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The Power of a Clown Nose

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Allen Klein, MA, CSP When my daughter Sarah was a teenager she worked at a camp every summer.  One ...

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The Affordable Care Act: What’s Next for Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

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

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

12 interesting facts you may not know about registered nurses. By Donna Cardillo, RN National Nurses Week is celebrated from ...

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9 Ways Nurses Work for You

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

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

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

Last spring, I entered a local hospital operating room for the very first time (as an observer), that is. Four ...

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All About Disability

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

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

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

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

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

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?

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

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

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Pittsburgh Healthcare Report

By Kathleen McCue, MA, CCLS The first thing most parents ask when diagnosed with a serious illness is “What about ...