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State shuts struggling Western Pa. hospital rescued by Tenor Health, but officials say its NEPA hospitals aren't affected

The closure of a Tenor Health Foundation-owned hospital in Western Pennsylvania does not indicate a threat to the stability of the organization’s three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, officials say. The state’s Department of Health ordered the suspension of all services at Sharon Regional Medical Center in Mercer County as of...

Mercer County, PA · 3d
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Sharon (PA) Regional Moving ER Patients as Hospital Begins Closing Process

SHARON — Sharon Regional Health System’s time as an operating hospital is dwindling. Frank Jannetti, Mercer County director of public safety, told The Herald he was informed the embattled Sharon hospital would close at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The lights at the hospital went out just before 7 p.m.

Sharon, PA · 3d
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Trumbull County’s Only Delivery Unit to Close as Warren Births Move to Boardman

Trumbull County is about to lose its only hospital labor and delivery unit. Mercy Health will end deliveries at St. Joseph Warren Hospital by early December and consolidate all births at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Mahoning County, the health system announced in an Oct. 28 news release shared with Becker’s Hospital Review. For expectant […]

Trumbull County, OH · 3d

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Allegheny County launches campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services joined elected officials and health care providers in Pittsburgh to launch a community-wide campaign helping residents maintain their Medicaid coverage. The initiative aims to assist eligible beneficiaries in navigating new federal requirements. The federal eligibility changes, enacted by Congress under the Big Beautiful...

Allegheny County, PA · 3d
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Employee's experience working under Tenor Health

Employees at Sharon Regional Health System are speaking up after our report earlier this week, asking the hospital owners why their pay is late for at least the fourth time.

Sharon, PA · 11d

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Allegheny Health Network hosting Cancer Screening Clinic

The clinic's goal is to provide access to preventative care for patients with busy weekday schedules.

Grove City, PA · 2d

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New Doctor Joins WVU Medicine in Butler

A new doctor will join local medical facilities as part of WVU Medicine. Dr. Michele Mlakar is the newest board-certified internal medicine member of Butler Memorial Hospital. She attended Gannon University in Erie before completing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following a...

Butler, PA · 1d

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Akron Children's receives $1 million grant for behavioral healthcare in Mahoning Valley

MAHONING VALLEY, Ohio — Akron Children’s Hospital received $1 million to expand behavioral health services for children and adolescents in the Mahoning Valley. The gift, donated by Ed and Chris Muransky, will support the Mahoning Valley Behavioral Health Initiative, a five-year program to improve access to mental healthcare and expand treatment programs across the region.

Akron, OH · 7h

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Allegheny Health Network hosting Cancer Screening Clinic

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

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UPMC Children’s expands in Lawrenceville

The Lawrenceville hospital this week opened a pediatric Express Care clinic on the first floor adjacent to the main lobby.

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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Washington County forming team to help first responders cope with trauma

In the wake of this week's tragedy in Mt. Lebanon, mental health is top of mind, including for first responders.

Washington County, PA · 3d

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Allegheny County officials, nonprofits prepare for major Jan. 1 Medicaid changes

With major changes to the Medicaid program set to take effect soon, a host of Allegheny County and nonprofit officials said they are working hard to ensure as few people as possible lose their health care coverage in the coming months. “We’ve been sounding the alarm for more than a...

Allegheny County, PA · 4d

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Why one positive E. coli sample put a Pittsburgh-area community under a boil-water advisory

A boil-water advisory in Beaver County has residents and schools adjusting. Water researchers explain what E. coli in tap water means and how utilities make it safe.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d

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As Medicaid requirements tighten, Allegheny County plans outreach to prevent loss of coverage

Thousands of Medicaid recipients in Allegheny County will face new hurdles to keep their health insurance next year as stricter reporting requirements are imposed by the federal government. County officials are joining forces with healthcare providers and state lawmakers to help residents navigate the changes. On Thursday, Allegheny County Executive...

Allegheny County, PA · 4d

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Allegheny County launches campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services joined elected officials and health care providers in Pittsburgh to launch a community-wide campaign helping residents maintain their Medicaid coverage.

Allegheny County, PA · 3d

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Center Township E. Coli Scare Pushes Central Valley Schools Online Tuesday

Center Township is under a boil water advisory after a water sample tested positive for E. coli, prompting Central Valley School District to send students home for remote learning Tuesday. The contaminated sample was pulled from the intersection of Old Brodhead Road and Wilhelm Drive on Oct. 28, and officials say nearby testing sites came back clean.

Beaver County, PA · 6d

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4 AHN facilities honored for ambulatory surgery

Four Allegheny Health Network outpatient surgery facilities have been recognized among Pennsylvania’s highest-performing ambulatory surgery centers, according to an AHN news release. The honor comes from Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2027 rankings. AHN’s Monroeville Surgery Center, Westmoreland Outpatient Center, Bethel Park Surgery Center and Wexford...

Pennsylvania · 5d

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Pennsylvania: Deadly Washington County Halloween Smog Sickened 5,000

A Halloween-week disaster killed 20, sickened thousands and helped reshape U.S. air pollution laws.

Washington County, PA · 12d

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UPMC Children’s Hospital Opens Nine-Room Express Care Clinic Near Its Main Lobby

Parents in Pittsburgh now have another option when a child spikes a fever or twists an ankle after the pediatrician's office has closed for the night. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh opened a new Express Care location at its main hospital, giving families a same-day alternative to the emergency room for minor illnesses and injuries during evenings and weekends.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6d

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As Allegheny County's oldest population surges, experts urge action on senior care

Experts on aging from around the region and state gathered in Pittsburgh recently to share recommendations with federal lawmakers about how to improve the quality of life for elders throughout Pennsylvania. U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman convened a congressional hearing to examine the challenges of caring for growing...

Allegheny County, PA · 7d