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LECOM Health Cardiologist to Perform First in Class Groundbreaking FDA-Approved Therapy for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

LECOM Health recently announced the treatment of the first five patients with a new renal denervation (RDN) procedure, now offered for ...

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AHN Brings Outpatient Services to new Uniontown Facility

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is now offering a range of clinical, specialty services at a new location in Uniontown. The ...

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Pittsburgh Mercy Announces Senior Manager, Emergency Shelter Services & Service Enhancements at Second Avenue Commons

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Pittsburgh Mercy, one of the region’s largest social service nonprofit organizations, serving more than 18,000 people annually, today announced the ...

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Trust in VA among Veteran patients in Pittsburgh VA rises to 94.7%, up 4.1% since 2018

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Nationwide trust in VA care among Veteran patients rises to 91.8%, up 6% since 2018 The Department of Veterans Affairs ...

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U.S. News & World Report Names IntegraCare Communities ‘Best Senior Living’

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Recognition Spotlights High Satisfaction among Residents and Families Ten IntegraCare communities achieved U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Senior ...

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April is National Minority Health Month: Recognizing Health Disparities in Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups

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Dr. Greg Carnevale

April is recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as Minority Health Month, an observance that brings ...

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Primary Care Telemedicine Linked with Fewer Antibiotics for Children than Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

New research from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC shows that telemedicine visits conducted for children with primary care providers ...