Five Pennsylvania hospitals join West Virginia University Health System

The West Virginia University Health System now includes five Pennsylvania hospitals. Butler Memorial Hospital, Clarion Hospital, Frick Hospital, Latrobe Hospital, and Westmoreland Hospital, as well as affiliated physician practices and outpatient facilities, moved from their previous operator Independence Health System to WVU Medicine on Thursday, Oct. 1. “This marks an...

WVU Health System Officially Takes Over Operations at BMH

Butler Memorial Hospital is now officially a part of the West Virginia University Health System. The announcement was made this morning that the hospital and all of its affiliates will now be operating under the WVU Medicine brand immediately. This is the final part of the process that saw Independence...

Measles Cases Continue to Rise Across Pennsylvania; Erie County Remains at Zero

Pennsylvania is reporting another increase in measles cases, according to the state Department of Health dashboard. While Erie and Crawford counties continue to report zero measles cases, several nearby counties have reported infections. Mercer County has 20 cases, Warren County has eight, and Venango County has one. The state is also reporting five deaths associated with the current measles outbreak.

Erie County DOH unveils new kiosk expanding prevention, first aid

The Erie County Department of Health has opened a new community health kiosk aimed at expanding access to overdose prevention and safety supplies. The kiosk will offer items including Narcan, first aid and hygiene kits, along with a secure container for used needles. Health officials said it will operate 24 hours a day, providing a […]

New Expanded Out-Patient Clinic

Pennie Open Enrollment Approaching for PA Residents

Tidioute, PA - As the fall health insurance enrollment period approaches, local Pennie representatives are reminding residents that understanding where to go for coverage can be just as important as understanding the coverage itself. Jennifer Reese, a Pennie-certified assister based out of Tidioute, said one of the most common challenges...

UPMC Hamot Earns Third Magnet® for Nursing Excellence

UPMC Hamot has earned its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program®, a distinction that recognizes excellence in nursing practice and patient care. The achievement reflects the hospital's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care through skilled nursing, collaboration among healthcare teams, and...

VA Announces Expanded Ashtabula County Outpatient Clinic

Veterans in Ashtabula County will soon have access to a larger, more convenient health care facility as the VA Erie Health Care System moves forward with plans for a new outpatient clinic designed to enhance services and improve the patient experience. The new leased facility will be located on Eureka...

Construction Begins on New UPMC Specialty Care Destination, Expanding Access to Advanced Health Services for UPMC Patients in Butler County

Construction is underway on a new UPMC specialty care destination at Clearview Mall, bringing more advanced services closer to home for Butler County residents who already rely on UPMC for many of their health care needs. Expected to open in early 2027, the new complex represents the next phase of...

AHN Saint Vincent Celebrates Advanced Practice Providers Week

Healthcare professionals at AHN Saint Vincent were recognized this week as part of Advanced Practice Providers Week, an annual observance that highlights the work of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advanced practice providers who play a vital role in patient care. Staff gathered inside the McGarvey Learning Center on...

Latest Covid-19 Information in Erie County

COVID-19 Creeping Up Again? Erie County Health Officials Explain the Latest Trends and Vaccine Guidance. COVID-19 infections are rising in 27 states, with Erie County experiencing a summer surge that appears to be declining, while the typical winter surge is anticipated in late November through the colder months. The updated 2026-27 vaccine targets the currently circulating XFG variant.

Free Health Screenings and Resources Coming to Erie

A variety of free health services and community resources will be available to Erie residents during the upcoming Community Health Clinic and Resource Fair at the Erie Center for Arts & Technology. The event is scheduled for September 24, at the Erie Center for Arts & Technology, located at 650...

Independence Health System Recognized For Employee Wellbeing

Independence Health System has received recognition for prioritizing employee wellbeing. According to Healthiest Employers, a nationally recognized awards program, IHS earned the number three overall ranking for Delaware and Pennsylvania. The list is based on a comprehensive approach to workforce wellness, including programs that support physical, mental and emotional health,...

Over Two Dozen Warren General Hospital, Warren Medical Group Providers Issue Statement Supporting AAP Vaccine Recommendations

WARREN, Pa. – More than two dozen Warren County medical providers issued a joint statement on Friday giving their support to the American Academy of Pediatrics vaccine recommendations. “In recent months, there has been much publicity and controversy regarding vaccines, vaccine schedules, and vaccine safety,” the statement reads. “As...

‘I’ll just have to go further’: Patients brace for longer commutes as Geneva Cancer Center closes

GENEVA, Ohio (WOIO) - A local cancer care center is preparing to close its doors, and nurses and patients are pushing back to try and stop it. The Seidman Cancer Center at University Hospitals (UH) in Geneva will officially close on November 13. When it closes, patients will have to...

Massive data center proposed in Forward Township

Construction of a million square-foot data center with a wastewater treatment facility, power station and an office building is being proposed on two lots totaling 274 acres in Forward Township. County planning officials said the proposed Misty Hollow Energy and Data Campus includes a million-square-foot data center building, an 80,000-square-foot...

AHN launches paramedic response units carrying blood for emergency situations

Allegheny Health Network has launched a new program across five of its eight Paramedic Response Units in Belle Vernon, Tarentum, Monroeville, Wexford and northern Butler County, each of which now hosts an additional vehicle to be manned by a paramedic specially trained to administer blood products to critically injured and ill patients on scene during high-priority calls. The vehicles carry universal donor Type O blood products in temperature-monitored refrigeration units. (Courtesy of AHN)

New West Sub owners, Insight Health Systems, struggle with reopening hospitals in Ohio

Insight Health Systems, originally founded in Flint, Michigan, recently took over ownership and operation of West Suburban Medical Center, sharing its intentions to rehabilitate and reopen the struggling hospital. However, this is not its first time taking over a failing medical provider, and those are yet to successfully reopen. In...

Hometown Pharmacy opens new location

The pharmacy had to find a new location to provide services in after moving out of the former Sparkle Market on Western Reserve when it closed.

VA Holds Free Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic for Veterans

The change in temperatures could signal the start of cold and flu season, and area veterans got an early layer of protection. Veterans got their first chance to get their flu shot at a drive-thru clinic held at the VA Medical Center on Saturday morning. Stacy Fritts, Primary Care Manager...