Clinical Care

Hospice

Someone to Lean On

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Barbara Ivanko “Lean on me when you’re not strong, and I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on. ...

Hospice

Celtic Healthcare: Setting High Standards to Achieve the Best Possible Patient Experience

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Kathleen Ganster Healthcare is on everyone’s mind these days. But while the government fights over what the federal guidelines ...

Hospice

Bethany Hospice: Offering a Comprehensive Approach to Comfort Care

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Henry Lipput According to Diane Mead, R.N., B.S.N, and President and CEO of Bethany Hospice in Pittsburgh, “Hospice is ...

Hospice

Gateway Hospice—Helping Families Embrace Life

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Kathleen Ganster It was the feeling that all too many people face these days. In her own words, Phyllis ...

Physical Therapy

Heads Up on Concussions!

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Dr. Steven T. Gough, PT, MS, DPT, OCS Pittsburgh’s star athletes Sidney Crosby and Troy Polamalu have increased awareness ...

Pediatric

When Hands are not Enough!

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

As Physical Therapists for teli (The Early Learning Institute), Physical Therapists, Mary Welage and Jeannine Moyer, have seen hundreds of ...

Physical Therapy

Are You in Line with Physical Therapy Functional Reporting Requirements?

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Stephanie Barr, Esq. In an effort to improve the therapy payment system, Medicare now requires that Functional Reporting be ...