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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

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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 ...

Patient Care

Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance accepting applications for Creative Health Impact Grants

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) and 1889 Foundation are proud to announce the ninth grant cycle of the Community Health ...

Patient Care

Adolescent Residential Treatment Program Opening in Beaver County

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Gateway Rehab, a leading provider of behavioral health services for over 50 years, is pleased to announce the opening of ...

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Facility Management

Waste Management Tips for Healthcare Facilities

BY
Henry Johnson

Healthcare facilities have the responsibility of managing and handling their waste programs efficiently and ethically—here are some actionable tips.