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Pure Processing Launches Superdart One Pass Brush For Unsurpassed 3-Stage Endoscope Cleaning

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Pure Processing, a leader in ergonomic solutions for fast, safe, and effective medical device pre-cleaning, announced that it has added ...

Patient Care

How Autism is Diagnosed: A Look at Diagnostic Criteria and Procedures

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a range of symptoms and behaviors. Diagnosing autism can ...

A middle-aged male doctor smiling widely and warmly at the camera. He is wearing a white coat and holding a tablet.
Clinical Care

A Look at Creating a Thoughtful Hospital Marketing Plan

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Henry Johnson

Marketing helps businesses survive by making them more prominent in the public mind and convincing potential customers of their products’ ...

A female healthcare worker talks with a male patient as he sits on the exam table. She’s holding a tablet.
Clinical Care

5 Effective Ideas To Improve Your Patient Communication

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Henry Johnson

Effective patient communication is the backbone of successful healthcare. When patients clearly understand their diagnosis and treatment plan, they feel ...

A pregnant woman in a white T-shirt lying on her back and holding the hand of her doula standing next to her.
Lifestyle

Doula Advice: Tips for Working With an Anxious Mother

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Henry Johnson

Pregnancy can be a stressful time full of unknowns, especially for first-time mothers. If you’re a doula, knowing how to ...

Around the Region

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Receives Recognition as One of the Nation’s Most Beautiful Hospitals

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh received national recognition as one of the nation’s top 20 most beautiful hospitals. UPMC Children’s ...

Nursing

Nurse Licensure Compact Implementation in Pennsylvania – Moving Forward but Not Quite There!

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Mary A. O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN

Pennsylvania joined the Nurse License Compact on July 1, 2021, when Governor Wolf signed Act 68 Nurse Licensure Compact Into law.  But, ...