Patient Resources
Patient Resources
The Power of a Clown Nose
By Allen Klein, MA, CSP When my daughter Sarah was a teenager she worked at a camp every summer. One ...
News & Trends Patient Resources
The Affordable Care Act: What’s Next for Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published two new articles analyzing the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act ...
Patient Resources
12 Things You May Not Know About Registered Nurses
12 interesting facts you may not know about registered nurses. By Donna Cardillo, RN National Nurses Week is celebrated from ...
Patient Resources
9 Ways Nurses Work for You
The importance of nurses within many facets of the medical field. By Donna Cardillo, RN I recently had the honor ...
Health & Wellness Patient Resources
A Perfect Fit: Surgical Team’s Intricate Dance Results in New Life for An Old Knee
Last spring, I entered a local hospital operating room for the very first time (as an observer), that is. Four ...
Patient Resources
All About Disability
By Debra Novotny, Social Security District Manager in Greensburg, PA Disability is something most people do not like to think about. ...
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Naming Those Pre-Surgery Jitters To Rid Yourself of Them
By Michele Howe Polling a group of diverse men and women on what causes them to experience “pre-surgery jitters” surprised ...
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Financial Aid Policies for Healthcare Organizations
By Nicholas Newsad With high-deductible health plan enrollment growth of 1,000% over the past seven years, an increased number of ...
Health & Wellness Patient Resources Senior Care
Are Your Meds Making You Sick?
A Pharmacist’s Guide To Avoiding Dangerous Drug Interactions, Reactions And Side Effects Common Drug Combinations Can Be Lethal Dangerous drug interactions ...
Patient Resources Pediatrics
Helping Kids Cope when a Parent is Sick
By Kathleen McCue, MA, CCLS The first thing most parents ask when diagnosed with a serious illness is “What about ...