Pennsylvania Medical Society says that simultaneous medical care and support group participation enhances patient recovery. Insight and advice provided by practicing physicians. How to find a support group also provided.
President Bush has called upon the medical community to switch from paper to electronic health records within 10 years. In response, the health care community is building a national electronic network. This release covers efforts starting in Pennsylvania.
We know that Scrooge gave Bob Cratchit a raise and that this raise helped the Cratchit family afford good food and medicine for Tiny Tim. But, what exactly ailed Tiny Tim? This feature story investigates what might have ailed Tiny Tim.
A look at President George Washington's health care, and how he would have benefited from modern health care. Story covers advancements in medicine, dental care, and public health.
According to a 120-page report covering the state of medicine in Pennsylvania, health care plays a significant role in the state's economy; however, the future of patient care is uncertain as problems with insurance and supply of services as well as increased demand for care combine to severely stress the system.
On January 17, 2007, Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell announced his 'Prescription for Pennsylvania' plan to move the Commonwealth towards universal health care access, joining states like California and Massachusetts. The following is a statement from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
A new law in Pennsylvania better defines the end-of-life care decision making process. This release explains part of that new law, while providing advice from the Pennsylvania Medical Society to patients regarding advance directives.
Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell's plan will make all Pennsylvania workplaces, restaurants, and bars smoke free, while implementing consumer incentives to reward healthy behavior. The Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society conducted a statewide poll through its "Patient Poll." Within the poll was a question about smoke-free restaurants. This news release provides details of the poll and its findings.
The Patient Poll from the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Institute for Good Medicine recently asked Pennsylvanians for their thoughts on the spread of germs and infections. This news release contains poll results as well as tips on hand washing.
As the weather warms up and Pennsylvanians emerge from hibernation, we dust off the sunscreen, dab it on and head outside -- feeling safe from the sun. But we're not, says the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Tips from the Pennsylvania Medical Society about hot temperatures and heat stroke.
With Pennsylvania's elected leaders debating the need for a smoking ban, yet another reason is emerging for the Keystone State to clear the air. In addition to helping issues associated with secondhand smoke, a smoking ban would help smokers who want to quit the habit.
The Patient Poll, conducted by the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Institute for Good Medicine, finds that after 10 years of pharmaceutical television advertisements that patients are asking their doctors for certain medications.
What ailed Scrooge's little friend, Tiny Tim? This medical mystery may forever go unanswered, but one Pennsylvania physician has some suggestions on what may have been Tiny Tim's medical situation.
Member physicians of the Pennsylvania Medical Society take a look at Santa and his health.
Every year, people across the globe make New Year resolutions, and as the year progresses, those without a plan will fail. The Pennsylvania Medical Society offers tips for consumers to help them with their healthy 2008 resolutions.
Results from The Patient Poll, a survey conducted by the Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society, suggests many people avoid cancer screenings. Together the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society offer age-appropriate cancer screening advice.
Adoption of health information technology will help patients gain access to care; however, roadblocks such as the costs and expertise required to buy and operate the technology are making adoption in medical settings slower than desired. Further challenging some regions of Pennsylvania is limited access or affordable pricing for true high-speed broadband telecommunication networks to connect health care professionals.
Through the Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society, two physicians take a close look at energy drinks and provide their thoughts on how these drinks impact the human body.
Energy drinks are all the buzz these days, particularly as controversy rises on the impact they have on the human body. As such, the Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society recently launched its first web show titled Good Medicine at www.myfamilywellness.org, featuring this controversial topic.
In coordination with its prescription abuse by teens and young adults campaign, the Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society has produced a new web show on drug abuse and addiction. Video available for public use.
When cold weather hits as it has across the North in recent days, the best way to avoid frostbite is to stay inside and keep warm. But that doesn't always work for many of us, particularly those who work outside or enjoy outdoor winter activities. So, what can you do to avoid frostbite if you must go outside?
Statewide poll finds Pennsylvanians enjoying recently enacted smoking ban.
The Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society offers 10 ways for consumers to spend less on their health care during a recession.
As part of its '101 Ways You Can Help Fight Cancer' campaign, the Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society dedicates its next Good Medicine Web Show to eye exams and how such exams can play a role in cancer detection.
The Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society features Lyme Disease on its web show 'Good Medicine.' Volunteer doctors explain what Lyme Disease is and things viewers can do to avoid it.
Athletes, elderly people, outdoor workers, and others are all at risk of heat stroke during hot weather. This news release describes the warning signs and how to protect your health.
Poll of Pennsylvania adults suggest many may not be putting a baby to sleep in the best possible position to lower the risk of SIDS.
Monthly health column written by Peter S. Lund, MD, covers wilderness health issues for the fall season.
Most Pennsylvania physicians saw an increase in the demand for charitable care and resources from their practices in 2009. Furthermore, most say charitable care is creeping towards an unsustainable level.
A study of Pennsylvania adults show that 17 percent have experienced or know someone who has been injured while opening a holiday or birthday gift. Pennsylvania physicians offer tips on wrap rage and how to avoid injuries.
Santa needs your help to avoid all those calories on Christmas Eve. A poll discovers how many calories might tempt him in Pennsylvania alone. A Santa Snack Plan is offered.
Know the signs of a heart attack, or better yet, what you can do to avoid one. Includes data from The Patient Poll.
Stroke awareness feature story with an Irish / St. Patty's Day twist.
This is a feature about adult immunizations.
Physician discusses type 1 diabetes, early recognition and signs.
Physicians describe why having blood work done is important for treating patients.
Study of physician opinion on how the ability to treat patients has improved over time.
Describes how changing temperatures from outside to inside can trigger dry eyes syndrome.
News release covers data from The Patient Poll that suggests many adults say they are more responsible for their health than their doctor is, but these adults struggle to follow through on healthy lifestyle choices.
News release covers salt intake and the impact of too much sodium in a diet. The release also offers tips on how to lower sodium intake.
Reviews a patient-centered medical home and what patients know and think of a PCMH.
Summer time awareness story that covers foot care and diabetes.
Reports that a variety of issues including reform mandates is creating a transformation of health care by placing greater emphasis on data collection and analysis.
Health and fitness tips for those with desk jobs.
Resource to help medical teams deal with pill scamming doctor shoppers by understanding red flags and screening tools.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society has named Michael Fraser, former CEO of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), a Washington, DC-based nonprofit, as its new executive vice president.
Appropriate use of long acting and extended release opioids training that covers prescribing, monitoring, assessment, and documentation.
A new "apology rule" was signed into law in Pennsylvania by Governor Tom Corbett.
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