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Penn Highlands Mon Valley Observes May as Hyperbaric Awareness Month Raising Awareness of the Life-Saving Potential of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Penn Highlands Mon Valley is proud to join the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) in recognizing May as Hyperbaric ...

A close up of a burn pile with flames in the back and a stack of medical documents in the front getting ready to burn.
Healthcare Administration

What You Should Know Before Burning Medical Documents

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Henry Johnson

Before you take the time to burn critical medical documents, it’s important to consider if you’re taking the right precautions—here’s what you should know.

Nursing

National Nurses Week 2025 – Nurse Licensure Compact Full Implementation Coming Soon for all Pennsylvania Nurses!

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Mary A. O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN

Happy Nurses Week to all nurses –  which started Tuesday, May 6, 2025 and ends on Florence Nightingale’s birthday,  Monday May 12, 2025. ...

Around the Region

Health Department Expands Asthma Support Across Allegheny County

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

This May, in observance of Asthma Awareness Month, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is deepening its commitment to addressing ...

A healthcare professional in blue scrubs with a stethoscope around their neck is holding a patient’s hand.
Medical Devices

Medical Devices Every Healthcare Facility Should Have

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Henry Johnson

Equip your healthcare facility with essential devices to enhance patient care, outcomes, and efficiency. Discover the medical tools for optimal performance.

A hospital waste bin with a can liner and waste inside the bin. There's a pair of blue latex gloves and a used face mask.
Facility Management

Waste Management Tips for Healthcare Facilities

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Henry Johnson

Healthcare facilities have the responsibility of managing and handling their waste programs efficiently and ethically—here are some actionable tips.

A senior doctor standing with a male and female nurse in blue scrubs in the hallway. The female nurse has a tablet.
Mental Health

Common Anxiety-Inducing Situations in the Medical Field

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Henry Johnson

The medical field and its professionals experience many situations that induce anxiety and fear. Here’s a brief look at just of few of those situations.

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