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Health systems, public comment on WHS-UPMC merger …

WEBRepresentatives of Washington Health System and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) delivered an explanation of a proposed merger …

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Public hearing set for Washington Health System and …

WEBThe public will have an opportunity Thursday to weigh in on the pending merger between Washington Health System and University of Pittsburgh Medical …

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Washington mayor pledges support of WHS, UPMC merger

WEBWashington Mayor JoJo Burgess has thrown his support behind the proposed merger of the Washington Health System and University of Pittsburgh Medical …

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Is the doctor In

WEBThe United States is facing a shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs), which is forecast to grow worse in the future. The Association of American Medical …

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Merger of Washington Health System and UPMC leads …

WEBThe systems signed a non-binding letter of intent, subject to regulatory approval, to integrate WHS into UPMC. The merger, if approved, will combine …

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Washington Health System/UPMC merger will benefit …

WEBWashington Health System now proposes an affiliation with UPMC, which will secure health care services for Washington County residents for years to come and …

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Report details COVID-19 impacts on hospitals, …

WEBPennsylvania hospitals lost $8.1 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the course of the pandemic, 11% of hospital patients who contracted the virus died, …

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Wesley Health Center offers free healthcare to everyone

WEBThis year, the mission started by Wesley United Methodist Church, Wesley Health Center, is celebrating 30 years of free health care. “Wesley Health Center …

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AHN announces plans to build new Canonsburg Hospital

WEBAllegheny Health Network and Highmark Health announced plans Wednesday to build a new $232 million hospital in Washington County to replace …

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WHS acquisition among topics of annual state of …

WEBThe health of health care kicked off the 12th annual Washington County: State of the Economy event on Thursday morning. And the man approaching the tee – …

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Reschenthaler backs WHS, UPMC merger

WEBThe pending merger between Washington Health System and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has the backing of U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler. …

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Study: Isometrics can help lower blood pressure than other forms …

WEBThe health benefits of exercise are well-known, especially when it comes to better cardiovascular health and lowering blood pressure. Now, new research contends …

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Central Outreach Wellness to celebrate new facility opening

WEBCentral Outreach Wellness Center will mark the completion of its new facility with a ribbon-tying ceremony next week. Central Outreach is a medical clinic with a …

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Former WHS police officer files whistleblower lawsuit against …

WEBA former part-time Washington Hospital police officer filed a federal whistle-blower lawsuit last week claiming the health system terminated him after he brought up …

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Bill proposes mental health days for students

WEBA proposal that recently cleared the House Education Committee would consider mental health days as excused absences for Pennsylvania students. If passed, …

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Area school districts share $5.4 million for safety, mental health

WEBWashington, Greene and Fayette County school districts will receive more than $5.4 million in state grants to support safety measures and mental health services for …

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Full-court press: Local lawmakers urge Shapiro to push proposed …

WEBEditor’s note: Outreach This story was updated April 10 to include a statement from Gov. Shapiro’s office. A contingent of elected officials from Washington …

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Highlands Hospital merging with Penn Highlands Health System

WEBHighlands Hospital is merging with Penn Highlands Healthcare, a health system based in DuBois, Clearfield County. The board of directors for both entities …

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WEBObserver-Reporter Daily News Update. This daily email features the latest news for Washington County, Greene County, and the Mon Valley.

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Washington woman headed to trial in drug delivery resulting in …

WEBA Washington woman accused of selling fentanyl that killed a man will head to trial. Amber Joy Elcyzyn, 36, appeared before District Judge Kelly Stewart at the …

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Post-meal walk helps lower blood sugar

WEBHow much time do you spend sitting each day? Getting up and moving may be the key to keeping blood sugar level low, and taking even a short walk soon after …

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North Strabane approves conditional use for proposed housing …

WEBNorth Strabane supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the conditional use application for a 41-home development along Peters Lake in North Strabane …

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Chartiers Township woman charged in fatal I-79 crash

WEBState police filed charges Monday against a Chartiers Township woman in connection with last year’s crash that killed a New York man and accused her of having …

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