Asking Your Physician the Right Questions
In order to make sure you and your family are remaining in good health throughout the rest of 2013, it is important to visit your doctor. But what might be just as important is asking your doctor the “right” questions.
U.S. Facing Shortage of Doctors as Health Care Law Takes Effect
The United States is facing a 16,000 shortage of primary care physicians, a current Senate report finds.
Premature babies becoming less common in PA
UPMC study says percentage of babies born earlier than expected is down
FAQ: The ‘Doc Fix’ Dilemma
Presented are some answers to frequently asked questions about the “doc fix.”
New medical school hopes to bring 150 doctors to the Lehigh Valley
The new partnership between St. Luke’s Hospital and Temple University has 31 students in its first year.
Doctors and physicians stray away from long workdays
More and more doctors are choosing to take jobs that require fewer hours because of family reasons and because they feel professional lives are controlling their personal lives.
State to approve new medical personnel badges
Pennsylvania is working to approve medical personnel identification tags to distinguish between physicians and doctorate degrees.
Updated Warning on Whooping Cough
Doctors stress importance of staying up to date on immunizations, seeing medical professionals for array of symptoms.
A look at doctors’ fitness and medicinal habits
Most doctors exercise regularly, drink moderately, and have better cholesterol levels. They also visit fast food restaurants.
PA medical schools hope they can turn around predicted doctor shortage
Medical school growth is at its fastest since the 1970s.