Getting the mental health help you need when you need it shouldn’t depend on where you live. Unfortunately, 30 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties lack sufficient numbers of mental health providers to meet the demand. In contrast, 14 counties have higher-than-average...
When we’re hospitalized for a condition, no matter how mild or severe, we receive the best care and treatment from nurses, physicians, and many others during our hospital stay—until we go home. For some of us, the transition is simple. We take it slowly—one day at a...
If you or a loved one has suffered a burn injury, your local hospital can quickly get help, through a TeleBurn program, to determine whether specialized care is needed. Using a secure TeleBurn app, practitioners at a local hospital can take photos of burn injuries and...
While it can be difficult for most Americans to get proper mental health care, studies are showing it’s even harder for diverse and minority populations. Minorities face more challenges … While everyone faces the same obstacles in seeking mental health...
Vacation season is officially here! You and your family have had it planned for months and you are double-checking your packing list to make sure you aren’t forgetting anything. Because it’s impossible to plan for anything and everything, bring your doctor with you...
At any time of the year, an accident or illness can strike a family member or friend, leaving someone you care about in need of blood. Despite the yearlong likelihood of an accident or illness, the number of new blood donors drastically declines over the summer. Many...
In 32 states and the District of Columbia, health care services conveniently delivered via smart phones, computers, and other electronic communications are generally covered by insurers. These states, along with our nation’s capitol, have legislation that requires...
Allegheny General Hospital’s Shock Trauma Unit is one of 38 in Pennsylvania providing extensive care to critically ill and injured patients. Since its establishment in 1979, the trauma unit and its specialized medical services and resources have been helping the...
In a first-of-its-kind program for a U.S. medical school, students at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University add a focus on creativity and design to their medical educations. In the JeffDESIGN program, medical students are equipped with...
Healthy Me PA spoke with Leslie Stine, a registered dietitian with Summit Health, to learn how Summit Health's Community Services are providing extended nutritional services through a grocery shopping tours program. The grocery shopping tours program...