PA hospitals happy with the budget
The proposed budget is better for PA hospitals than what they had expected with Gov. Tom Corbett’s original plan.
Study shows lung scans may not be very helpful
Full results of a big study that showed some smokers’ lives could be saved by screening with lung scans now reveal more clearly what the risks are: There’s a good chance of a false alarm, reports USA Today.
Duct tape used for fighting disease
The Los Angeles Times say using duct tape in hospitals could be a tool in the fight against infectious disease.
Medicare cuts rejected
Leading congressional Democrats immediately recoiled Tuesday from a new proposal to cut $600 billion in Medicare spending over the next decade — in part by raising the eligibility age, reports The Washington Post.
Diet soda may make waistline expand
Diet soda may not be as beneficial to dieters as originally thought. New study suggests that it may actually increase weight gain.
Employees relieved by merger
Employees see the merger between Highmark Inc. and West Penn Allegheny Health System as a comforting decision.
Highmark merging with West Penn Allegheny Health System
Health insurer Highmark, Inc. says it’s merging with the struggling West Penn Allegheny Health System, reports The Patriot-News.
The Beauty of Healing – A FREE Event
The Beauty of Healing specializes in offering services to address the unique issues of hair care and skin care during oncology treatments. Therefore, The Beauty of Healing is open to women who are currently undergoing treatments. The salon will be closed to the public during this event in order to serve our guests with discretion.
New safety crib law hopes to save lives
Stringent safety law for cribs has been passed in an effort to save lives and keep accidents from occuring.