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Health

A Doctor’s Role in Injury Prevention for Child Patients

BY
Henry Johnson

In pediatric care, we spend most of our time addressing existing concerns and injuries for young patients, but we can also play a role in injury prevention.

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Medical Supplies

Common Mistakes in Cleaning Reusable Medical Tools

BY
Henry Johnson

Avoid costly compliance violations and patient safety risks. Fix these frequent medical tool cleaning errors affecting healthcare facilities today.

Around the Region

1889 Foundation Highlights Safe Spaces Initiative Impact: Over 1,000 Youth Served Weekly Across Cambria and Somerset Counties

BY
The Western PA Healthcare News Team

The 1889 Foundation is proud to highlight the impact of its Safe Spaces Initiative, a collaborative effort supporting more than ...

A dentist wearing a mask and gloves leaning over a patient and using dental tools to fill in a root canal.
Health

Tips for Easing Patient Anxieties Ahead of a Root Canal

BY
Henry Johnson

Part of caring for patients means making them feel comfortable and confident in their treatment. Use these tips to ease patient anxieties before a root canal.

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Health

Best Materials for Medical Device Manufacturing

BY
Henry Johnson

Material selection plays a key role in developing safe, effective products. Learn about the best materials for medical device manufacturing with this guide.

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Healthcare Administration

Who Stays Onboard During a Medical Practice Merger?

BY
Henry Johnson

A medical practice merger will typically look different than it might in more traditional office settings. Take a look at how retention works in this situation.

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Technology

The Benefits of Keycard Entry in Healthcare Facilities

BY
Henry Johnson

Healthcare facilities have a unique responsibility to keep everyone, staff and patients, safe at all times. Keycard entry systems can do wonders for security.