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Child Watch offers kit for new moms Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:16PMAn 80-page, magazine-size resource directory will be distributed free to parents and caregivers beginning today through Allegheny General Hospital, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, UPMC Mercy, St. Clair Hospital, West Penn Hospital and the West Penn-Forbes Regional Campus.
Naples women go on sex strike over firework injuries Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:52AMWomen in Naples are staging a sex strike in an attempt to stop their menfolk from setting off dangerous New Year fireworks which cause injury and even death.
Death Notices: December 26 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:58AMWESLACO - Funeral arrangements for Baby Caylee Roman, who passed away Tuesday, at Womens Hospital at Renaissance, are pending under the direction of Hawkins Funeral Home.
Nigeria: Dobi Community Free From STDs - Scribe Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 5:00AMThe Secretary of the Gwagwalada Area Council has assured that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and other transmitted disease s are not peculiar to Dobi community in the area Council.
Martin County community connection: Dec. 25 Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 11:14PMCheck here for the latest events and activities.
UPMC breast-cancer specialist taking national post Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 11:44AMThe American Cancer Society has selected Dr. Victor G. Vogel, a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center breast-cancer specialist, as its national vice president of research
Published 12/18/2008 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 12:43PMEaly, Brinton Lane, son of Brinton and Jennifer Ealy of Claysville, on November 27, 2008, in Washington Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Roy and Linda Ealy of East Finley. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Rosemary Pfeifer of West Finley.
Robert J. Coppula Local physician was decorated Vietnam veteran Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:43AMDr. Robert J. Coppula, 68, of Washington, died Saturday, December 20, 2008, in Washington Hospital. He was born September 23, 1940, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Rocco J. and Rose M. Palloti Coppula.
CHONG WEI QUALIFIES - 2 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 9:14AMLee said throughout the tournament he did not experience any difficulties and was determined to continue his performance tomorrow.
Campus Drive residents relieved over new shelter site for The Womens Community Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 4:36AMAspirus Wausau Hospitals donation this week of two acres on the citys west side to The Womens Community eased the anxiety of residents who protested the original site proposed for domestic abuse shelter.
Womens shelter deal well received by Campus Drive residents Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 4:05PMAspirus Wausau Hospitals donation of two acres on the citys west side to The Womens Community eased the anxiety of several residents within the Campus Drive neighborhood.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital donates land for The Womens Community shelter Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 4:36AMThe battle over finding The Womens Community a new home could be over.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital donates 2 acres of land for The Womens Communitys new $4 million shelter Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 12:34PMAspirus Wausau Hospital announced today it has donated 2 acres of land to The Womens Community.
Calendar - Guilford County Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 2:09AM FundRAISERS Ongoing The Sanctuary, a place for all people to explore spirituality through a variety of creative endeavors, needs monetary contributions to further scholarships for art classes, book groups and meetings addressing recovery issues. 621-1514 or send contributions to 1150 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 7 Greensboro, NC 27405. read more
Mr. and Mrs. Moore announce birth of a son Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 5:00PMMr. and Mrs. Mitchner Moore of Jackson, (nee Veronica Nobles) announce the arrival of a son, Idrian Milaeke Moore, born Oct. 30, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. at USA Children and Womens Hospital in Mobile. He weighed seven lbs., two ozs. and measured 20 inches. He is welcomed home by a seven year old sibling, Vaniya.
Dr. Audrey Henry Joins Friends Hospital to Lead Expansion of Womens Program Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 9:00AM PHILADELPHIA----Audrey Henry, M.D., has joined Friends Hospital as Medical Director of its nationally respected Women’s Program. In her new role, Dr. Henry will oversee all clinical operations, head the multidisciplinary treatment team, and lead a program expansion that will allow the hospital to treat an estimated 700 women annually for psychiatric conditions.
Claim Townsville hospital bed shortage locks mum out Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 5:32PMA north Queensland maternity patient says she has been moved to charity accommodation, left without food and is unable to feed her newborn baby because of a bed shortage at Townsville Hospital.
Magee-Womens Hospital, fired secretary sign settlement Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 11:08PMDonna Kovacs sued her former employer, charging she was wrongfully terminated in 2004, in violation of a state whistleblower law, for raising questions about recordkeeping and quality of patient care.
Births 12/09/2008 Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 10:31PMSnyder: Josh and Shandi Snyder, Newton Hamilton, Mifflin County, son, Dec. 5.
Calendar Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 2:08AM FundRAISERS Ongoing Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091. The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to ...
Obituary: Anne R. Humphreys / CMU professor who bravely fought cancer Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:53PMFor nearly a decade, Anne R. Humphreys valiantly battled cancer but never let it get in the way of her tireless devotion to family, college teaching, hobbies and helping others. Ms.
Bitter charges hurled in Magee-Womens whistleblower suit Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 11:13PMAn Allegheny County judge vowed to resolve a dispute over a settlement agreement between Magee-Womens Hospital and a former secretary who says she was fired for reporting wrongdoing.
BCIS languages awards ceremony Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 1:52PMThe Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) will hold its Languages Awards Ceremony today from 10.00 a.m. at the BCIS auditorium.
Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 2:20PMTitle: Fewer than 1 in 10 Nurses Now Smoke Category: Health News Created: 11/25/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/25/2008
"A tiny proportion of Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:09PM "A tiny proportion of abortions are performed after 20 weeks, and this should come as some comfort to we sad faced observers of the trend, but one wonders if this is entirely due to the strictures put in place by the medical profession or, without those restrictions, whether women would (if they could) terminate all the way up to the moment the baby’s head pops out?" Its a good point Leo. I ...
