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Independence Health: Hospitals post positive operating revenue but health system losses remain

By lowber on December 18, 2023

Independence Health System’s five hospitals posted positive operating revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, hospital officials said Monday, even as the former Butler…

'Hospice is more about living better,' transitional care director says of misunderstood program

By lowber on December 11, 2023

A few days remain before Robert Patterson will mark his 97th birthday, on the day after Christmas. Source: The Tribune-Review

Pittsburgh-based stroke study brings improvements for Hempfield man and hope for a better future

By lowber on November 19, 2023

Alex “Mike” Signorini had just methodically returned a drill bit to its case, and he couldn’t wait to text his doctor with the news. …

Butler Health System losses nearly doubled in 2023, according to financial statements

By lowber on November 9, 2023

Butler Health System’s losses almost doubled in the fiscal year ending June 30, according to newly released financial documents. Source: The Tribune-Review

Unsustainable funding model, shrinking workforce leave ambulance services in critical condition

By lowber on October 8, 2023

Emergency medical services across Western Pennsylvania have found themselves on life support, despite being in the business of saving lives. Source: The Tribune-Review

Children's mental health event at Latrobe Hospital focuses on caring for youth in time of need

By lowber on September 29, 2023

Amidst rising mental health concerns for Pennsylvania youths, Independence Health System is bringing back an annual children’s mental health education event for therapists and other…

Seton Hill, Westmoreland County Community College form nursing partnership

By lowber on August 17, 2023

Westmoreland County Community College nursing students receiving registered-nurse degrees can pursue a bachelor’s degree at Seton Hill University, as part of a newly announced partnership.…

Law says Pa. autopsy reports should be public. Why aren't they?

By lowber on July 16, 2023

From coast to coast, officials have tried to block Terence Keel from getting autopsy reports as he studies jail and police-custody deaths. Source: The…

Independence Health System lays off 53 employees

By lowber on June 29, 2023

Independence Health System laid off 53 employees this week, bringing the total number of positions eliminated this year to 226. Source: The Tribune-Review

North Huntingdon woman battles 2 autoimmune diseases

By lowber on May 30, 2023

After finding the correct combination of diet, exercise and holistic medicine, Cara Zanella found a way to live with the rheumatoid arthritis that affected her…

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