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Tips to help stay healthy when the air quality is poor

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Dr. Gary Grosel

It’s something we might take for granted — clean air. But when air quality becomes an issue, it can affect ...

Around the Region

AHN Pediatricians Offer Sports Physicals for this Summer Activities Season

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Pediatricians at Allegheny Health Network (AHN) are now offering pre-participation examinations (PPEs) for pediatric patients as the summer sports season ...

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Duquesne Creates Endowed Medical Dean Position Thanks to New Dietrich Foundation Gift

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

The Dietrich Foundation has made a new gift to provide key support for the leadership of Duquesne University’s College of ...

Wellness

7 Top Breathwork And Mindfulness Tips To Release Stress, Anxiety and Fear

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Rebecca Kordecki

With all the articles during COVID on ways to deal with anxiety and stress – oh, and the cousin of ...

Senior Care

Report reveals importance of social connection among older Americans

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Dr. Rhonda Randall

The pandemic affected everyone in unprecedented ways. Social connections and support systems were heavily impacted, especially those of America’s older ...

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Highmark Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Raising Awareness of CHIP’s Importance as COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Highmark is celebrating the 30th anniversary of enrolling the first child in Pennsylvania in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)— ...

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Nursing

Happy Nurses Week 2023: Advocating for Nursing Workforce Growth, Not Staffing Ratios

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Mary A. O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN

May 6-May 12, 2023 During this week in May, and the entire month of May 2023, we celebrate more than ...