UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

Once barely discussed, mental health is becoming an important topic of conversation. Keirston Parham, Lead Recovery and Peer Services Coordinator at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and Western Behavioral Health discusses how to ask for help and how to support someone in need.

The loss of a loved one can be devastating, especially for children. Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW, APHSW-C, from UPMC Family Hospice discusses challenges children face and ways you can help.

Just because you live alone, doesn’t mean you can’t eat healthy. UPMC Dietitian, Emily Stasko, MPH, RD, LDN Outpatient shares some quick and easy options plus some go-to foods everyone should have on hand.

Is it a real problem or just a part of growing up? Dr. Pamela Schoemer, MD of UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics discusses what is developmentally appropriate for children, and ways you can encourage them to share.

Breastfeeding brings with it important health benefits for both mother and baby, but it can also come with some challenges. Renae Green, IBCLC, lead lactation consultation at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, discusses important information every new mom should know.

Food and sweet treats are everywhere this time of year. So, how can you navigate the holidays if you have diabetes? UPMC dietitian, Jacquelyn Klunk, MS, RDN, LDN discusses how you can take care of yourself while enjoying some of your favorite holiday foods.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can be a life-threatening condition. Ulka Sachdev, MD, Co-director of the Vein Center at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses causes, the warning signs and what you should discuss with your doctor.

Are you someone who tosses and turns all night? UPMC pulmonologist, Blair Stone, MD, discusses things you can do to get a better night’s sleep and how to tell it’s time to get some professional help.

A healthy self-image can be an important part of breast cancer recovery. Lori Stofman, licensed aesthetician with UPMC, discusses the process and art of 3D nipple tattooing to help patients feel their best.

Back pain can be debilitating, but it doesn’t have to take over your life. Christopher Standaert, MD, medical director, UPMC Program for Spine Health, discusses options available to patients without medications and surgeries to improve pain and live a better life.