Although we all have paused during the pandemic to protect each other’s health and let our health care providers focus on COVID-19 medical challenges, the state’s gradual reopening signals that it’s time to get back to your health care. We know many people have...
As we work to stay current with news about COVID-19 and the role each of us plays in protecting ourselves and others from it, one of the terms we often hear is personal protective equipment (PPE). While relatively straightforward in describing equipment that people...
Pennsylvanians with complex medical issues may soon have additional options when it comes to post-acute care, thanks to a proposed program to be considered by the state Legislature this year. The hospital patient care transition program (PaCT) would enable hospitals...
Check out how Pennsylvania hospitals are using state-of-the-art technology to treat hospital patients.
With many medical treatment options available, you might find yourself debating whether your condition requires a trip to the emergency room or an urgent care center, or if you can wait until your doctor’s office opens. “The true role of the ER is to evaluate and...
Community members who volunteer to work at hospitals play crucial roles in enhancing the patient experience. These generous volunteers willingly give up their time to give back to the community in important ways. Volunteers allow doctors and nurses to focus on caring...
If you were eligible to vote in the 2016 presidential election, you probably remember how politically charged the election was. It was a long race filled with debates, rallies, and heated discussions. No matter who you were voting for, you, like many voters, weren’t...
In Pennsylvania, April is when we feel we are finally out of the woods for snowfalls, and the frequent rainy days bring nature back to life around us. April is also known for April Fools’ Day, though many of us have no idea why. What many people might not know is that...
When you—or a loved one—need health care, doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals provide medical care and work to keep you safe and free from harm. They can do that even better when patients and their families act as partners in that care: Patients...
Hospital care is provided by teams of doctors, nurses, social workers, and others. Understanding who is on your health care team and what their credentials mean will help you understand the aspects of your care that different health care professionals are responsible...