Patient Experience

Caregivers

Toll of Caregiving is Widespread

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Asking for help when the burden of caring for a loved one gets to be too much isn’t a sign ...

Rehab

Spotlight on Glenbeigh Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Since 1981, Glenbeigh alcohol and drug treatment centers have helped more than 50,000 individuals and families overcome the struggle and ...

Patient Care

Emerging Medical Devices and Diagnostic Tools

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Aimee Zellers, M.A. Ethical considerations for using human genome sequencing as a diagnostic tool in health care Genetic technologies are ...

Patient Care

Mad Hot Ballroom Pittsburgh to benefit Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Join your friends at Pittsburgh Mercy Health System for Mad Hot Ballroom Pittsburgh, Sunday, June 10, 2012, from 5 to 9 p.m. ...

Insurance

A Disabling Injury or Illness—If it Can Happen to the Proverbial Someone Else, It Can Certainly Happen to You

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Carol R. Hurley You may ask yourself “Do I need disability insurance?” Before you come up with an answer, ...

Homecare

Helping Seniors Live Longer

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Just a century ago, you could expect to live until age 50. That’s it. It was “end of the road,” ...

Homecare

Study Reveals Home-Based Intervention Helps Senior Cancer Survivors

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Seniors usually are most comfortable in their homes and doctors often concur. If their doctor agrees that your senior loved ...