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Bringing a Child Into the World

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Please consider assisting a couple to bring a child into the world by acting as their gestational surrogate.  Generous compensation and all expenses will be paid by the couple whom you have graciously agreed to accompany on their miraculous journey.

If you or someone you know would like to receive additional information, please contact Attorney Lawrence Shields, a Fellow of the American Academy of Reproductive Technology Attorneys, by telephone at 412-400-3416 or by e-mail at larry@mlshieldslaw.com. 

Soft Testing Taking Medical Industry To Next Level

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By Ray ParkerThe health care industry is shifting to automation at a great pace. It is because of the obvious benefits which automation has to offer in this industry. According to a survey, 40% of the United States of America health care providers increased IT investment in 2016 and the figure has been higher than ever in 2018 and it is likely to go even higher by the end of 2019. In this blog, you’ll find out why the health sector is investing billions of dollars in IT sector for the betterment … [Read More...]

13 Fields to Consider If You Want to Become a Medical Professional

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Some people have the misconception that becoming a medical professional means becoming a doctor. We're here to tell you otherwise. If you're considering becoming a medical professional, then you have many optional paths to take. There's no debating that doctors are important, but there are several other medical fields and professionals that are just as important. Do you love to write? Does nutrition interest you? Are you obsessed with good oral hygiene? If you answered yes to any of these … [Read More...]

Bringing a Child Into the World

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Please consider assisting a couple to bring a child into the world by acting as their gestational surrogate.  Generous compensation and all expenses will be paid by the couple whom you have graciously agreed to accompany on their miraculous journey. If you or someone you know would like to receive additional information, please contact Attorney Lawrence Shields, a Fellow of the American Academy of Reproductive Technology Attorneys, by telephone at 412-400-3416 or by e-mail at … [Read More...]

Protect Our Seniors: Is It Premature to Abandon Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendation?

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By Dr. Vincent Balestrino Pneumonia’s symptoms – productive cough, fever and chills – are very uncomfortable and potentially lethal, as are the other illnesses included under the umbrella of pneumococcal disease. Any potential opportunity that health care providers have to decrease the rate of infection, especially among the groups most vulnerable to pneumococcal disease – children, senior citizens, and the immunocompromised – must be seized. This why it may be premature for the Centers … [Read More...]

Providence Point Residents Keep Their Eyes On The Yellow Ball Of Fun During Summer Months

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By Rachael Rennebeck The pallino is the target for summer fun at Providence Point.  With all of the luxurious amenities from four dining venues, a wellness center that includes an indoor pool and whirlpool spa, concierge services, and even a day spa, the question is begged as to how a pallino is the summer attraction. The pallino is the small, yellow ball in the game of bocce which is the target ball.  It is among eight others, which are different colors distinguishing the … [Read More...]

Home Tweaks for Senior Living Is Not Just a Phase

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“Aging in style” is not a trend to lure seniors to premiere living at Providence Point, rather, a movement for those headed to retirement. In fact, architects are creating smart home technologies that are assisting with convenience and health monitoring, as well as socialization support, which are becoming more needed for daily living. Architects from RLPS, made up of architects and interior designers, are continually attending conferences, referencing industry publications, consulting with … [Read More...]

La Crosse Encephalitis: A Rare and Underrecognized Pediatric Infection

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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

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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...]

Medical Volunteers Needed for Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh Dental Clinic

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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...]

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