Public safety and health matters within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are the focus of this category. Sites listed here include those whose topics are of statewide significance and relating to police, fire, emergency medical services, hospitals, clinics, or other medical issues.
Recommended Resources
Easy Does It, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in recovery, including housing, food, education, etc.
http://www.easydoesitinc.org/
The Gateway Rehabilitation Center offers both inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation in the Aliquippa area of Pennsylvania.
http://www.gatewayrehab.org/
A national home care company specializing in referring professional caregivers to assist people with disabilities in Pennsylvania.
http://www.griswoldhomecare.com/
Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology
Specializes in the health and disease of the digestive system. Includes patient and physician resources, diet index, endoscopy information, diseases and medications sections.
http://www.gicare.com
Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis Inc.
PACFI, Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational information for those interested in Cystic Fibrosis.
http://www.pacfi.org
Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute
PFESI is an association of emergency service organizations, emergency responders, industry, and elected officials. Its purpose is to research, exchange information, and develop relationships among constituents about the issues affecting emergency services in Pennsylvania. Information is provided on a variety of topics, including legislation, programs, projects, retention, and recruiting.
http://www.pfesi.org/
Hospitals in Pennsylvania are listed here, by name, city, and county. A profile for each listed facility is available for each, including a link to the hospital's web site, when available.
http://www.pa-hospitals.com/
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
POTA is a non-profit organization promoting excellence in education and research in the field of occupational therapy in the state of Pennsylvania. Offers membership information along with their mission statement and by-laws as well as events and districts.
http://www.pota.org/
This site represents a career center for the Pennsylvania State Police. The requirements for becoming a state trooper are provided, along with information about the training required, profiles of law enforcement officers who have made this a career, and an online application.
http://www.patrooper.com/
Licensed as a healthcare agency in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the company employs carefully screened caregivers to provide in-home non-medical care for seniors and others who are unable to properly care for themselves following an illness or injury, including accompanying clients on brief excursions, providing pet care, and even doing laundry. Its in-home, senior, and recovery home care services are outlined, and career opportunities are published on the site.
https://premierpersonalcare.com/
The Stuttering Center is a non-profit organization which provides information about the center and its programs for children and adults who stutter.
http://www.stutteringcenter.org/
Provides health care services in western Pennsylvania and nearby regions. Includes hospitals and facilities directory, service index, physician finder, visiting information, and health information and resources.
http://www.upmc.com
