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Yahoo
15-05-2025
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New study provides insight into asthma hospitalizations in PA
(WJET/WFXP) – One Pennsylvania council is hoping to learn more about a common lung disease through its newest research. On Thursday, May 15, the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) published a research study titled 'Asthma Hospitalizations in Pennsylvania.' Meadville company pays over $64K for 2024 teen finger amputation incident The study focused on the hospitalization of Pennsylvania residents who were later diagnosed with asthma, providing insight into the most common age groups, sexes, races/ethnicities and counties of those patients. According to the study, the PHC4 found hospitalization rates to be highest for: Residents who were less than 18 years old Female residents Black (non-Hispanic) residents, Hispanic residents, and residents classified as Other (non-Hispanic) Residents who live in areas with a poverty rate of 10% or more Residents who live in urban counties The executive director of PHC4, Barry D. Buckingham, said that conducting studies like these is imperative to providing better care in the future. UPMC Hamot honored with Beacon Awards for Excellence 'Examining hospital admissions for asthma is one way to observe the quality of care provided to Pennsylvania residents with asthma. This type of reporting adds to the resources used to effectively reduce and prevent asthma-related hospitalizations,' said Buckingham. Those interested in reading the full study can do so by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Community Blood Bank to honor donors at upcoming event
Those who do good deeds don't always get the recognition they deserve. When it comes to donating blood, a local blood bank wants to make sure that they do. The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York is hosting the 7th Annual Donor Appreciation Day on Friday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at their donor center at 2646 Peach St. UPMC Hamot honored with Beacon Awards for Excellence The theme for this year's celebration is 'Support Local.' There will be food trucks and live music throughout the day to emphasize the theme and enhance the celebration. There will also be games and giveaways. All are welcome to partake in this celebration. Donors in attendance, whether or not they are donating that day, will receive a CBB tote bag, popcorn from PopLuck, five raffle tickets, a food truck voucher, and Smiley's Ice Cream. Over 60K pounds of food donated during 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive One donor will receive the 2025 Ed Althof Commitment to Community Award, named for a man who has donated over 60 gallons of blood in the Erie area during his lifetime. The award will be given at 6:30 p.m. People who donate blood to the CBB are helping the Erie area directly. According to the CBB website, 'The Community Blood Bank of NWPA & WNY supplies blood and blood products to 19 hospitals and 7 Stat MedEvac bases throughout Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York.' For more information on the CBB, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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- Yahoo
UPMC Hamot honored with Beacon Awards for Excellence
(WJET/WFXP) – Local intensive care units are lighting the way for hospitals throughout the country. On Monday, May 12, UPMC Hamot announced that all three of its ICUs received the prestigious Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). According to the AACN website, 'For patients and their families, the Beacon Award signifies exceptional care in a unit that puts patients first. For nurses, this award can mean a positive and supportive work environment with greater collaboration, higher morale and lower turnover.' At UPMC Hamot, the Medical ICU and the Trauma-Neuro IICU received the Silver-Level Beacon Award for Excellence, while the Cardiovascular ICU received the Gold-Level Beacon Award for Excellence. Buckle Up, Stay Safe — Millcreek Twp. takes part in new safety initiative Brian Durniok, president of UPMC Hamot, said these awards are an honor to receive and a testament to the daily care their employees provide. 'Receiving these Beacon Awards is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our caregivers to provide the highest quality of care to our patients,' says Durniok. 'The recognition underscores the exceptional teamwork, expertise, and compassion that our staff bring to their roles every day.' Nationwide, 986 other ICUs have received this honor, with 51 of those being in Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
