By Diana I. Ortiz, Zachary P. Fryda, and John Bower Arboviruses are arthropod-borne pathogens transmitted through the bites of infected arthropods, such as mosquitoes and ticks. Most arboviral infections are asymptomatic or mild, but neuroinvasive disease can occur most often presenting as encephalitis or meningoencephalitis. La Crosse encephalitis virus (LACV), a national notifiable disease, is the most common cause of pediatric arboviral infections in the United States, with a high … [Read More...]
Fitch & Associates Congratulate 47 New Graduates of the Spring Ambulance Service Manager Program
Spring 2019 ASM Program Graduates – Jacksonville, Florida Fitch & Associates recently recognized and congratulated the newest class of 47 graduates of the 2019 Spring Ambulance Service Manager (ASM) program. EMS professionals from across the nation recently completed the 10-week blended learning program in Jacksonville, Florida. The program included eight weeks of online learning and two weeks in a traditional classroom setting. “ASM is designed to develop professional and personal … [Read More...]
Free Documentary: The Silent Epidemic: The Liver Disease NASH
Medical Volunteers Needed for Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh Dental Clinic
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is seeking volunteers in the following professional specialty areas for a free dental clinic for children and adults July 26-27, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena: EndodontistsPediatric DentistsOral SurgeonsPharmacistsDental Students + AssistantsNursing StudentsNurse Practitioners/Physician AssistantsTechnicians – Radiology, Pharmacy, Lab, Dental EquipmentEMT(s) … [Read More...]
SOE 2019 Healing Adventure Retreat
Survivor’s Outdoor Experience (SOE) presents the first Pittsburgh-based “Healing Adventure” at the Chatham University Eden Hall campus June 28th – 30th, 2019. All participants attend free of charge. Survivor’s Outdoor Experience is a 501 © (3) non-profit educational and recreational organization run solely by volunteers. Founded by 15-year brain cancer survivor, Jack Ganster, this program was developed to provide cancer survivors of all ages an opportunity to learn about the benefits of … [Read More...]
The Cure for Rural Hospitals: More “Country Doctors”
By Phillip Miller The prognosis for rural hospitals is not a positive one. According to the North Carolina Rural Health Research Program, 90 rural hospitals have closed nationwide since 2010. A 2015 study sponsored by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) indicates that 673 rural hospitals, or one in three, is under financial duress, with 210 at risk of closure. There are various reasons why rural hospitals are struggling, a key one being lack of physicians willing … [Read More...]
The Silent Epidemic
By Tony Villiotti No wristbands. No ribbons. No celebrity ads. Virtually no public awareness. An epidemic that is almost completely ignored. I’m talking about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and its sibling, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). The National Institute of Health estimates that 30-40% of Americans have NAFLD. That’s about 100 million people. For about 20 million or so of those people NAFLD will progress to NASH. This situation is progressively getting worse. … [Read More...]
Hamilton Tower to Finish Construction in Late Summer 2019
Sitting on 32 beautifully landscaped acres, Providence Point consists of a variety of one- and two-bedroom residential living apartments ranging in size from 761 to 2,100+ square feet, and a neighborhood of single family patio homes, ranging from 1,589 to more than 4,000 square feet. Residents have space beyond luxury and will soon have the highly anticipated Hamilton Tower, opening in late summer 2019. More than two-thirds of the apartment residences in Providence Point’s new residential … [Read More...]
One: An Industry Disruptor in Providing Holistic Wealth Fulfillment
Pittsburgh “Bigger is better” is a dominant theme in the wealth management industry that a select group of financial advisors is determined to disrupt. “In the midst of industry consolidation, survival is not contingent upon acquisitions—it’s contingent upon providing unprecedented value,” observed Joseph Scarpo, founder and CEO of PWA Wealth Management. “We treat every client as if they were our only client, and what we’ve learned is every client wants a single source of … [Read More...]
Sharon Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group Welcomes New Physicians
Sharon Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome two physicians to the Steward Health Care System: Brian Ong, DO, primary care physician and Steven Hand, DO, M.S., orthopedic surgeon. Both Drs. Ong and Hand are on the medical staff of Sharon Regional Medical Center. Dr. Steven HandDr. Brian Ong “We are thrilled to welcome both Dr. Hand and Dr. Ong to Sharon Regional,” stated Joseph Hugar, president of Sharon Regional Medical Center. The … [Read More...]