Lucas James relies on others to be vaccinated because, for now, he can’t be. Source: The Tribune-Review
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Independence hospital staffers 'trying to piece everything together' in aftermath of merger announcement
By lowber on November 21, 2025
Butler Memorial Hospital staffer Tara Erskine is ready for change. Source: The Tribune-Review
Independence Health announces merger with WVU Health System
By lowber on November 19, 2025
Independence Health System — with hospitals in Greensburg, Latrobe and Mt. Pleasant — announced Wednesday that it will join West Virginia University Health System beginning…
From diagnosis to dumbbells: How weightlifting is helping cancer patients
By lowber on August 31, 2025
Breast cancer couldn’t stop Dianne Miller from becoming the strongest she has ever been. In fact, the devastating disease is what drove her to pump…
West Nile, Jamestown Canyon viruses found in Westmoreland mosquitoes; Lyme risk high
By lowber on July 30, 2025
Westmoreland Conservation District is urging residents to take precautions against tick and mosquito bites as samples of the pests collected in the county have tested…
Greensburg woman appointed to leadership role at Independence Health
By lowber on July 23, 2025
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Kovacik Eicher always wanted to work close to her hometown. Source: The Tribune-Review
AI opens new worlds for the blind
By lowber on July 13, 2025
When Chris Donahue opens the door to let his dog out, he is unable to see where the animal runs. Source: The Tribune-Review
Safe to splash? State parks, watershed associations monitor rivers for E. coli contamination
By lowber on July 11, 2025
When it rains, it pours E. coli. Source: The Tribune-Review
At UPMC's Stroke Camp, survivors build their skills and strut their stuff
By lowber on June 8, 2025
After getting a little help with his footing, Jay Perino used his legs to push his body up the rock wall, reaching for the closest…
Lawmakers confront crisis in senior care funding
By lowber on May 29, 2025
Licensed practical nurse Carol Marol has been working at Westmoreland Manor for about 28 years, and laments that the quality of care at the nursing…