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La Roche University Adds Family Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate Program

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

La Roche University is now accepting applications for its new Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post Master’s Certificate Program.   Approved and accredited ...

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Allegheny Health Network Names New Presidents for Allegheny Valley & Grove City Hospitals

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) recently announced that Mark Rubino, MD, has been named the president of Allegheny Valley Hospital, and ...

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Salk Legacy Returning to Pittsburgh 70 Years After Polio Vaccine Creation

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Last week, the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health unveiled a free, public exhibit of historical laboratory equipment, documents and photographs ...

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AHN Cardiovascular Institute Expands WATCHMAN Program to Forbes Hospital to Treat Patients with Higher Stroke Risk Due to Irregular Heart Rhythm

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Allegheny Health Network electrophysiologists recently performed their first left atrial appendage closure procedure using a WATCHMAN device at Forbes Hospital, which is ...

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Duquesne Nursing, Physician Assistant Programs Get High Rankings in U.S. News 2023-2024 Best Graduate Programs

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

New rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report showcase Duquesne University as a national top provider of graduate programs in ...

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AHN Schools of Nursing Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2025

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Schools of Nursing are seeking applicants to join the next generation of standout nurses.  Applications are ...

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Nurses are essential to the healthcare field, yet nursing shortages have been a persistent issue for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic ...