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Category: Patient Care & Quality

Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Pennsylvania Sees Increase of Shigellosis in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

On April 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) issued an alert to physicians in southwestern and northwestern Pennsylvania, saying that the Allegheny County Health … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Public Health Issues Including Obesity, Nutrition, Preventive Services, and Mental Health Key Focus of SHIP Task Forces

The State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Advisory Committee met on July 28, 2015, to review the draft 2015-2020 SHIP. The Advisory Committee, comprised of stakeholders … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Acting U.S. Surgeon General Issues Call to Action on Skin Cancer Prevention

With Pennsylvania’s new law to restrict use of tanning beds just into effect, the commonwealth is in step with a July 29 call to action … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Great American Smokeout: Opportunity to Remind Patients About Resources to Help Them Quit Smoking

On average, research shows that smokers try to quit at least seven times before they are successful. Smoking also remains the largest cause of preventable … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Proposed Immunization Changes Could Provide Greater Protections, Says PAMED President

The Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education announced proposed changes to immunization requirements for schoolchildren during a state news conference Thursday morning, Nov. 5. “Pennsylvania … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Physicians Forecast Increase in Flu Cases During Media Call-In

As has been widely reported, 2014-2015 is expected to be more severe than the typical flu season. The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and its member … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Podcast: Pennsylvania Physicians Talk About Zika

PAMED brought together more than 40 reporters and several physician leaders in late January 2016 to discuss how Pennsylvania is preparing for the Zika virus. … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

CDC Issues Advisory on New Polio Vaccination Requirements

On May 5, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) accepted the recommendations of an emergency committee, declaring the international spread of polio to be a … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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