Dentists face costly equipment to meet safety standards
Dr. Terry Massie of 22 E. Grant St. says complying with OSHA and CDC infection controls costs about 10 000 dollars a year including a dedicated sterilization room. He notes barrier protections and disposable items raise medical costs while treatment remains the same for all patients. He also mentions the AIDS risk and requires universal precautions with all patients.
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Terry E. Massie
E. Grant St
Pennsylvania Dental Association
American Dental Association
Massie
OSHA
Sari plot details emerge in Erie state police case
In Erie, prosecutors outline the arrest and search warrants tied to Sari, with McQuiston named as the initial target for a murder-for-hire. Zak testifies Sari offered $5,000 and a 20 gauge shotgun to kill Behm, later shifting to a 30-30 rifle and seeking dynamite. Evidence includes a confrontation with Behm and repeated contacts with McQuiston, while Acker presents Sari's alternate narrative and notes he later claimed to have called off the plan.
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Erie
McQuiston
Lawrence County
Zak
Sari
Behm
Brenda
Acker
Brenda Behm
Poverty and child welfare in Lawrence County report notes
The study shows 168 of 1000 children ages 17 and younger in Lawrence County live in poverty based on AFDC and state welfare data. It highlights lower crisis and delinquency placements and a better high school dropout rate, while Bucks tops and Philadelphia ranks lowest. the aim is to spur action by officials and private groups.
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State Department of Public Welfare
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Kids Count Partnerships For Children
Bucks County
Philadelphia County
Butler County
Beaver County
Mercer County
Benso
Judge rules Miranda warnings valid in Karenbauer case
Judge Dominick Motto denied the defense motion to suppress statements by Karenbauer. He ruled the suspect was properly advised of Miranda rights and waived them knowingly. Motto refused to change venue due to pretrial publicity. Karnebauer is jailed without bond. Defense attorney Randy Hetrick represents him. prosecutors J. Craig Cox and Thomas W. Minett handle the case.
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Dominick Motto
Karenbauer
Motto
Karnebauer
Randy Hetrick
Fatal spill response in Slippery Rock Township scene
George Johnson reports a fatal incident assisted by six local volunteer fire companies including Slippery Rock Township Princeton Scott Portersville Shenango Taylor and Mahoning plus the state Department of Environmental Protection. No water tables were affected though some spill entered a nearby stream.
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George Johnson
Slippery Rock Township
Frank Jannetti
Princeton
Scott
Portersville
Shenango
Taylor and Mahoning
State Department of Environmental Protection
Jannetti
AIDS Precautions at St Francis and Jameson Hospitals
Hospital infection control committees supervise policies and training at St Francis and Jameson hospitals. Staff wear protective gear for procedures, treat linens as contaminated, and dispose of needles and infectious waste in rigid boxes and red bags before incineration at 1600 degrees.
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St Francis
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Eckenroad
Gibson
Jameson
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