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You’re Not Done Yet …Why Immunizations Don’t End With Childhood
Most of us think that immunizations end with childhood. We get the shots, and then we’re protected for life, right? Not so.
Vampires Aren’t The Only Ones Interested in Your Blood This Halloween
Doctors explain why blood work is important in treating patients.
Understanding Pain and Treatment Options
Pennsylvania Medical Society member offers insight for pain sufferers.
State Politicians Need to Reconcile Differences to Best Protect Young Drivers
The following is a guest op-ed from David Turkewitz, MD, FAAP, president, Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics; Daniel Wehner, MD, FACEP, president, Pennsylvania Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians; and James A. Goodyear, MD, president, Pennsylvania Medical Society, regarding the safety of teen drivers and bills in the state legislature.
Putting a Face on Pain Focus of Harrisburg Summit
Under treated pain costs $100 billion annually in health care expenses, lost income, and lost productivity
Poll of Pennsylvania Patients Finds Thoughts on Mammography Guidelines, Obesity, and Other 2010 Health Issues
The US Preventive Service Task Force may have come up with new guidelines for breast cancer screenings by mammography, but only 4.5 percent of Pennsylvanians surveyed in 2010 said they planned to have mammograms less often or wait until they’re older.
Pittsburgh-area Physician Sworn in as 161st President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society
Ralph Schmeltz, MD, an endocrinologist from Mount Lebanon and a 35-year member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, was sworn in as its 161st president on October 23 during the organization’s annual statewide meeting held in Hershey, PA.
Physicians Elected to PAMED Board
At its annual House of Delegates meeting, held on October 23-24 in Hershey, PA, members of the Pennsylvania Medical Society elected physicians to positions on the statewide organization’s board of trustees.
Pennsylvania Physicians Back Corbett
The Pennsylvania Medical Society Political Action Committee (PAMPAC) announced its endorsement of Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett as the best choice to become Pennsylvania’s next governor.
No Stroke of Luck
Understanding the signs of a stroke, and what you can do to help
PAMED County Healthcare Access Watch List Includes 17 Counties
Statewide data shows improvements, but some counties are a concern
Is Gluten the Latest Villain in the Battle for Better Health?
If you’ve been food shopping or out to eat lately, you’ve probably noticed that “gluten-free” foods now claim their own grocery store shelves and dozens of national restaurant chain menus highlight “gluten-free” entrees.
Heartache to Heartbreak – How to Recognize a Heart Attack, or Avoid One All Together
Nearly 650,000 Pennsylvanians over the age of 35 have had a heart attack. Do you know the signs of a heart attack and what factors put you at greater risk?
Grant Awarded to Develop Health Education in Pittsburgh's Latino Communities
Pa Medical Society provides $5,000 Healthy Living in Ethnic Communities Grant to the Consumer Health Coalition of Allegheny Count
DelCo Physician Elected Vice President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society
C. Richard Schott, MD, FACC, a cardiologist from Wallingford, PA, will become president of organization in 2012.
Cancer and Diet—What’s The Connection?
Combine the fear of cancer with a desire for the latest quick fix and it’s easy to understand why the dietary supplement industry is booming.
Callers Wanted to Talk/Seek Advice During PA Medical Society’s Docs on Call Program
Callers flooded the lines with an array of health-related questions during the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s public service program Docs on Call.
Breathless in Pennsylvania
Doctors discuss COPD in the Keystone State
Allegheny County Physician Wins State Medical Society's International Voluntary Service Award
An Allegheny County physician has been named the 2010 recipient of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Physician Award for International Voluntary Service.
Accreditation Council for CME Announces Recipients of Rutledge W. Howard, MD Awards
Accreditation Council for CME Announces Recipients of Rutledge W. Howard, MD Awards.
Ability to Save Lives Greatly Improved, Says Statewide Survey of Pennsylvania Physicians
Doctors say advancements and skills making a difference.
91 Organizations Protest Proposal To Give $1.5 Billion Tax Break To Personal Injury Lawyers
Pennsylvania Medical Society opposes federal policy under consideration.