Search Results for: nursing
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The Growing Challenge of Workplace Violence Against Nurses: Q&A with UPMC Chief Nursing Officer Maribeth McLaughlin
UPMC Chief Nursing Officer Maribeth McLaughlin discusses the concern of violence against nurses and steps to prevent it from happening.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Parents and Breastfeeding: How You Can Support Nursing Partners
You may not know it, but the non-breastfeeding parent is vital to your baby's breastfeeding success. Learn more about how you can help your breastfeeding partner and baby with simple support tips.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Health Equity Q&A: Dawndra Jones, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Magee
Explore an insightful Q&A with Dawndra Jones, Chief Nursing Officer at UPMC Magee, as she discusses health equity for diverse individuals.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity
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Why Pennsylvania Needs a Chief Nursing Officer
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation in the state House and Senate that would establish an Office of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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What Is Skilled Nursing? Is It Right for Your Loved One?
Skilled nursing care is ideal for people who no longer need intensive treatment, such as what's offered in a hospital. They do need focused, specialized, and around-the-clock treatment to care for health issues and ailments. Learn More.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Nursing in the Spotlight: UPMC Nurse Recognized by Johnson & Johnson
For Linda Ankrom, it started in childhood — a deep-rooted desire to keep an eye out for others. Learn more about her inspiring nursing career at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
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How Inpatient Rehab Helped Nancy After Heart Surgery
Nancy was visiting Pittsburgh to attend her daughter's nursing school graduation when she learned she needed emergency open-heart surgery. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Understanding Chronic Stroke and Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke can take a long time. If you or someone you love has had a stroke, here's what you need to know about chronic stroke and recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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What Is Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Surgery?
ICL stands for implantable collamer lens. During ICL eye surgery, your eye surgeon inserts a very thin lens into your eye to permanently correct nearsightedness and astigmatism.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z