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VA selects Greensburg site for new outpatient clinic

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has selected a site on Towne Square Drive in Greensburg for its new Westmoreland County outpatient ...

Technology

AI Revolution or Overhyped Promise? Decoding Its Real Impact on Patient Outcomes

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword healthcare can’t escape. From Silicon Valley pitches to hospital boardrooms, it’s hailed as the ...

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Technology

Telehealth 2.0: Scaling Access Without Sacrificing Quality or Profit

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Telehealth was healthcare’s pandemic lifeline—video visits soared, patients stayed connected, and providers adapted overnight. But the honeymoon’s over. Usage has ...

Human Resources

Burnout’s New Frontier: Why Retention Strategies Are Failing Frontline Staff

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Burnout isn’t new in healthcare—it’s the unwelcome guest that never leaves. But post-pandemic, it’s morphed into something uglier, hitting frontline ...

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Patient Care

How Surgery Centers Can Foster Patient Trust

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Henry Johnson

Surgery can be an intimidating prospect for patients, no matter its purpose. Your surgery center has the opportunity to foster trust and comfort.

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Patient Care

Practical Advice To Give Patients Who Need To Lower Stress

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Henry Johnson

Stress can worsen an array of medical conditions, but more often than not, simply advising patients to lower their stress levels isn’t the most helpful option.

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Health

How To Empower Patients With Long Hospital Stays

BY
Henry Johnson

Patients who can expect to remain in the hospital for some time can lose their sense of agency. It’s up to us to empower them and help them heal.