Women’s Health Services Wig Salon Helps Provide Confidence for Women Undergoing Cancer Treatment

From left, Helen Pomilio, Jefferson Regional volunteer; Kacie Jankoski, American Cancer Society, and Brenda Cline, RN, MSN, coordinator/nurse navigator, Jefferson Regional Medical Center Comprehensive Breast Program, in Jefferson Regional’s new wig salon for cancer patients.

Health Care Career Crew

The Health Care Career Crew at Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a program designed for students in grades 9th through 12th, who are interested in pursuing a health care career.

By providing students with hands-on, work-related activities, Jefferson Regional staff members help youth explore in ins and outs of various health care careers.  The spring meeting is Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m.  Students and parents are welcome.  Registration is required.

Topics include:

Date(s): 
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Health Care Career Crew

The Health Care Career Crew at Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a program designed for students in grades 9th through 12th, who are interested in pursuing a health care career.

By providing students with hands-on, work-related activities, Jefferson Regional staff members help youth explore in ins and outs of various health care careers.  The fall meeting is Thursday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m.  Students and parents are welcome.  Registration is required.

Topics include:

Date(s): 
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Team Effort Earns Prestigious AHA Award for Heart Attack Care

In the photo, from left, Dr. Daniel Rubin; Joanne Cook, Emergency Services, Jefferson Regional; John Balkovec and Nancy Dyson, Brentwood EMS; Dr. Richard Sullivan; James Hasson, Mission: Lifeline; Jill Moorehead and Jason McGeary, Elizabeth Township Area EMS; Doug Pascoe, Jefferson Hills EMS; and Dr.

October 2012 Your Health Matters

Louise Urban Promoted to Executive Vice President and COO

John Dempster, president and chief executive officer, and James Cooper, senior executive vice president, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, jointly announced the promotion of Louise A. Urban to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 17, 2012.

Palliative Care vs. Hospice

The last in a four-part, free lecture series focused on palliative care, preparing for end-of-life decisions and achieving closure.  In this session Randy Dan Leger, RN, will explain the similarities and differences between Palliative Care and Hospice, the benefits of both and in what situations patients and their families should utilize both.

Date(s): 
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Advance Planning

The third in a four-part, free lecture series focused on palliative care, preparing for end-of-life decisions and achieving closure.  In this session Denise Stahl, MSN, will go in-depth about advance planning and answer important questions that you have about the process.

Date(s): 
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Advance Planning

The second in a four-part, free lecture series focused on palliative care, preparing for end-of-life decisions and achieving closure.  In this session Jonathan Hilary Kramer, will review of the process of planning ahead with documents such as advance directives and medical powers of attorney so that patients can participate in end-of-life decisions.

Date(s): 
Monday, October 8, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

What to Ask the Doctor

The first in a four-part, free lecture series focused on palliative care, preparing for end-of-life decisions and achieving closure.  In this first session Randy Hebert, MD, will discuss important questions to ask your doctors after you have received a serious diagnosis.

This lecture series sponsored by Jefferson Regional Medical Center's Palliative Care department and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation.  Attendees will receive planning materials and are encouraged to attend this session with their families.

Date(s): 
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

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