The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Staffing & Consulting

The Physician Practice Guide to Strategic Planning

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By Bruce Payton For hospitals and health systems, strategic planning is a critical business activity, with significant time and substantial ...

Emergency Care

New ER Designed for Patient Satisfaction—Space and Processes Upgraded, Enhanced

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By Anne Stoltz After an 18-month, $11 million enhancement project, Altoona Regional unveiled its new Emergency department this spring. The ...

Senior Care

Walking Reduces Anxiety in Older Women

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A recent study says a brisk walk can reduce a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression.  ...

Events

An Evening in Camelot Proves Enchanting for Monongahela Valley Hospital

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On May 19, it was just another Saturday night in Western Pennsylvania, but for the 600 guests who attended Monongahela ...

Nursing

MVH ICU Nurse Named 2012 Cameos of Care® Awardee

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Nine years ago when Dana Doctorick, RN, of Belle Vernon, was a high school senior and named the recipient of ...

Events

Western PA HFMA Educational Session—Monday July 23rd

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The next Western PA HFMA Educational Session will be held on Monday July 23rd at the Renaissance Hotel in Pittsburgh ...

Education

Apply for Duquesne University’s Health Care Supply Chain Management Program

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The supply chain management (SCM)-health care track at Duquense University involves completing the SCM degree plus three additional courses focused ...