http://pamedsoc.com/AudienceNavigation/PatientsFamilies.aspxGet the latest stories of interest to patients and families from the Pennsylvania Medical Society.Copyright 2008en-usFri, 29 Aug 2008 21:47:34 GMT1http://pamedsoc.com/AudienceNavigation/PatientsFamilies/Smokingban.aspxSmoking will no longer be allowed in most public and work places in Pennsylvania beginning Sept. 11.Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:01:10 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/AudienceNavigation/PatientsFamilies/Hospitalcompare.aspxPatients can find quality of care information for many of the nation's hospitals on Hospital Compare. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:13:24 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/AudienceNavigation/PatientsFamilies/ICE.aspxThe state Senate has adopted a resolution encouraging Pennsylvania residents to store an emergency contact number in their cell phones.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:20:27 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/AudienceNavigation/PatientsFamilies/GoodMedicine_1.aspxWelcome to "Good Medicine for Pennsylvania" featuring Peter Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and his member colleagues sharing general medical information to help you live healthier.Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:50:45 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/AudienceNavigation/PatientsFamilies/Hypertensionpoll.aspxNearly 73 percent of Pennsylvania adults said they only have their blood pressure checked when they visit their doctor, demonstrating why regular physicals and doctor visits are so important. Tue, 06 May 2008 09:57:33 GMThttp://www.myfamilywellness.org/MainMenuCategories/YouYourPhysician/YourHealthToolkit/MedicalRecords.aspxVisit our My Family Health and Wellness website for a guide to how much you can be charged for medical records copying fees.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:30:02 GMThttp://pamedsoc.com/AudienceNavigation/PatientsFamilies/Decideforyourself.aspxThis 12-page brochure answers your patients' frequently asked questions about end-of-life and other health care planning. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:02:03 GMT