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Patient Care

The Emotional Weight and Worth of Caregiving

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

In homes, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, caregivers practice the quiet heroism of saving lives. In caring for an aging ...

Around the Region

1889 Foundation Highlights Safe Spaces Initiative Impact: Over 1,000 Youth Served Weekly Across Cambria and Somerset Counties

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

The 1889 Foundation is proud to highlight the impact of its Safe Spaces Initiative, a collaborative effort supporting more than ...

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Facility Management

Signs That It’s Time To Upgrade Your City’s Water Supply

BY
Henry Johnson

Make sure your city’s water supply is ready for an emergency. Watch for these common signs that you may need to upgrade your storage and purification systems.

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Health

Tips for Easing Patient Anxieties Ahead of a Root Canal

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Henry Johnson

Part of caring for patients means making them feel comfortable and confident in their treatment. Use these tips to ease patient anxieties before a root canal.

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Health

Best Materials for Medical Device Manufacturing

BY
Henry Johnson

Material selection plays a key role in developing safe, effective products. Learn about the best materials for medical device manufacturing with this guide.

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Healthcare Administration

Who Stays Onboard During a Medical Practice Merger?

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Henry Johnson

A medical practice merger will typically look different than it might in more traditional office settings. Take a look at how retention works in this situation.

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Technology

The Benefits of Keycard Entry in Healthcare Facilities

BY
Henry Johnson

Healthcare facilities have a unique responsibility to keep everyone, staff and patients, safe at all times. Keycard entry systems can do wonders for security.