Hospice Care in Johnstown, PA - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Conemaugh Regional Hospice
Medicare Approved
Location: 315 Locust Street, Suite 5e, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901
Phone: (814) 534-6100

Aseracare Hospice
Medicare Approved
Location: 100 Ctc Drive Suite 110, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15904
Phone: (814) 941-2900

Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care
Medicare Approved
Location: 322 Warren Street Suite 270, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15905
Phone: (814) 262-8305

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Walnut-containing diet could reduce risk of breast cancer

The risk of breast cancer dropped significantly in mice when their regular diet included a modest amount of walnut, Marshall University researchers report in the journal Nutrition and Cancer.

Deactivation of CRTC1 protein increases lifespan

Substantial evidence suggests that lifespan is increased if an organism restricts its daily calorie intake, a spartan regime that some say works by just making life seem longer. A team of scientists from the Salk Institute of Biological Studies has discovered a molecular switch flipped by hunger that could not only make longevity more appetizing but identify drug targets for patients with aging-related diseases such as type II diabetes or cancer.

Link between mood and food

People feeling sad tend to eat more of less-healthy comfort foods than when they feel happy, finds a new study co-authored by a Cornell food marketing expert. However, when nutritional information is available, those same sad people curb their hedonistic consumption. But happier people don't.

Pesticide bans can be effective way to reduce suicides than secure storage

Global policies on access to highly hazardous pesticides – commonly ingested in acts of self-poisoning and suicide in rural Asia – should focus on national bans, rather than safe storage, according to two studies in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals.

At summit, AU leaders discuss funding challenges for maternal, child health

African leaders focused on the theme of the 15th African Union (AU) Summit on Sunday: maternal and infant mortality on the continent, PANA/Afrique en ligne reports (7/26).

Hospice Care

Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.