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'One of the lucky ones': A change in how transplant …

WebLocal impacts. At UPMC, 49 of 191 kidney transplants in 2023 involved Black recipients, and at AHN, 22 of 88 such transplants last year were to Black recipients, …

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Allegheny County releases public health plan for next 5 …

WebAs Allegheny County transitions between health directors and is poised to elect a new county executive this year, its Health Department has released a plan that …

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Allegheny County's new vaccine registration system opens

WebThe Allegheny County Health Department’s new vaccine registration system, designed to make registering for an appointment easier, is officially open to the …

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Job demand, good pay spur growth in nursing programs

WebTawnya Panizzi Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:09 p.m. | Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:09 p.m. Chelsey Strickland grew up watching her single mom work long shifts as a …

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Access to mental health care may get boost from change …

WebDozens more professional counselors could be approved for associate licenses soon under a new state law meant to expand mental health care in Pennsylvania. For …

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AGH, nurses strike deal on 3-year contract TribLIVE.com

WebAfter a final 26-hour negotiation meeting, unionized nurses at Allegheny General Hospital struck a deal with hospital management on a new contract. The three …

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Competition ramps up with Allegheny General Hospital's …

WebWestern Pennsylvania’s two health care giants are racing to spend billions on new facilities, renovations and construction. But rivals UPMC and Allegheny Health …

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Franklin Regional set to host public health, wellness fair

WebThe Franklin Regional School District has a health services department. But when district officials began discussing ideas for a health and wellness fair, they decided …

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AHN opens new 'neighborhood' hospital in Harmar

WebA gleaming new “patient-friendly,” micro-hospital was unveiled Wednesday in Harmar by Allegheny Health Network as AHN Harmar Neighborhood Hospital. A ribbon …

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AHN opens new cancer treatment center in Robinson

WebThe Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute has opened a new oncology treatment center in Robinson. AHN Cancer Institute – Robinson replaces AHN’s previous …

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Westmoreland happenings: Plant sales, craft shows, rummage …

WebFundraisers • A spring craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall, 306 St. John Drive, Latrobe. …

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Ligonier Valley students test waters of fly fishing in Trout …

WebJeff Himler Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:01 a.m. | Sunday, April 28, 2024 12:01 a.m. Thirteen-year-old Blake Rensko left behind the confines of his seventh grade …

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Highmark CEO's pay tops $9.47 million in 2022 TribLIVE.com

WebHighmark President David Holmberg took home about $9.47 million in 2022, an increase of 9.6% over his compensation in the previous year, according to financial …

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Excela, Butler health systems announce merger, creating region's …

WebHealth systems in the region Excela Health Employees: 700 physicians, more than 4,800 employees and 797 volunteers Bed count: 578 Number of facilities: Three …

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Highmark seeks to buy Gateway Health; deal looks to add 355K …

WebHighmark Health’s insurance arm looks to grow by more than 350,000 members if state regulators approve a proposed deal to acquire sole ownership of …

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UPMC to lift mask mandate TribLIVE.com

WebHealth care giant UPMC plans to lift its mask mandate this week, after requiring facial coverings in its facilities for the last two months. The requirement for …

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Independence Health addresses losses from 1st year as merged …

WebIndependence Health System continued to lose money as it passed its one-year mark at the end of December 2023, though annual losses have shrunk by almost $9 …

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Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs …

WebPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — On a recent morning at a hospital in the heart of gang territory in Haiti’s capital, a woman began convulsing before her …

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Independence Health: Hospitals post positive operating revenue …

WebIndependence Health System’s five hospitals posted positive operating revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, hospital officials said Monday, even as the …

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Comprehensive Healthcare nursing homes found guilty of fraud, …

WebA federal jury on Monday found two nursing homes guilty of health care fraud but exonerated all five of their executives charged in the scheme. The mixed …

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Excela launches expanded cardiology services with new team of

WebWhen nearly 100 patients left Excela Health System last year to undergo minimally invasive heart valve replacements not offered through its Westmoreland …

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First Call: Troy Fautanu has harsh words for those who think he's

WebFriday’s “First Call” has a firm retort from new Pittsburgh Steelers draft choice Troy Fautanu about some doubts surrounding his game. We have a health update on …

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UPMC is shedding 1,000 jobs TribLIVE.com

WebPittsburgh-based health care giant UPMC said Wednesday it is cutting 1,000 jobs because of post-pandemic challenges. The reductions will impact just over 1% of …

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