About Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.
Leadership
Michelle Buttry, RN - Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Buttry, FACHE, MHA, BSN, CPPS, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. With over 30 years of dedicated service to Conemaugh Nason, Michelle has most recently excelled in her roles as both the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer.
Michelle’s career at Nason began as a Nurse Manager and Infection Control Professional, following her early work at the National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service in Bethesda. She later transitioned to a primary care nurse in the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant unit at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Michelle furthered her clinical experience as a staff nurse in the Intensive and Coronary Care units at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center before stepping into management at Conemaugh Nason.
Michelle has received numerous awards and professional recognitions, including the prestigious Lifepoint Health Chief Nursing Officer of the Year 2020.
A native of Southern Bedford County, Michelle holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from West Virginia University and a master's degree in health care administration from Ohio University. She is also a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).
Lisa Kilraine - Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Kilraine was promoted to Chief Financial Office of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in 2022. Lisa previously served as the controller at Conemaugh Nason, overseeing the hospital’s accounting operation since 2016.
A University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown graduate, Lisa first joined Conemaugh Health System in 2009 as a staff accountant at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.
Jennifer Shade - Senior Nursing Officer
Jenn Shade, MSN, RN, serves as Senior Nursing Officer at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, bringing more than 20 years of experience and a genuine love for nursing. Since joining Conemaugh Nason in 2017, Jenn has combined her clinical expertise and compassion for patient care to expand and strengthen the hospital’s cardiovascular program—earning national recognition from U.S. News & World Report and supporting service growth throughout the community.
A proud graduate of Penn State University and Grand Canyon University, Jenn holds a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems. She is actively engaged in quality and leadership initiatives across Conemaugh Health System and Lifepoint Health, where she continues to lead with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to advancing the nursing profession.