Budget Deal is Close: Calls for Lay-offs, Spending Cuts, and No New Taxes
A $28 billion budget agreement, which includes layoffs for state workers, cuts for most state agencies, and flat funding for state universities, will most likely be passed this week. Budget negotiators rejected the proposal for taxes on smokeless tobacco.
Pitt Receives $23 Million Grant to Fight AIDS
The University of Pittsburgh received a $23 million grant to support training and education for health care professional who treat patients with HIV.
West Penn Hopsital Braces for Major Cut Backs
West Penn Allegheny Health System announced that 1,500 full-time and part-time employees will lose their jobs by January 2011, most of these employees work at West Penn’s Bloomfield campus.
Families Appeal Lehigh County Judge’s Decision in Cullen Case
The eight families who had filed civil suites against the Charles Cullen, an ex-nurse who has admitted to killing 29 people, have filed an appeal to include St. Luke’s Hospital in the civil trial.
Bryn Mawr Rehab to Offer Job Training Program
Program to begin in September, will help those with wide range of disabilites secure job training.
State Budget Negotiators Getting Closer to Deal
State budget negotiators are attempting to close on a $28 billion budget proposal, which would require no new taxes.
U.S. Hospitals See Drastic Increase in Children with MRSA
U.S. Hospitals have seen a ten-fold increase in children with highly contagious forms of staph skin infections.
Clear Brook Dedicates New Center
The Arthur L. and Sandra S. Piccone Adult Care Center will assist adults dealing with drug and alcohol addiction.
West Penn Allegheny Health to Announce Consolidation Plans Today
The West Penn Allegheny Health System’s board will announce their consolidation plans for West Penn Hospital later this afternoon.
Newtown Township Board Opposes Hospital Construction
375,000 sq. foot hospital located on Route 332 and Stony Hill Road would increase traffic.