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Sharon Regional Adds Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Patients
Thursday, April 19, 2012
SHARON, Pa. – Sharon Regional Health System has joined a small number of hospitals across the United States that offer an innovative procedure designed to protect brain function and increase survival rates in patients resuscitated after a cardiac arrest.
Hearing Care Centers Offer Chance at Free Hearing Aids
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
BOARDMAN, Ohio -- On May 18, a drawing will take place at the corporate offices of Centers for Hearing Care here. Within hours of the drawing, 25 local people will each be awarded and fitted with a new hearing aid valued at $6,000 absolutely free.
ValleyCare Program Awards Outstanding Nurses
Monday, April 16, 2012
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- ValleyCare Health System of Ohio seeks to honor its nurses through the Patient Choice Award program. The award recognizes the level of quality care, comfort and compassion offered by nurses each day.
One nurse from each ValleyCare hospital will be chosen from nominations to receive the Patient Choice Award. The winners will be announced during Nurses Week May 6 to 12.
Trumbull, Northside Launch Senior Circle Program
Monday, April 16, 2012YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Seniors in Trumbull and Mahoning County communities have a new resource for fun activities, meeting new people and sharing common interests. Senior Circle is a program designed especially for adults age 50 and up to promote fellowship, fun and healthy aging.
Home Health Care Costs Up in Ohio but Not by Much
Thursday, April 12, 2012
RICHMOND, Va. -- Ohio residents who need long-term care services in their homes are paying more for it than they did five years ago, but not by much. The median cost for homemaker and home health aide services are $18 and $19 per hour, respectively, finds a new study.