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Afib More Common and Dangerous in Younger People Than Previously Thought 

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people under the age of 65, ...

Nursing

H.R.2584 SAVE Act – Legislation to Protect Healthcare Workers Getting Interest in D.C.!

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Mary A. O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN

American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Leaders in Advocacy  As of June 12, 2024, 11 bipartisan members of the ...

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Duquesne Nursing 97.15% NCLEX Score Surpasses PA and National Average

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Daniel Casciato

More than 97% of Duquesne University nursing graduates have passed the 2023 National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become licensed ...

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IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Moving Forward

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Nick Jacobs

America’s healthcare system prioritizes sickness over wellness and prevention. According to the Commonwealth Fund, despite spending the highest percentage of ...

Nursing

National Nurses Week 2024! Pennsylvania Nurses Hope for Full Implementation of Act 68 Nurse Licensure Compact

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Mary A. O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN

It was a great day for Pennsylvania nurses in Harrisburg on April 30, 2024! Just in time for National Nurses ...

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LECOM Health Cardiologist to Perform First in Class Groundbreaking FDA-Approved Therapy for Treatment of Resistant Hypertension

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

LECOM Health recently announced the treatment of the first five patients with a new renal denervation (RDN) procedure, now offered for ...

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AHN Brings Outpatient Services to new Uniontown Facility

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is now offering a range of clinical, specialty services at a new location in Uniontown. The ...