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How To Balance Empathy and Professionalism in Nursing
Patient Care

How To Balance Empathy and Professionalism in Nursing

BY
Henry Johnson

Learn to balance empathy and professionalism in nursing. Discover tips on setting boundaries and active listening to maintain a professional approach.

Patient Care

What End-of-Life Planning Reveals About Your Overall Health Priorities

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Conversations about end-of-life planning can still seem taboo in the fast-paced healthcare system of today, which prioritises preventative medicine and ...

Patient Care

Porcelain Inlays and Onlays vs. Fillings: Which Is Better for Your Teeth?

BY
The Western PA Healthcare News Team

We upgrade our phones, kitchens, and even thermostats ― but what about our teeth? Dentistry has quietly evolved far beyond ...

Patient Care

How to Maintain Ultrasound Machines in Top Condition

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Ultrasound machines are essential tools in the medical imaging industry and are often considered groundbreaking inventions. These devices are incredibly ...

Nursing

National Nurses Week 2025 – Nurse Licensure Compact Full Implementation Coming Soon for all Pennsylvania Nurses!

BY
Mary A. O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN

Happy Nurses Week to all nurses –  which started Tuesday, May 6, 2025 and ends on Florence Nightingale’s birthday,  Monday May 12, 2025. ...

Around the Region

Health Department Expands Asthma Support Across Allegheny County

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

This May, in observance of Asthma Awareness Month, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is deepening its commitment to addressing ...

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Medical Devices

Medical Devices Every Healthcare Facility Should Have

BY
Henry Johnson

Equip your healthcare facility with essential devices to enhance patient care, outcomes, and efficiency. Discover the medical tools for optimal performance.

Patient Care

How Cannabis Legalization Affects Opioid Use Rates

BY
The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Introduction The opioid crisis has led to devastating consequences in many countries, particularly in the United States, where opioid overdoses ...