UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

Kathryn Roecklein, PhD, of Pitt's Seasonality Research Program explains why seasonal affective disorder symptoms shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Anxiety can be a significant problem for some children. What are some of the signs and how do you help them cope? Chief of Child Adolescent Psychiatry at UPMC, Abigail Schlesinger, MD shares important information for parents.

Abigail Schlesinger, MD, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UPMC, discusses ways to help children cope with bullying, as well as what to do if your child is the bully.

Rachelle Huziak, Certified Genetic Counselor with the UPMC Cancer Genetics Program, discusses genetic testing for breast cancer.

Dr. Joy Gero talks about what you should and should not say when someone comes out to you, as well as other ways to be a good ally.

Can your joints really predict the weather? Are fish oil supplements good for bone health? Albert Lin, MD, Chief of Shoulder Surgery and Associate Chief of Sports Medicine at UPMC weighs in on some old wives tales and lists some simple things you can do to promote joint health.

Dr. James Tew discusses the impact of isolation and the pandemic on our mental health. Learn more by listening to this podcast.

Dr. Matthew Morrell, Medical Director of the UPMC Lung Transplant Program discusses the risk factors for advanced lung disease and steps individuals can take for better lung health. Dr. Morrell also discusses how and when transplant may become an option for patients.

Dr. Matthew Morrell, Medical Director of the UPMC Lung Transplant Program discusses the risk factors for advanced lung disease and steps individuals can take for better lung health. Dr. Morrell also discusses how and when transplant may become an option for patients.

Dr. Jorge Gonzales-Martinez discusses the cutting-edge treatment available at the UPMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.

Dr. Keith Stowel discusses the emergency mental health care available at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.

Dr. Robertson discusses efforts underway to connect uninsured and underinsured people with free cancer screenings.

Dr. Marian Michaels, Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, UPMC Children’s Hospital discusses steps families should take to keep children safe from both flu and COVID-19, as well as the signs and symptoms of each virus.

Dr. Bradley Gross from the UPMC Neurological Institute discusses new advances in stroke treatment. Learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke.

Dr. Brian Marti discusses UPMC Children’s national ranking and the extensive steps underway to keep families safe when they come in for care.

Dr. Antoinette Wozniak, Associate Director of Clinical Research at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center discusses the importance of clinical trials in cancer care and the development of a new app to make physicians and patients aware of trials in which they may take part.

A leading UPMC physician discusses efforts underway in Pittsburgh to develop and test potential COVID-19 vaccines.

Dr. Amit Tevar, Surgical Director of the UPMC Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program discusses the benefits of living donor kidney transplants and a program underway to help patients find a living donor.

Dr. Ivan Tarkin, Chief of Orthopaedic Traumatology at UPMC discusses the collaborative and cutting-edge approaches to treating patients dealing with everything from simple fractures to complex traumatic injuries.

Only a handful of hospitals in the country offer an innovative procedure known as HIPEC to treat rare forms of cancer.

Dr. Jack Rozel, Medical Director, resolve Crisis Services, discusses the mission and work of this 24/7 crisis services hotline at UPMC.

Dr. Mary Keebler, Medical Director of the UPMC Advanced Heart Failure Center discusses the options and groundbreaking, individualized care available for patients dealing with advanced heart failure.

Dr. Naudia Jonassaint of the UPMC Center for Liver Diseases discusses the ground breaking and comprehensive care available to patients dealing with not only common but complex liver disease.

Listen to the latest UPMC HealthBeat Podcast with Dr. Stella Lee on Specialized Surgery for Patients with Bone Cancer.

Dr. Katie Berlacher from the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute discusses this serious blood pressure condition that puts some new moms at risk and talks about the care available through the hypertension clinic.