National HIV Testing Day is June 27, and the UPMC REACCH Program is offering free, confidential tests in central Pennsylvania. The program also offers comprehensive services to people living with HIV. | | |
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Don't Let Ticks Bug You — 4 Ways to Avoid Lyme Disease | | Warm weather is back, and so is the threat of Lyme disease. More than 300,000 Americans are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year.
Get tips to lower your risk. | | |
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It's Summer: Break a Sweat and Not a Bone with These 9 Tips | | As we move outdoors to swim, garden, and soak in the sunshine, take these important steps to eliminate your risk of injury.
Discover how to avoid sprains, torn ligaments, and broken bones so you can enjoy your summer injury-free. | | |
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Searching for New Options in Cancer Treatment? Learn About Clinical Trials | | UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers more than 570 clinical trials in central Pennsylvania. Our trials have proven to show significant success.
Eligibility to participate depends on factors like age, stage and type of cancer, gender, treatment history, and overall health. Here's what you need to know. | | |
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When Is It More Than Memory Loss? Get the Right Neurological Care at UPMC | | Everyone occasionally experiences forgetfulness, especially as they get older. Hectic lifestyles also can make it difficult to think clearly at times and remember appointments or where we left certain objects.
If you or a loved one is experiencing memory loss that makes it difficult to do everyday tasks, it may be time to consult a doctor about Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia.
At UPMC in Central Pa., our neurology specialists provide expert diagnosis and manage memory, mood, behavior, and cognitive problems caused by Alzheimer's disease and dementia. | | |
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Fire Up the Grill and Your Appetite: 3 Healthy Grilling Tips to Try This Summer | | It's easy to make tasty, healthy meals on the grill. Follow these tips and try a new recipe at your next cookout. | | |
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| Colon Cancer: Learn More About screening, Signs, and Symptoms | | Are you at risk of colon cancer? Thomas Nicholson, MD, discusses risk factors, when you should receive screenings, and the treatment options and procedures available at UPMC in our latest podcast. | | |
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| Is Lung Cancer Screening Right For You? | | Just like mammography and colonoscopy, there is lung cancer screening for individuals who qualify. Lung cancer screening is simple and painless and early detection is the best opportunity to beat this illness. Learn more about lung cancer screening in our latest podcast. | | |
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