Penn Hills Service Association

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

What Is It Really Like to Stay at a Psychiatric Hospital?

Most of us have very specific, vivid ideas about what staying in a psychiatric hospital looks like. These ideas have likely been shaped by Hollywood or sensationalist news stories. Because how often

Should We Bring Back Public Psychiatric Hospitals?

What a panel of experts recently said about the issue

State freezes admission to psychiatric hospitals for patients who are not in the criminal justice...

"So, essentially, in order to get mental inpatient mental health services, you have to commit a crime.”

When I was 15, a psychiatric hospital nearly ruined my life. This advice saved me.

By the time I left the hospital, I was the scattered wreckage of a teenager.

Study explores rate of antipsychotic polypharmacy among patients discharged from psychiatric...

In recent years, measures have been introduced to reduce the rate of "antipsychotic polypharmacy"—taking more than one antipsychotic drug—among patients with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses.

Just a Technician, or the Pride of Veterinary Medicine?

It is important that technicians not only respect and take pride in their work, but also promote their integral role as members of the veterinary team. 

The Surprising History of Veterinary Medicine

And the "dangerous" woman who played a vital role.

Find a Surgical Hospital With OakBend Medical Center

OakBend Medical Center’s Surgical Services team is committed to providing surgical care to patients and their families in a comfortable and compassionate setting.

How one medical center fought off an emerging infectious disease threat

A rapid response centered on quick identification enabled OU Medical Center to successfully contain a deadly infectious drug-resistant threat.

The Surprising History of Veterinary Medicine for Dogs and Cats

The role of a 'dangerous' woman in establishing small animal practice in the veterinary profession.

When Caring Hurts: Dealing with Depression in Veterinary Medicine

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States and is strikingly prevalent in the veterinary community. Get tips on how to differentiate depression from burnout and how to find help for yourself or your coworkers.

Dr. Maro: How to get a job and develop a career in veterinary medicine

Demand is high for those looking for career in veterinary services.