The Bethany Hospice/Linda L. Peterson Endowed Scholarship Luncheon & Auction

Saturday, April 12th, 2014 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Grand Concourse 100 Station Square Drive ~ Pittsburgh, PA 15219 In November 2012, Bethany Hospice lost Linda L. Peterson, a dear friend and devoted colleague, following her long battle with Sjögren’s syndrome. With an eldercare career spanning over 20 years, she spent a lifetime dedicated to … Read more

Bethany Hospice: Offering a Comprehensive Approach to Comfort Care

By Henry Lipput According to Diane Mead, R.N., B.S.N, and President and CEO of Bethany Hospice in Pittsburgh, “Hospice is a philosophy of care, not a place.” Bethany provides hospice care to patients with life-limiting illnesses that doctors have decided are critical, have less than six months to live, and have agreed to palliative care … Read more

Bethany Hospice Hires Executive Director

Marta Baumann, R.N. was named Executive Director of Bethany Hospice. Baumann brings over 20-years healthcare and hospice experience. She will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the growing hospice organization. “Marta brings the energy and knowledge needed to help us take Bethany Hospice to the next level,” said Diane Mead, President of Bethany … Read more

Humane Launches Ai Pin – Marking A New Beginning for Personal AI Devices

Humane Inc recently unveiled Ai Pin: the first wearable device and software platform built to harness the full power of artificial intelligence (AI). Ai Pin marks a new beginning for personal consumer technology, offering users the ability to take AI with them everywhere in an entirely new, conversational and screenless form factor. Ai Pin will be … Read more

A Study Shows That Marijuana Users Are Less Likely To Be Obese

People always have associated marijuana with causing the “munchies” (an increased urge to eat junk food) as well as having different cravings. Although marijuana usage physiologically does increase a user’s appetite, ultimately, it can aid in weight loss. Also, it can prevent someone from being obese. Marijuana And Weight Loss One of the first studies … Read more

Transitioning an Adolescent with Autism: Educational, Therapeutic and Biomedical Considerations

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh to Host Transitioning an Adolescent with Autism Seminar on March 25, 2017 Event is open to all physicians, therapists, educators, students, parents and families The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh will host the seminar, Transitioning an Adolescent with Autism: Educational, Therapeutic and Biomedical Considerations on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to … Read more