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Pa. nursing homes recognized for excellence
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has recognized four nursing homes in the state’s new “Award for Excellence in…
News May 18Medicaid cuts threaten nursing home jobs
Budget cuts to social service programs at the state and federal levels will undoubtedly affect staffing at nursing…
News May 18A man with a simple mission: to change the world
There was lots of talk at the ALFA Conference & Expo this week in Dallas about embracing change—at…
Projects May 17FCC to consider opening new wireless spectrum for patient monitoring
Speaking at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C. today, Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),…
News May 17Repurposing a property—LA style
Old buildings are finding new life across the country. Whether buildings are abandoned, underused or obsolete, architects and designers are repurposing hotels, discount…
Projects May 17Canadian wellness program targets seniors’ dental health
A $20,000 community wellness grant from the Saskatoon Health Region in Canada enables a pilot dental health project for…
News May 17Paper prescriptions becoming passé
Increasingly, physicians are transitioning to e-prescribing, which is viewed as a safer and more convenient alternative to handwritten…
News May 17Senior living execs talk policy, markets and choice at ALFA conference
A rapidly evolving regulatory, demographic and clinical landscape are top of mind for many of the 1,000-plus senior…
Trends May 17Researchers link chromosomal abnormalities with aging and increased cancer risk
Researchers in two consortia-led studies suspect that structural abnormalities in chromosomes are a function of aging and likely…
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