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Common Misconceptions about Visiting the Gynecologist
Did you know that the first gynecology visit should happen sooner than you think? Pediatric and adolescent gynecologist Courtney Crain, MD, shares some common misconceptions about visiting the gynecologist. Remember, early intervention and regular check-ups contribute to better overall health and well-being!
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Common Misconceptions about Visiting the Gynecologist
Did you know that the first gynecology visit should happen sooner than you think? Pediatric and adolescent gynecologist Courtney Crain, MD, shares some common misconceptions about visiting the gynecologist. Remember, early intervention and regular check-ups contribute to better overall health and well-being!
Adaptive Gaming
On your marks, get set, go! UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the UPMC Disabilities Resource Center recently hosted an exciting afternoon of sports-related adaptive gaming activities.
Kids and families had the opportunity to explore and test various gadgets on computers for different sports, like track and field events and swimming.
This technology promotes inclusivity, ensuring everyone can fully participate, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities. We hope everyone enjoyed the event as much as we did! 🏀⚾️🏈
3 Things a Gynecologist Would Never Do
Dr. Courtney Crain, MD, a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist, emphasizes 3 key points she would never overlook:
-Never let anxiety or embarrassment prevent you from seeking medical care.
-Never let others make you feel bad about your body.
-Avoid over-the-counter scented soaps, vaginal washes, and scented menstrual products.
Christmas in July
We spread some holiday cheer to our little heroes at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh with festive crafts and fun activities! Even though it’s July, the celebration was in full swing! We spent a wonderful afternoon playing bingo and taking pictures with Santa. Seeing their smiles light up the room was truly heartwarming!
Let the countdown to Christmas begin! ❤️💚✨
Celebrity Care Fest
On July 26 and 27, join us for Celebrity Care Fest, a spectacular event featuring performances by world-renowned musical talent, benefiting UPMC Children’s! Get tickets for this star-studded experience AND help achieve the healthy future every child deserves! Learn more at https://hm3independencefund.org/hm3-partners-celebrity-care-fest-concert-weekend
Walk for Children's 2024 Promo
The big day is finally here! Join us TOMORROW, June 8, for Walk for Children’s! If you’re already registered, what are you most looking forward to tomorrow? If you haven’t registered yet, go to https://go.upmc.com/2628wliNr to sign up and join us for what is sure to be our best year yet! We can’t wait to see you and celebrate our patients, staff, and community together.
Patient Prom at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
What can we say? We know how to throw a great party. 😁 🕺
After a five-year hiatus, we were so happy to lace up our dancing shoes for another patient prom at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Kids and their families partied in the Eat’n Park Atrium. The day was packed with activities: face-painting, dress-up sessions, bingo, and crafts. It was a special night! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did. ⭐
Learn More About Music Therapy at UPMC Children's
Music therapists study how music functions within the brain and use that knowledge to help heal our patients, inside and out. ♫
Music therapist Brittany Meyer shares more about the music therapy program at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. 💜
What Do You Love About Your Job?
Nicole Steele has been a music therapist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for 18 years. From connecting patients with the healing power of music, to the staff throughout UPMC Children's, she's sharing what she loves most about her job.
Fellowship Program Accreditation | UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
We are proud to announce that the UPMC Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program has earned Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. APPFA accreditation represents our commitment to excellence in patient care and ongoing professional development of our team. As the 25th APPFA accredited APP Fellowship Program and the first pediatric program in the nation to receive this interprofessional accreditation designation, we are grateful to everyone who makes this program possible and to the ANCC for their recognition!
Today is the LAST DAY to secure your T-shirt before Walk for Children’s! You have until midnight tonight to register and ensure you receive your T-shirt in the mail in time to wear it at Walk for Children’s. Registrations after today will result in T-shirts being mailed AFTER the event. Don’t delay! Register now at https://fundraise.givetochildrens.org/site/TR/Events/WalkforChildrens2024?fr_id=1210&pg=entry show up in style!
Learn More About Art Therapy at UPMC Children's
Art is a powerful tool for therapeutic expression for people of all ages. 🎨🖌️ Art therapy is linked to profound benefits, from lowering stress to boosting fine motor skills. Art therapist Katie O'Connor discusses the impact of the art therapy program at UPMC Children's.
You Are My Sunshine
🚨 WARNING: This will warm your heart. ❤️ Watch as UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh music therapist Brittany Meyer sings "You Are My Sunshine." ☀️
We're just one month away from Walk for Children’s! To celebrate, our friends at Peoples Natural Gas have generously offered a $10,000 match for one day only - TODAY! That means every step you take and every dollar you raise today will be DOUBLED, helping us get closer to our $10,000 goal. Visit https://go.upmc.com/23167GF2r to register, fundraise, and donate TODAY!
What's in My Instrument Cart?
From lollipop drums 🍭🥁 to beatmakers 🎶, here's everything music therapist Lindsey Daily keeps in her instrument cart while at our hospital.
National Superhero Day
UPMC Children's Harrisburg got a super surprise on National Superhero Day! 🦸♂🦸♀️💥
Window washers dressed as superheroes and rappelled down the building to greet our patients and their families. Some patients got a special surprise gift from their favorite heroes!
We're proud to participate in Superhero Day to honor health care superheroes and spread joy to our younger patients. Thank you to heroes in and out of scrubs for making Superhero Day 2024 unforgettable! 💜💜
Now is the perfect time to register for Walk for Children’s. Today is your LAST DAY to take advantage of early-bird pricing! Tomorrow, registration increases from $25 ➡️ $30. Register today at https://go.upmc.com/23167GF2r and then join us Saturday, June 8, for Walk for Children’s! Walk for Children’s is our largest fundraising event of the year. This event brings together thousands of families, staff, and supporters like you to rally behind patients at UPMC Children’s, who we call our “champions.”
Therapy Dogs at Children's | UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
It’s National Therapy Animal Day! 🐾 Here at UPMC Children’s, we’re thankful to have 12+ certified therapy dogs and their handlers volunteering to spread happiness to all of our patients and staff! This video does a good job demonstrating the joy they bring to all they come into contact with and the important role they play in helping patients heal. 🐕 #therapydogs #nationaltherapyanimalday #certifiedtherapydog