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
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
“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
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...]