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Dementia360 Reaches into Community to Help Caregivers and Patients at Home
Recent statistics by the World Health Organization reveal that more than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. Cognitive...
Terri Marshall
Mar 23, 2022


Senior Living Communities Offer Safety, Independence, Peace of Mind
Aging in place is becoming more popular with seniors headed toward retirement. Before, people would outfit their current residences with...
Shari Berg
Feb 1, 2022


Local Organizations Provide Much-needed Support for Caregivers
Caregiving for a loved one can take many forms, but one thing is for certain—it can be exhausting, stressful and draining. Unfortunately,...
Kathleen Ganster
Feb 1, 2022


Cancer Care You Can Count On—Close to Home
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want the best quality and compassionate care close to home. The recent expansion of...
UPMC Passavant
Jan 14, 2022


Small Changes Can Help New Year’s Resolutions Come True
Lose fifty pounds. Work out for an hour every day. Get in better shape. Stop drinking. Eat healthier. Run a marathon. New Year’s...
Kathleen Ganster
Jan 6, 2022


Custom Orthotics Provide Foot Pain Relief, Help in Recovery
With most people sitting an average of 6.5 hours each day, it can be easy to forget how important it is to have healthy feet. Yet, one in...
Shari Berg
Jan 5, 2022


Tech Neck on the Rise as Computers, Phones Contribute to Spinal Issues
Technology is a wonderful thing—most of the time. Unfortunately, our continued use and overuse of computers and cell phones can cause...
Vanessa Orr
Jan 5, 2022

New Business Roundup
Coffee, Beer and a Way to Work It Off A variety of new businesses have opened in the North Hills, so make sure to check them out in the...
Max McCrory
Dec 14, 2021


The SRU Challenge: Students Get COVID Vaccine, University President Gets Tattooed
William Behre, president of Slippery Rock University, is so passionate about increasing the COVID-19 vaccination rate at the school that...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Oct 28, 2021


Emergency Medicine: Expert Care When You Need It Most
Emergencies happen when you least expect them. At UPMC Passavant, the experts you need are ready to help. Day or night, highly trained...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Sep 30, 2021


Concierge Medicine Offers Enhanced Personalized Service, Member Benefits
Inevitably it’s 5 p.m. on a Friday night, and your child’s fever is 105. With concierge medicine, your doctor is just a phone call or...
Terri Marshall
Sep 29, 2021


Medicare Open Enrollment 101: Everything You Need to Know
Medicare open enrollment for 2022 launches October 15 and wraps up on December 7. Anyone old enough to qualify for Medicare likely has...
Shari Berg
Sep 29, 2021


Our Clubhouse, Cancer Caring Center Merge to Create Cancer Bridges
Our Clubhouse and Cancer Caring Center, two of Pittsburgh’s most established cancer support nonprofits, have joined forces to better...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Sep 29, 2021


Keeping Things Clean in a COVID World
Remember the early days of COVID? We were counting or singing the Alphabet Song to be certain we washed our hands long enough. Every...
Terri Marshall
Aug 18, 2021


Live Donors Give Second Chances through Kidney Donations
Jeffrey Ammon, 48, of Valencia was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 10. Though he relies on insulin to maintain his health, his...
Vanessa Orr
Aug 18, 2021


Combining Technology and Surgical Expertise to Transform Esophageal Cancer Treatment
At UPMC Passavant–McCandless, highly skilled thoracic surgeons are using leading-edge technology to perform delicate, minimally...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Jul 25, 2021


Ronald McDonald House Charities Provide Housing, Mobile Health Services for Pediatric Care Families
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Pittsburgh and Morgantown provide a living space for families whose children are in need of...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Jul 2, 2021


From Topicals to Surgery, Range of Treatments Help to Ease Joint Pain
Too much weekend football, years of running or just plain old wear and tear—joint pain can come from a variety of sources. According to...
Kathleen Ganster
Jul 2, 2021


UPMC Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Hypertensive Disorders During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of life’s most treasured experiences for many women, bringing the welcome gift of a new life. While most pregnancies in...
Terri Marshall
Jul 2, 2021


Alternative Treatments for Joint Pain Garnering Attention
Unfortunately, joint pain is very common in adults. So common, in fact, that as many as one-third of adults have suffered from joint pain...
Kathleen Ganster
Jul 2, 2021
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