"The Bill actually protects Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:03PM "The Bill actually protects conscientious objection by stating that doctors have a right to conscientiuos objection but, must refer to woman on to another practitioner who does not." That’s not really a solution is it? Perhaps we could put this in a political context for illustration. Imagine the people of a country having a problem with torturing captured enemy combatants for information ...
Personnel Moves Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 11:30PMThis is a listing of promotions, hirings and other personnel actions at area companies.
Births 11/21/2008 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 10:13PMBeckman: Matthew and Holly (Horner) Beckman, Johnstown, daughter, Nov. 18. King: Jason and Jessica King, Johnstown, daughter, Nov. 18.
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC receives award for reducing induction births Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:35AMA team from Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC received the first place gold award on Wednesday for its efforts in reducing induction births, according to the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative, which sponsored the awards along with the Fine Foundation.
Dozens hurt in balcony collapse Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:00AMA BALCONY packed with mothers celebrating an end-of-school party collapsed just after first drinks were served, sending dozens of women crashing to the ground.
Deal troubled in Magee whistleblower lawsuit Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:21PMAn agreement to settle the whistleblower lawsuit brought by a former Magee-Womens Hospital secretary breaks down.
Three hospital programs earn Fine Awards Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:11PMTeams from Magee-Womens, Allegheny General and the Veterans Affairs hospitals are the first recipients of the Fine Awards.
Hospitals applaud new state controls on competing health centers Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:57AM Outpatient and day surgery centers in the suburbs will have to prove there is a need for them and they won’t duplicate services. Community hospitals applaud the state’s move, saying it helps remove unfair competition for the most lucrative patients.
Calendar of Events Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:46AMToday, November 17 Tuesday, November 18 Pre-registration Regular Events Public Agenda Back to the top
Stonycreek boy overcomes obstacles, perseveres Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 10:29PMTo say 8-year-old Grant Meck is a ball of energy would be an understatement. But Grant’s parents, Dave and Tamara Meck of Stonycreek Township, don’t mind one bit that their son runs them ragged.
WMC officials detail pluses of expansion plan Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 2:05AMWinchester — The expanded Winchester Medical Center will be a more efficient and patient- and family-friendly place, according to hospital officials.
Whistleblower lawsuit settled Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:31PMAfter damaging testimony by a key hospital official, attorneys for Magee-Womens Hospital and fired whistleblower Donna Kovacs went behind closed doors Wednesday and worked out a private settlement in a hotly contested wrongful termination suit.
Chattanooga Dept. Head Facing Sexual Harassment Allegations Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 7:48AMAn administrative assistant in the office of General Services for the City of Chattanooga levies allegations of two years worth of sexual harassment by her boss, the Director of the department, Paul Page.
Magee admits privacy breach in whistleblower filing Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:13PMAttorneys for Magee-Womens Hospital filed documents available on the Internet that included the names and confidential medical information of several patients, in what hospital officials called an inadvertent violation of federal law.
Lester C Conner Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 6:12PMLester C. Conner known as Budd to his friends, passed away peacefully Saturday evening November 1st at St. Andrews Gregory wing.
Chemoprevention lags in research circles Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 5:22AM At 66 years old, Vincent Motyl has the gravelly voice and rumbling laugh of a man who’s spent much of his life in a halo of cigarette smoke. Photo caption: Green tea is one of many substances under study as a potential cancer-blocker. But cancer prevention research is still in its infancy. Photo by Los Angeles Times
Memorial designed by Penn Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 11:24PM A red granite memorial to veterans of all this nation’s wars and the cold wars in between its armed conflicts, designed by a county Womens Army Corps veteran of the Korean War, will be dedicated at Little Axe American Legion post 2 p.m. Tuesday. It was designed by Patricia Penn, a former WAC who twice was Cleveland County Disabled American Veterans commander and has served in numerous ...
Medical record accuracy key issue in lawsuit Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:12PMA former Magee-Womens Hospital official testifies on confusion about lab reports.
Do Californians care more about rights of animals than of gays? Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 2:36PMSome say passage of Props. 2 and 8 suggest as much
New Moms Talk About Struggle To Vote On Election Day Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 12:42PMNine new moms at McGee Hospital had to fight to cast their ballots on Election Day.
Cause of Magee firing argued Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:33PMLawyers for Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and a former secretary painted sharply contrasting portraits of the woman in a wrongful firing case.
Health calendar: 11/5/08 Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:39AMSpecial events: Excela Health is sponsoring an educational summit on binge drinking from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov.
Long lines, but few problems as Pa. voters flood the polls Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 12:46AM On a historic Election Day in which voters across the United States turned out in epic numbers, many voters in southwestern Pennsylvania faced long lines, but found few major problems that interfered with casting their ballots.
Local golf: Duncan, Miller others get under way in Champions Tour Q-School Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 11:03PMNaples’ A.J. Duncan shot a 74 and is tied for 30th after the first round of the Champions Tour Qualifying School regional in Milton on Tuesday. Fort Myers’ Steve Pinger is tied for 36th after a 75.
New Pittsburgh Moms Try To Beat Clock With Emergency Ballots Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 10:26PMSome last-minute voting problems are being reported with pregnant women at a Pittsburgh hospital who want to cast emergency absentee ballots Tuesday night.