Meghan Schiller

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Meghan Schiller

A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son after Venango County decided to remove the full-time nurses keeping a watchful eye on his epilepsy. Cheryl Bowan has letters from leading neurologists at both UPMC and Allegheny Health Network. They say her son needs a high level of care, calling it a life-or-death situation. Bowan doesn't think she's the only one dealing with this.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Meghan Schiller

Staff at a UPMC lab in Penn Hills discovered a problem late last week, sending shock waves through a community of patients trying to grow their families. UPMC uses the impacted lab along Rodi Road to incubate and grow embryos for in vitro fertilization. It also stores some frozen embryos in preparation for embryo transfers. KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller talked to one couple who said this sudden closure left them scrambling.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Meghan Schiller

A couple in West Mifflin reached out to KDKA Investigates for help after realizing the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return. This story is unfortunately common around this time of year, and there are tips you should know before hiring a contractor. "I'm just afraid it's all going to come down with the rain," Pam Ruffing said. Pam and Dennis Ruffing just wanted a new wall, but they're stuck with a mudslide, crooked rebar and an MIA contractor's tools.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Meghan Schiller

Many people will pay big money for specialty dentistry in hopes of a better future. They want to eat out with family at a restaurant again or simply wake up free from sores and extreme pain. That's why the sudden death of a popular dentist is leaving many people feeling stuck. No matter how many times he reads it, Mark Dzura can't believe it. "It has in here about the Medgaus legacy, and we want to provide you the best care you deserve, okay, do it," said Dzura, a patient of Medgaus Dental Group.

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Meghan Schiller

Now is the time to get your credit cards in order, check those interest rates, and possibly consolidate your debt to tackle it head on. Non-profit credit counselors say they're seeing a 35 percent increase in demand from people needing help doing just that. We met with one millennial mom of three who said her recent debt consolidation is life-changing. With three little boys all under the age of four, Valerie Harper could use some caffeine, but she also needed help with her credit cards.