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Cleveland Clinic Completes Youngstown Orthopaedic Takeover, Adds Surgery Center Venture

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Cleveland Clinic has completed its acquisition of Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, folding the Mahoning Valley practice’s three outpatient locations, more than 100 staff members and a Poland surgery center into the Clinic’s network, the health system announced in a news release on Wednesday, November 11. The deal, which took effect November 1, brings […]

Youngstown, OH · 4d

WYTV

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UPMC committed to serving Shenango Valley after Sharon Regional closure

UPMC says it's committed to providing care across Mercer and Lawrence counties and plans to keep investing in local services, following the closure of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mercer County, PA · 3d

WTRF- 7News

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Northwood Health Systems adds new psychiatrist to their staff in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Northwood Health Systems welcomed a new adult and geriatric psychiatrist to their staff. Northwood Health Systems is a nonprofit behavioral health center for residents of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county. After running a private practice in North Carolina the past six years, Dr. Todd Derreberry decided that he wanted […]

Wheeling, WV · 2d

USA TODAY

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Medicaid recipients face new renewal requirements beginning in 2027

Allegheny County officials are launching a communitywide campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage as new federal eligibility requirements take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The changes, enacted under the federal Big Beautiful Bill Act, will require many Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage every six months and answer additional questions on lengthy renewal forms. County officials and health care providers say the outreach effort is intended to prevent eligible residents from losing coverage because they miss deadlines or struggle to navigate the renewal process. “Too many people risk losing health coverage even if they are working or eligible for exemptions simply because they are unaware of new requirements or don’t know where to turn for help,” County Executive Sara Innamorato said. Organizations across the county team up The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is partnering with health care providers and community organizations to offer training, public information sessions, text reminders and online advertising. Through a partnership with the UPMC Neighborhood Outreach Center, grassroots organizations will receive training to help residents navigate Pennsylvania’s online Medicaid system . Community office hours also will provide hands-on assistance. A series of town halls will give residents opportunities to ask questions and learn about

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

WTRF

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Zambito Family Dentistry offers complimentary dental work around Veterans Day

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – For over a decade, one family dentistry practice has been giving back to the community on Veterans Day. Starting in 2015, Dr. Chris Zambito says Zambito Family Dentistry began hosting a complimentary day for veterans, where they offer free services including extractions, fillings and even root canals.

Ohio County, WV · 2d

WFMJ.com

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Expand Health expands clinical offerings for Mahoning Valley veterans

YOUNGSTOWN - Expand Health at Home Hospice announced the expansion of its clinical offerings to veterans in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties. Expand Health already delivers at-home skilled nursing and physical therapy to veterans in the Mahoning Valley. This expansion introduces dedicated hospice services to support veterans through every stage...

Mahoning County, OH · 1d

wyso.org

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Northeast Ohio developmental disabilities boards weigh next steps after 2026 levy failures

Voters in three Northeast Ohio counties said no to new funding for their boards of developmental disabilities last week, as Ohioans continue to express frustrations with rising property taxes. At the same time, the cost of care county boards are required by law to provide has risen dramatically since 2020,...

Mahoning County, OH · 2d

WTOV 9

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New psychiatrist now accepting patients at Northwood Health Systems in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. — Northwood Health Systems in Wheeling is expanding its psychiatric care with the addition of a new doctor. Dr. Todd Derreberry is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist who will offer comprehensive mental health care to adults 18 and older. “We offer a range of services here...

Wheeling, WV · 3d

WTRF- 7News

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Wheeling announces six-day closure on Chapline Street for WVU Medicine Cancer Center water tap installation

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — Part of Chapline Street will close for six days while crews install a water tap for the WVU Medicine Cancer Center site. Chapline Street will be closed between 20th and 22nd streets from Friday, Nov. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 18. Drivers will still have access to the Wheeling Police Department and […]

Wheeling, WV · 3d

wajr.com

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West Virginia Rural Health Association recognizes healthcare professionals, city officials as part of annual conference

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...

West Virginia · 3d

WTOV 9

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NEWS9 Special Assignment: Local clinics brace for 2027 Medicaid cuts

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — With major Medicaid changes set to take effect in 2027, local clinics in the Ohio Valley are preparing for what they expect could be a surge in patients who lose coverage or struggle to meet new eligibility requirements. Amy Springer, a Toronto native, said she...

Steubenville, OH · 2d

wesanews.org

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Public sounds off on U.S. Steel’s proposed hot strip mill in Braddock

The Allegheny County Health Department heard from the public on U.S. Steel’s proposed permit for a new hot strip mill at its plant in Braddock. The company, which was purchased by Nippon Steel of Japan last year, has proposed putting in a new hot strip mill at its Edgar Thomson plant. A hot strip mill presses steel slabs into coils of flat steel used to manufacture cars and appliances.

Braddock, PA · 4d

connect-bridgeport.com

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Bonnie’s Buses to Offer Mammograms in Glenville and Pennsboro

Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Gilmer, Kanawha, Pleasants, and Ritchie counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Buses will be at:. Gilmer County Health Department in Glenville from 8 a.m....

Glenville, WV · 4d

WTOV 9

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WVU Medicine takes over Healthy Minds Kids pediatric facility in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. — After years of ownership changes, a pediatric mental health facility in Wheeling is now operating under WVU Medicine, with leaders saying the transition strengthens care for children across the Ohio Valley. WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital officially cut the ribbon on the “Healthy Minds Kids” facility in...

Wheeling, WV · 6d

WBOY 12 News

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Star City cuts ribbon on income-based facility for adults with disabilities

A new living facility offering people with disabilities the chance to live independently officially cut its ribbon Tuesday morning.

Star City, WV · 4d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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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 · 10d

CBS Pittsburgh

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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 · 9d

WKBN

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Allegheny Health Network hosting Cancer Screening Clinic

Allegheny County, PA · 8d

WDTV

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Majestic Care breaks ground on $17M nursing home in Fairmont

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Fairmont nursing home that has served the community for years is getting a replacement. Majestic Care broke ground Wednesday on a new 100-bed nursing community, and the company says families won’t pay more for care. The project costs $17 million, CEO Paul Pruitt said....

Fairmont, WV · 11d

WBOY 12 News

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new nursing community in Fairmont

Pruitt says the skilled nursing community will create many new job opportunities since it will more than double the capacity of the old one.

Fairmont, WV · 10d