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Chaos In Magee ICU As Nurses Hurt, Sparking New Pittsburgh Safety Uproar
What started as a routine Friday in the adult intensive care unit at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Oakland turned into a scene that nurses later described as chaotic, as a patient injured several staff members inside the unit. Multiple workers in the ICU needed medical attention while security and clinical teams rushed in, and the episode has once again sharpened public focus on workplace violence and staffing at the bedside in Pittsburgh hospitals.
WTRF- 7News
Weirton healthcare provider named in national fraud investigation that resulted in 455 people being charged
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Two West Virginia healthcare providers have agreed to pay nearly $491,000 to settle allegations tied to Medicare and Medicaid fraud as part of a nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown, federal officials announced. U.S. Attorney Matthew Harvey announced the settlements Monday as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2026 National Health Care […]
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The Silence Is Soon to End in Center Wheeling
Construction of St. Joseph’s Cancer Complex Beginning this Summer. Construction instead of demolition. Growth rather than decline. New, not old. That’s what is expected in Center Wheeling once the $122 million WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph Regional Cancer Complex is under construction later this year, and the hope is there will be a renewed vibe buzzing around new retail and housing once the center is completed in the late summer of 2028.
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AGH Opens $19M Cardiac Lab at Mario Lemieux Center
Allegheny General Hospital’s Mario Lemieux Center for Heart Rhythm Care on the North Side has wrapped a $19 million expansion that brings a new dedicated cardiac catheterization lab and upgraded electrophysiology equipment under its roof. The project is built to boost procedural capacity and put newer ablation tools within reach for patients who need advanced treatment for heart rhythm problems.
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WVU Medicine’s J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital opens Lung Nodule Clinic to speed up diagnosis and provide early treatment for patients
Morgantown, WV (WOAY) Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, often because it is diagnosed too late. To help improve early detection, WVU Medicine’s J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital has opened a new Lung Nodule Clinic designed to speed up diagnosis and treatment for patients with suspicious lung nodules or masses.
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WVU health care AI researcher wins prestigious NSF CAREER award
A West Virginia University researcher who studies health care providers’ trust in artificial intelligence has been named a Faculty Early Career Development award winner by the National Science Foundation. Avishek Choudhury, an assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering within the WVU Benjamin M. Statler...
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WVU Medicine, IHS ink definitive agreement to merge
WVU Medicine and Independence Health System have reached a definitive agreement that will lead to the acquisition of IHS by the Morgantown-based health system, both organizations announced Tuesday. The deal is expected to be finalized by early October. "This moment marks an important step toward IHS joining our organizations," WVU...
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WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education announced for Wheeling Campus
OHIO COUNTY, W. Va (WTRF) – In efforts to address the need for nurses in the region, WVU Medicine and Wheeling Hospital will soon open the Center for Nursing Education (CNE) campus to come to Wheeling. Morgantown and Martinsburg are already home to two WVU Medicine CNE campuses. The new Wheeling facility will be about […]
WTRF
Sewage backup into basements in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – After seeing several complaints on social media about sewage backups along Duquesne Avenue in Wheeling, 7News started asking questions about what was being done. Residents who spoke with us off camera say some homes along the street have been experiencing sewage backups during heavy rain,...
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Treatment plant restores water quality in Deckers Creek after decades of pollution
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) showcased a treatment plant Monday that is helping restore water quality in Deckers Creek. For decades, the abandoned Richard Mine in Morgantown had been severely polluting water in Deckers Creek, which runs through Morgantown and into Preston County.
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Makenna Rollyson is UHC May 2026 iCARE Recipient
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center(UHC) is excited to announce that this month’s iCARE Award was presented to Makenna Rollyson, CNA, for being recognized by patients/families for exceeding expectations and motivating others to emulate her following attributes:. C=Connect with Patients. A=Anticipate Needs. R=Respond with Kindness. E=Exceed expectations. Makenna was awarded...
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UPMC Children’s Hospital expands pediatric rehab by adding therapy centers
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh began integrating two therapy centers in Washington County into its rehabilitation network this week, expanding access to pediatric specialty care in the region. Starting on Monday, the Washington and McMurray therapy centers began operating as part of UPMC Children’s Rehabilitation Therapies, bringing additional clinical...
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UHC's Nikki Vandruff is Among DAISY Award Winners
Nikki Vandruff, RN, 6 North, was one of two nurses at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center who recently received the prestigious DAISY Award for their compassion, clinical excellence, and dedication to patient care. Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen based on specific...