The Western PA Healthcare News Team
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Local Physician Serving as Newly Elected President of the Allegheny County Medical Society
Robert C. Cicco, MD, has been nominated to serve as the 2018 president of the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS). He is ...
Emergency Care
Pitt Study Suggests Risk Management Approach to Combat EMS Fatigue
Extended shift work has historically been linked to interrupted sleep patterns and risk of injury, and is a persistent problem ...
Patient Care
Sharon Regional Medical Center Recognized for High Quality in Maternity Care
The Women’s Center at Sharon Regional brings together progressive birthing techniques and experienced professionals. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has ...
Human Resources
Can Predictive Analytics Have a Moneyball Effect on Healthcare Staffing and Scheduling?
By Jackie Larson, President, Avantas Remember the 2003 book (and later film adaptation in 2011) by Michael Lewis that brought ...
Research
More Research Needed into Elective Births for Mothers with Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes in pregnant women can lead to complications with the birth. There is an increased risk of pre-eclampsia and ...
Patient Care
Dealing with Infectious Disease Contamination
Infectious diseases are transmitted through the air, droplets or physical contact. Germs and viruses can easily move from one person ...
Physician & Patient Groups Applaud Pennsylvania Legislation Prohibiting Unfair Insurance Coverage Changes for Medical Care
Rep. Donna Oberlander will Introduce Bill Amending PA Insurance Law to Protect Patients from Unfair Coverage Reductions During the Policy ...
