Healthier YOU - the podcast from UPMC in Central PA

Dr. Buzas (Director of Colorectal Surgery) talks about the pelvic floor and rectal cancer.  Dr. Buzas explains what is pelvic cancer, colon and rectal cancer, its symptoms, and surgical procedures.

Dr. Kellogg (Pediatric Neurosurgeon) talks about how to treat plagiocephaly. Information on what plagiocephaly is, how is diagnosed, and treatment are discussed in this episode.

Dr. Malafa (plastic surgeon) talks about skincare for the summer. Dr. Malafa explains the best ways to protect our skin, how to choose a sunscreen and how to prevent sun exposure to a child.

Dr. Livingston talks about the benefits of having a doula during pregnancy. Information on what is a doula, the benefits, and what is their role during pregnancy is discussed in this episode.

Dr. Syed talks about the importance of Prenatal and Postnatal Care. Information on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality is discussed in this episode.

Dr. Srivastav discusses transgender hormone therapy. Dr. Srivastav talks about the positive physical and psychological effects, length of the treatment, and the effects of testosterone and estrogen.

Just like mammography and colonoscopy, there is lung cancer screening for individuals who qualify. Lung cancer screening is simple and painless and early detection is the best opportunity to beat this illness.

Dr. Thomas Nicholson leads a discussion focusing on colon and rectal cancer, including when you should receive screenings, and the treatment options and procedures available at UPMC.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and the UPMC CAC of Central Pa. Is preparing to open its third location to help those children and families experiencing abuse and navigating the healing process. Lynn Carson will discuss signs of abuse, types of abuse, provide the history of the CAC and how it serves the community.

Ciara Shank leads a discussion on the symptoms, stages,as well as treatment and treatment of syphilis.