A couple of weeks ago, we wrote about the fact that dental hygiene is often overlooked or neglected in nursing homes. As the population of elderly Americans increases, nursing homes in Pennsylvania and across the nation find themselves with inadequately sized staffs. As such, important care gets neglected. Unfortunately, neglect is not the only problem […]
Sexual abuse of children is an issue that is hard to think about and even harder to discuss. The children who become victims of this vile and inexcusable crime may be affected by it for decades without even consciously remembering that it happened. The trauma may be so intense that they repress the memory of […]
A Pennsylvania man lost his life on Oct. 9 in the accidental collapse of a church in Luzerne County. Holy Name-St. Mary’s Church was in the process of being torn down when tragedy struck. Neighbors and former parishioners were on hand to watch the demolition’s progress when, suddenly, the building began to teeter on its […]
A Pittsburgh-area man was killed Friday, Aug. 30, in an accident involving a riding mower. The accident, which occurred in Lawrence County around 6 p.m., was reported when someone called 911 after an individual flipped over on his mower. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene. An accident such as this may result […]
Life expectancy in the U.S. has gone up significantly over the past century. While this is a positive change overall, it has also created problems for families and healthcare facilities alike. Specifically, more elderly adults must now be put into nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Many of these patients are suffering from dementia and other […]
It has been more than a year since disgraced Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky was convicted on 45 criminal counts of sexually abusing dozens of young boys. He will effectively spend the rest of his life in prison. And while the story has largely faded from national headlines, a criminal conviction alone does not begin […]
A Pennsylvania family has filed a wrongful death claim against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease at Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs’ facilities. Their father was the first veteran to die in the outbreak, and the family is asking for a total of $10 million with $5 million for […]
Student sexual abuse is an uncomfortable topic to discuss or address, but silence and inaction only allow the behavior to continue. While it didn’t occur here in Philadelphia, one recent case shows that schools and school districts that fail to respond to reports of student sexual abuse will almost certainly be held liable later on. Three young […]
Patients in hospitals in Pennsylvania and around the nation may have cause to be concerned about their potential risk of infection. According to statements from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), medical professionals have not always followed recommended procedures regarding the safe use of syringes […]
Although prohibition in America was ultimately a failed experiment, there is a reason that so many people joined the temperance movement and demanded that alcohol be outlawed. Alcohol can cause a lot of personal and public problems, especially when abused. According to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the […]