June 2023

Keep Yourself and Your Family Safe This Summer

The warmer weather invites outdoor activities on the beach and poolside. But fun in the sun near water requires precaution.

Sunscreen and staying hydrated are important to avoid sunburn, dehydration, and heat stroke. But drowning remains the leading cause of injury-related deaths during the summer months. Drowning is quiet, fast, and can happen in as little as 20 to 60 seconds.

Learn how to keep your family safe and have fun in the sun.

Attention, Men — Take Control of Your Health

As men gear up to mow their lawns, grill out, and enjoy the summer, they still need to think about their health. We celebrate Men's Health Month in June, but maintaining your health is important all year long. Healthy living begins with a healthy outlook about your role in recognizing preventable health problems.

Also in this issue:

Do You Need Emergency Care or Urgent Care? Know Where to Go

Fire up the Grill and Your Appetite with These Healthy BBQ Recipes

Understanding Scoliosis: From Screenings to Surgery, What Parents Should Know

UPMC Mercy Pavilion: Bringing World-Class Vision and Rehabilitation Care to All

On May 1, UPMC opened its newest facility — the 410,000-square-foot UPMC Mercy Pavilion — in Pittsburgh. Experts from the UPMC Vision Institute and the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute will deliver innovative, patient-focused care in the pavilion. The facility is among the first of its kind in the nation. It will provide specialty vision and rehabilitation care for UPMC patients from every region we serve.

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