The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Homecare

Memorization Keeps the Brain Active!

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

According to research, memorization has been found to be an effective way to keep the brain active. So, too, can ...

Real Estate

New Townhomes for Sale in Mount Washington

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Have you see the Mount Washington Eutaw Street Townhomes? If not, check out the home tour video below. Affordable 3-year ...

BVRS—Helping People with Vision Loss and Other Disabilities Achieve Their Goals

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For 102 years, Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh has empowered people who are blind, deaf blind or vision ...

Evaluating Treatment for the Eating Disordered Patient: A Case for Greater Access to Residential Care

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By Susan Ice, MD It’s estimated that as many as 10 million females and one million males in the United ...

Events

Monongahela Valley Hospital’s Annual Medical Symposium Addresses Diabetes, Related Topics

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Experts in the fields of endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, clinical medicine, and safe medication practices from noted medical centers throughout the ...

Legal

Supreme Court Cracks Down on “Unfair Surprises” from Department of Labor

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By Jane Lewis Volk For decades, the pharmaceutical industry has sent sales representatives to hospitals and physicians’ offices to tout ...

Nursing

UPMC, Excela Health, Heritage Valley, Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Robert Morris Partner to Increase Quality in Area Nursing Homes

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UPMC has been awarded a $19 million grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of a comprehensive initiative ...