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Washington Health System to merge with UPMC

WebWashington Health System is merging with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). WHS announced the merger Tuesday after signing a non-binding letter …

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Understanding the impacts of LDL cholesterol

WebFor healthy adults an LDL at or below 100 mg/dL is ideal for good health. If you have a history of heart attack or stroke and are already on a cholesterol-lowering …

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Health systems, public comment on WHS-UPMC merger …

WebAccording to the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania, WHS’ economic benefit to Pennsylvania’s economy in 2022 was $525,472,603. …

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Give life with blood and plasma

WebGood health is required and donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh no less than 110 pounds. Donors also can donate red blood cells and platelets …

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Hospice: all about care to enhance a patient’s life

WebHospice care involves the expertise of the patient’s primary care physician (PCP), registered nurses, hospice aides, social workers, spiritual advisers, and …

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Mental Health Mondays: Stopping the stigma, sharing the …

WebEach Monday in May, we will explore mental health topics including health-care staffing shortages, therapy apps, and John Fetterman’s open battle with depression, …

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Wesley Health Center offers free healthcare to everyone

WebThis year, the mission started by Wesley United Methodist Church, Wesley Health Center, is celebrating 30 years of free health care. “Wesley Health Center …

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Department of Health, Penn State Extension to provide …

WebPenn State Extension has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health cooperative agreement with the CDC Environmental Health …

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Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health …

WebThe migrants’ health problems tend to be related to their journey or living in crowded conditions. Back and leg injuries from walking are common. Infections spread …

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Care Center offers services those in need of mental health and …

WebAt the Care Center, Inc. in Washington and Green counties, Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc. (SPHS) helps clients with a number of difficult-to …

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WHS launches nursing residency program

WebMar 5, 2023 By Karen Mansfield [email protected] 2 min read. A new residency program at Washington Health System aims to make the transition from …

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How does menopause raise the risk of a heart attack

WebMehta was lead author of the article published in the journal “Nature,” and researched the article along with physicians from AHN and the Harvard Medical School.

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Pitt study shows link between fracking, increased lymphoma, …

WebThe results of the three-year study commissioned by the Pennsylvania Department of Health were released Tuesday at a meeting held by Pennsylvania …

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New Survey: Headphones putting young children’s hearing at risk

WebA new report finds young children’s hearing could be permanently damaged by these devices. A national poll on children’s health conducted by the University of …

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Social addiction: Area experts say constant scrolling can lead to

WebDr. Gary Swanson, a child and adolescent psychologist at Allegheny Health Network, said while social media has some benefits, “the problem is, you can’t throw the …

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Bill proposes mental health days for students

WebThe number of students reporting poor mental health is increasing. For the past three years, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s State of Education …

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Highlands Hospital merging with Penn Highlands Health System

WebStarting at $4.79 / week. Highlands Hospital is merging with Penn Highlands Healthcare, a health system based in DuBois, Clearfield County. The board of directors …

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Washington mayor pledges support of WHS, UPMC merger

WebWashington Mayor JoJo Burgess has thrown his support behind the proposed merger of the Washington Health System and University of Pittsburgh Medical …

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Fayette CTI receives $1.5 million for training facility

WebThe Fayette County Career & Technical Institute (CTI) has received $1.5 million for a training center to meet the growing and changing needs of the health-care …

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HCA Healthcare Announces Grant to University of California, …

WebHCA Healthcare is a learning health system that uses its more than 37 million annual patient encounters to advance science, improve patient care and save lives. …

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The parallels between aviation and health care

WebThe contrasts between the professions range from strikingly similar to what can seem like polar opposites. It’s absolutely true that both health care and aviation are …

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