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PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health

WebExtended involuntary treatment: After an emergency evaluation, if a doctor decides that a person needs to spend more days in the hospital, a 303 hearing is held and a mental …

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Allegheny County’s independent medical providers are

WebGov. Tom Wolf and large hospital networks like UPMC and Allegheny Health Network have begun to take steps to increase the capacity of the healthcare system to fight COVID-19 …

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Amid a mental health crisis, these Pittsburgh groups are stepping up

WebBefore the pandemic, society was already experiencing a mental health crisis. Now, it’s even worse. A surge in demand, combined with too few providers and high …

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PublicSource: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County news that matters

WebThe PublicSource staff has been honored for reporting that covers matters of critical importance in the lives of people who reside in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. …

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Innamorato seeks new Allegheny County health director

WebA coalition has urged the new Innamorato administration to seek a health director who will prioritize social determinants of health, equity and transparency. Rich …

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Mental health resources can be hard to navigate. Here’s how to start.

WebNational suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255. National sexual assault hotline: 1-800-656-4673. Crisis text line: 741-741. Network of Care is a national portal …

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Coronavirus will change Pittsburgh, but how

WebSmall businesses and small projects will lead the recovery. Bill Peduto, mayor of Pittsburgh. Peduto, in a recent interview, predicted that the economic recovery …

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The complicated reality of a healthcare career in Pittsburgh

WebOn average, they earn $72,295 per year in Pittsburgh after an 18 month-program. That’s well over Pittsburgh’s median household income of $55,500. For people …

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Pittsburgh's Black residents feel consequences of

WebThe report, conducted by a team of Pitt researchers, was released Tuesday by Mayor Bill Peduto’s office and the city’s Gender Equity Commission.

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Trusted sources: How a Duquesne University program builds on

WebThe Bridges to Health program expands on the university center’s efforts to work with community groups and organizations like the Housing Authority for the City of …

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Faith on the frontline: 6 Pittsburgh healthcare workers

WebFor healthcare workers who identify as people of faith, the challenges are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Their day-to-day work requires them to dig …

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Four environmental issues in the Pittsburgh region to

WebCOVID-19 cost jobs, closed businesses and limited travel. But the economic ruin has also led to record low levels of pollution and huge reductions in climate change …

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Gender-affirming healthcare in Pittsburgh a work in progress

WebAlston explains that gender-affirming care refers to the services of healthcare providers who treat a variety of gender identities. This care can range from providers …

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Do enough Pittsburgh therapists accept Medicaid

WebConrad Kalcich’s therapist could not accept his Medicaid insurance, so he used his unemployment benefits to pay for the sessions. (Photo by Juliette …

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Program helps Black parents in Pittsburgh with

WebA Pittsburgh therapy program aims to treat prenatal and postpartum depression, especially for Black parents. Amy Whipple July 11, 2022. Charvon Conner, …

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How Karen Hacker worked to resuscitate the Allegheny County …

WebWhen an electrical fire broke out on June 17 at the Clairton Coke Works, damaging the plant’s pollution control equipment, it was a defining moment for Allegheny …

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Should PA 'carve out' behavioral health from physical health or …

WebIt’s a medical whole model versus what we have today.”. A carve-out is a Medicaid financing model where a portion of the benefits — in this case, behavioral …

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Tasked with addressing behavioral crises, resolve hopes

WebDHS pays UPMC around $1.6 million a year for resolve’s mobile, residential and walk-in crisis services. Resolve also bills the state and private insurers for services. …

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Pittsburgh midwives provide "home-like" birth settings at lower price

WebIn the small hours of a Tuesday in January, two babies were born at The Midwife Center for Birth & Women’s Health. By 9:15 that morning, one mom had already …

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A Pittsburgh doctor takes some of the trauma out of childbirth

WebA Pittsburgh doctor aims to take some of the trauma out of childbirth. Trauma echoes through childbirth, and childbirth can amplify trauma. Pittsburgh’s Dr. Tracey …

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New York AG wants explosive gases stripped before shipping crude

WebNew York state’s top lawyer wants the federal government to require energy companies to remove combustible gases from crude oil fracked from North Dakota’s …

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