The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Staffing & Consulting

Cultural Misunderstandings Affect Quality of Care—and Hurt Your Bottom Line

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By George Rimalower Nowhere is precise language more important than in a hospital ER – when a patient is trying ...

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 ...