The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Somnia Anesthesia Wins 2013 Gold Aster Award

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Somnia Anesthesia, a leading national anesthesia practice management company, has won the 2013 Gold Aster Award for its latest anesthesia ...

Book Review

The Bookworm Review: No Time to Lose

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

c.2012, W.W.Norton; $28.95 / $31.00 Canada; 387 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer It’s 10 minutes after the hour, and you’ve done it ...

Staffing & Consulting

Five TIPS for Preparing for Bundled Payments

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By Kristi Powers and Cathy DiNardo With greater pressure and reliance on hospitals to provide efficient high-quality care, many have ...

Safety & Security Senior Care

Advancements in mPERS Technology Affords Seniors Mobile Safety and Greater Independence

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y Chris Holbert As more baby boomers reach the age range associated with serious fall-related injuries, the need for advancements ...

Caregivers Senior Care

Who’s At Risk?

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Self-Assessment Tool Helps Families in Southwest Allegheny and Washington Counties Avoid the Dangers of Caregiver Distress Nearly one-third of adults ...

Patient Care

Years of Sun Damage Raises Risks of Widespread Skin Pre-Cancers

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By Brad Amos, M.D. Scaly, dry skin spots—often called “sun spots”—an under recognized but treatable condition “I’ve never heard of ...

Candidate Accreditation Status Secured by Cedarville University School of Pharmacy

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The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted Candidate status by the Accreditation Council for ...