Health & Wellness

Explore a wide range of health and wellness topics designed to help you feel your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From everyday tips to expert insights, we’ve got you covered.

Health & Wellness

5 Ways to Plan for An Unexpected Medical Emergency

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Ryan McEniff Although the Scout motto has been used by millions of Scouts since 1907, it can be applied to ...

Senior Care

What Should You Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home?

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Robert F. Daley Making the decision to put yourself, or a spouse, or a parent, or even an incapacitated adult ...

Health & Wellness

Chipotle: The Burrito Bounces Back

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Courtney Olesky Many of us have indulged in a meal or two from Chipotle Mexican Grill. The company’s business ...

Patient Resources Health & Wellness

The Outbreak or the Vaccine? Which (Should) Come First?

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Rachel Hoffman In 2000, the United States declared that measles had been eradicated within the country. Since that time, ...

Health & Wellness

How Well Do You Know Your Pittsburgh Water?

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Residents of Pittsburgh were taken by surprise when a “flush and boil” water advisory was announced by the Pennsylvania Department ...

Pediatrics

A Mother’s Story – Infant Eye Care

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

When you first hold your newborn and have counted 10 fingers and 10 toes, there is a sigh of relief ...

Health & Wellness

Welcoming Zika to the United States

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Jane M. Orient, M.D. The Zika virus has arrived in a trendy area in North Miami, Florida. The numbers ...

Health & Wellness

Manage Mosquitoes While Enjoying the Great Outdoors

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Melinda Myers

Don’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these eight tips to protect yourself and manage these ...

Health & Wellness

A Message From Your Pharmacist: Naloxone Standing Order Ready and Available

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Ryan Bolden, PharmD The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported that in 2014, approximately 586,000 Americans ...

Health & Wellness

Whose Pharmacy is it, Anyway?

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Courteny Hager Ever drive down the street and see a different pharmacy on every corner?  Your choices may soon ...