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WVU Medicine Announces New Doctor Hire
A new doctor will join local medical facilities as part of WVU Medicine. Dr. Robert McHugh is the newest board-certified family medicine member of Butler Memorial Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Temple University before completing a family medicine residency at Allegheny Health Network’s Forbes Hospital. During his...
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WVU Medicine WMC opens pulmonary and sleep center
WEIRTON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center marked the grand opening of its new Center for Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine on Wednesday, expanding access to lung cancer screenings in a region doctors say faces elevated risks for serious lung conditions. The center is located on the fifth floor...
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New health care service hub officially opens at Peak Health headquarters
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A new central service hub for medical services provided within the Morgantown area has officially opened as part of a partnership with Peak Health and WVU Medicine. The Morgantown Area Partnership hosted an open house with officials with WVU Medicine and Peak Health in attendance on...
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UPMC takes ownership of Dennison hospital
Officials with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center formally marked the affiliation of the hospital in Dennison with the Pennsylvania health care provider during a flag raising ceremony Oct. 8. The hospital is now known as UPMC Twin City. UPMC signed a definitive agreement May 4 to transfer ownership of...
The Alliance Review
SRMC nurse technician nets 2nd TULIP Award
Salem Regional Medical Center has recognized a nurse technician as its second TULIP Award winner. Kaitlyn Buffone was honored after a nomination from a co-worker. The TULIP Award was established to acknowledge and celebrate SRMC team members who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and service. The award considers those who have made a “thoughtful, unforgettable, lasting impact on patient care.” Buffone works under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with daily patient care and helping maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients. “Kaitlyn is one of the most compassionate, dedicated and hard-working nurse techs I have had the privilege of working alongside,” the employee’s nomination reads. “She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every patient in her care feels safe, respected and supported during some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. I am incredibly grateful to work with someone who exemplifies the values of teamwork, empathy and excellence in patient care.” Buffone was one of 11 SRMC staff members nominated for this quarter’s award by patients, their families or co-workers. “We are very proud to honor Kaitlyn as our second TULIP Award winner,” added Jackie Boyle, SRMC’s vice president of human resources. “Her
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Pennsylvania woman’s health care fraud scam caused CT Medicaid to lose $1.3 million
Jacqueline Pelphrey pleaded guilty to health care fraud in Hartford federal court, admitting to causing over $1.2 million in losses to Medicaid and other health insurance plans. A woman who used to live in Connecticut returned to the state Tuesday to appear in Hartford federal court, where she admitted to...
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AHN Cardiology Department at Allegheny General Hospital Launches Clinical Trial Investigating New Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
(Pittsburgh, PA) Cardiovascular disease specialists at Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Allegheny General Hospital have recently become the first in the region to join a clinical trial which evaluates a new medical therapy for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH is a form of high blood pressure in...
Chillicothe Gazette
Adena approves governance changes for five-hospital system
Adena Health plans to launch a new governance structure that includes a system-level Board of Directors and five local advisory boards as the regional health system continues to expand across southern Ohio. The move was approved unanimously by Adena's Board of Trustees and corporate member churches, according to a community announcement. Leaders said the change is intended to strengthen oversight across the health system while preserving local representation at each hospital. Adena's new Board of Directors will oversee strategy and governance for the entire organization. Five local advisory boards will support individual hospitals, including existing boards for Adena Fayette Medical Center, Adena Greenfield Medical Center, Adena Pike Medical Center and Adena Fairfield Medical Center, along with a new board for Adena Regional Medical Center. “As a Board of Trustees, one of our most important responsibilities is making sure Adena has the governance structure it needs to fulfill its mission and serve our communities for generations to come,” said Bob French, Adena Board of Trustees chair. The system-level board will include up to 17 members. Representation will come from Adena's corporate member churches and at-large members selected for their experience and expertise. Two representatives from Adena Fairfield Medical Center also will
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Jury rules in favor of Marshall in University of Pittsburgh lawsuit over PITT not traveling to play them during COVID lockdown
Previous Video Coverage: Jury selection begins in Marshall lawsuit against University of Pittsburgh HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — After a week-long trial by jury, Marshall University’s Board of Governors won a civil lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh on Friday. Marshall University officials confirmed to 13 News that the jury ruled in their favor. The case […]
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UPMC finalizes deal to acquire Ohio hospitals
The health system has closed a transaction with CommonSpirit Health to acquire Trinity Health System in Ohio. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has finalized a deal that brings four more hospitals into the system. UPMC and CommonSpirit Health have completed the transfer of the Trinity Health System, based in Steubenville,...
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WVU Medicine hosts second annual ECMO survivors luncheon
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - WVU Medicine hosted its second annual ECMO survivors luncheon Friday afternoon at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute in Morgantown. The event gave former patients who have had life-threatening heart or breathing problems a chance to reunite with their WVU Medicine caregivers and share their stories.
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In Democratic-led Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh hospital caves to Trump. Trans kids lose care for a decade
Pennsylvania trans rights activists protested the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s agreement to stop providing gender-affirming medical care to patients under 19 for the next decade. About 20 people protested outside UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The protest came after...
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AHN Jefferson Hospital Earns Magnet® with Distinction, Recognizing Highest Level of Nursing Excellence
(Jefferson Hills, PA) Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Jefferson Hospital recently earned Magnet with Distinction™ honors from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which is an elite level of recognition within the Magnet Recognition Program® and a designation that is reserved for the highest-performing Magnet® organizations. This...