Clinical Care

Emergency Care

New ER Designed for Patient Satisfaction—Space and Processes Upgraded, Enhanced

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Anne Stoltz After an 18-month, $11 million enhancement project, Altoona Regional unveiled its new Emergency department this spring. The ...

Nursing

MVH ICU Nurse Named 2012 Cameos of Care® Awardee

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Nine years ago when Dana Doctorick, RN, of Belle Vernon, was a high school senior and named the recipient of ...

Emergency Care

The EMS Institute Announces “EMS Week Career Expo”

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Have you ever wondered about life in Emergency Medical Services?  What kind of training does it take?  Is it as ...

Anesthesia Management

Somnia Anesthesia Introduces First Web-Based App for Anesthesia Services

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Somnia Anesthesia, a leading national anesthesia practice management company, has announced the release of a web-based application that allows hospital ...

Hospice

Wishes Granted

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Rafael J. Sciullo, MA, LCSW, MS Making a wish can be a magical process. Sometimes it involves a long-held ...

Hospice

Family Hospice Accepting Names for Celebration of Life Wall

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Family Hospice and Palliative Care, a non-profit organization that is Pennsylvania’s leading hospice provider, is accepting names for its “Celebration ...

Accountable Care Legal

The Progress and Promise of ACOs

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Mike Cassidy, Esq. Since Accountable Care Organizations (“ACO”) are one of the featured topics for the May edition of ...