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by Glenn Ellis NEWS ANALYSIS (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed much of life as we know it. It’s also changed our perceptions of mortality. The last year and a half has witnessed a steady parade of death and devastation from across our country. So far, the pandemic has claimed about 723,000 lives here

by Juliette Rihl, PublicSource After months of crying all the time, barely being able to stay awake and regularly skipping lunch to get her work done, Ashley knew she needed to leave her job as a mental health therapist in UPMC’s network. Ashley worked for the healthcare giant for several years. As a therapist most

After a rare diagnosis, Aubrey Glencamp began the fight of his life — and won. October is dedicated to breast-cancer awareness. Pink symbolizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This potentially deadly form of cancer claims more than 42,000 lives a year. Usually detected in women, there are rare cases when the disease is discovered in men.

Experts give trick-or-treating the green light this year. Anchiy/E+ Collection via Getty Images by Meg Sorg, Purdue University The air is getting chillier, pumpkins are perched on porches and kids across the country are planning their spooky costumes. As a professor of pediatric nursing and a mom to four young children, I know the excitement

Washing your hands is an easy and effective way to reduce the spread of illness. Krisanapong Detraphiphat/Moment via Getty Images by Melissa Hawkins, American University People were washing their hands so much early in the pandemic that sensitive skin and soap shortages were common problems in 2020. All this focus on hand-washing was for good

(NewsUSA) – Medicare’s annual enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) is an important time of year during which Medicare beneficiaries can review their current coverage and evaluate whether they want to remain with their current plan or switch to a new one that is a better fit for their health care needs. If you

(NewsUSA) -If you witness someone having a cardiac arrest, don’t be afraid to act, especially since that person may be someone you know in a familiar setting. According to the American Heart Association, about 70 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home, but often family and friends who witness a cardiac arrest hesitate to perform

by PublicSource  Following trends from the past month, Allegheny County continued to average 350 to 400 new COVID-19 cases per day over the past week, County Health Director Dr. Bogen said at a Wednesday briefing.  “I think we’ve reached a plateau, but we’ve not yet seen a drop in our cases like other parts of

by PublicSource  Following trends from the past month, Allegheny County continued to average 350 to 400 new COVID-19 cases per day over the past week, County Health Director Dr. Bogen said at a Wednesday briefing.  “I think we’ve reached a plateau, but we’ve not yet seen a drop in our cases like other parts of

by Amelia Winger, PublicSource Pediatric COVID-19 cases have risen in Allegheny County since August, with more than 500 cases reported from Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. At the same time, children could face one of the harshest flu seasons in recent history. “All of the community viruses, particularly community respiratory viruses, that seemed to disappear