Squirrel Hill Health Center

10/11/2024

The newest stamp from the US Postal Service honors health care heroes, including a few of our very own.
Hear their stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kPVINyelFI

Thank you, healthcare community, AND thank you, US Postal Service !

04/22/2024

According to the CDC, the only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan). Screening is recommended only for adults who have no symptoms but are at high risk.

La única prueba de detección recomendada para el cáncer de pulmón es la tomografía computarizada con dosis bajas (también llamada TC con dosis bajas). La prueba de detección se recomienda solo a los adultos que no presentan síntomas, pero que tienen un riesgo alto.

04/08/2024

If you’re 45 or older, it’s time to talk to your doctor about screening. Your options might surprise you. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm

Puede que hacerse pruebas de detección del cáncer colorrectal no suene agradable, pero realmente puede prevenir el cáncer. Existen varias opciones de pruebas, algunas incluso las puedes realizar en casa. Habla con tu médico para decidir cuál es la mejor para ti. https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm

04/05/2024

Passing along some tips from the American Academy of Ophthalmology on solar eclipse safety...

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/solar-eclipse-eye-safety #:~:text=Before%20looking%20up%20at%20the,is%20during%20a%20total%20eclipse

https://www.aao.org/salud-ocular/consejos/proteccion-ocular-durante-un-eclipse-solar

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Staring at the sun for even a short time without wearing the right eye protection can damage your retina permanently. It can even cause blindness. There is only one safe way to look directly at the su

04/01/2024

Please meet Harry Weinkle- he's Dr Jonathan Weinkle's trusted advisor. Harry works hard to keep his humans healthy. In the weeks ahead, Harry will be sharing tips about cancer screening and prevention. Thanks Harry!

03/25/2024

Food allergy is a growing public health burden, and often poorly understood. Through the month of March, SHHC will share tips and info from Food Allergy Research & Education to help our patients and communities manage food allergies.

03/11/2024

Food allergy is a growing public health burden, and often poorly understood. Through the month of March, SHHC will share tips and info from Food Allergy Research & Education to help our patients and communities manage food allergies.

Join us as we celebrate and enjoy the season of new beginnings and offer some fun tips, tricks and resources for the whole family.

03/04/2024

Food allergy is a growing public health burden, and often poorly understood. Through the month of March, SHHC will share tips and info from Food Allergy Research & Education to help our patients and communities manage food allergies.