UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
Get to know our doctors. From explaining conditions and treatments to the latest medical advances and information about your everyday health, UPMC experts weigh in on a variety of topics in the UPMC HealthBeat Podcast.
Wellness
Health & Fitness
Fitness
Fitness & Nutrition
Health
Medicine
Nutrition
Science & Medicine
Mental Health
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 88
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Foods That Fight Cancer
Can what you eat make an impact in dealing with cancer? Lifestyle Dietitian, Angela Zaccagnini, MS, RD from The Wellness and Integrative Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shares insights…
00:21:22 |
Mon 04 Jul 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Learn What Pride Month Means
Lisa Bryan-Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Passavant discusses Pride Month and UPMC’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
00:14:43 |
Mon 20 Jun 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Mindfulness and Meditation for Beginners
Carol Greco, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shares the benefits of mindfulness & meditation.
00:19:31 |
Mon 06 Jun 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Sun Safety and the Early Signs of Skin Cancer
Laura Ferris, MD, PhD discusses ways to stay safe in the summer sun and some of the early signs of skin cancer.
00:23:36 |
Mon 23 May 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Anxiety and Postpartum Depression in New Moms
Sarah DeBrunner, MD, a psychiatrist with UPMC Magee-Womens Behavioral Health Services discusses causes of anxiety and depression in new moms.
00:14:46 |
Mon 09 May 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Women Need to Know About Their Heart Health
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Learn more from UPMC cardiologist, Malamo Countouris, MD.
00:11:26 |
Mon 25 Apr 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What Causes Varicose Veins?
Natalie Sridharan, MD, UPMC Vascular Surgeon explains what causes varicose veins, the treatments available and why they may be more than just a cosmetic concern.
00:12:17 |
Mon 11 Apr 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Do Fad Diets Really Work?
From Keto, intermittent fasting, detoxes, and more, Jeff Lucchino, MS, RDN, Director of Sports Nutrition, UPMC Sports Medicine discusses whether they’re healthy and which ones work.
00:23:01 |
Mon 28 Mar 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Dealing with a Dual Diagnosis
Mental disorders and drug and alcohol use can often go hand and hand. Shannon Brogdon, MS, Program Manager, Dual Diagnosis Unit, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital explains how treatment is changing a…
00:16:26 |
Mon 14 Mar 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Hope for Patients with IBD
Dr. David Binion, co-director of the UPMC IBD Center, discusses treatment options and new advances in care for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
00:24:12 |
Mon 28 Feb 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Tips on Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Want to lose weight, quit smoking or drink less in the new year? There are things you can do to help ensure success. Dewan Majid, MD from Primary Care at UPMC Magee discusses approaches to help reach…
00:13:22 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Understanding and Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Kathryn Roecklein, PhD, of Pitt's Seasonality Research Program explains why seasonal affective disorder symptoms shouldn’t be taken lightly.
00:13:32 |
Mon 27 Dec 2021
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: How to Tell If Your Child Has Anxiety
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 importa…
00:13:48 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: How to Deal with a Bully
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.
00:11:00 |
Mon 29 Nov 2021
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Suicide Prevention Among LGBTQIA+ Teens
Kristen L. Eckstrand, MD, PhD, Medical Director of UPMC LGBTQ+ Health, discusses ways you can help LGBTQ teens in need of suicide prevention.
00:21:19 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Should I Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer?
Rachelle Huziak, Certified Genetic Counselor with the UPMC Cancer Genetics Program, discusses genetic testing for breast cancer.
00:21:04 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: How to Support Someone Who's Coming Out
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.
00:18:35 |
Mon 18 Oct 2021
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Can Your Joints Really Predict the Weather?
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 o…
00:18:19 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health
Dr. James Tew discusses the impact of isolation and the pandemic on our mental health. Learn more by listening to this podcast.
00:11:05 |
Wed 26 May 2021
Private: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Risk Factors for Advanced Lung Disease
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 …
00:09:51 |
Tue 12 Jan 2021
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