The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Senior Care

Elder Law & Estate Planning: Can I Save My Home for My Daughter?

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By Julian E. Gray and Frank A. Petrich Three years ago, Mrs. Jones’ daughter, Susan, one of her three children, ...

Leadership

Physician Reentry

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By Timothy Lesaca, MD The American Medical Association defines physician reentry as the return to clinical practice in the discipline ...

Nursing

Windber Medical Center Welcomes New VP of Nursing

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Windber Medical Center welcomes Mary Lee Dadey as the Vice President of Nursing Services.  Ms. Dadey is a native of ...

Events

Managing Complex Chronic Illness: Trajectories and Transitions

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6th Annual Clinical Practice Forum Hospice and Palliative Nurse Association (HPNA) September 14-15, 2012 Sheraton Station Square Hotel, Pittsburgh PA ...

Human Resources

For Great Patient Care: Create a Drama Free Work Environment

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By Dr. Robyn Odegaard You might call it office politics, a personality conflict, workplace bullying or drama, whatever label it ...

People in the News

Area Surgeon named President of the Southwestern PA Chapter, American College of Surgeons

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Dr. D’Arcy Duke, Conemaugh Physician Group Valley Surgeons, has been chosen as the incoming president of the Southwestern, Pennsylvania Chapter ...

Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)—Sleep Apnea Patients Can Breathe Easier Thanks to Dr. Linda Lakdawala

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By Amanda Leff Ritchie Concerned about the care of surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea, alumna Dr. Linda Lakdawala (’10), DNP, ...