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Portion of Franklin Street Closed from October 4-22
September 30, 2021To accommodate planned reconstruction work on Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s main campus, PennDOT will close Franklin Street between Rose Street and Mulberry Street from October 4 through October 22.
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Conemaugh Learning Institute Offering CPR and First Aid Training Courses
September 28, 2021As an American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center, Conemaugh Learning Institute is offering CPR and First Aid certification courses for healthcare professionals, first responders, and the general public.
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center’s Alison Caddy Named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 List
September 28, 2021Conemaugh Nason Medical Center respiratory therapist Alison Caddy has been named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 List.
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Conemaugh Physician Group President Nikki Kushner Honored with YWCA Greater Johnstown’s Tribute to Women Award
September 23, 2021Conemaugh Physician Group President Nicolene (Nikki) M. Kushner honored at the YWCA Greater Johnstown’s 2020/2021 Tribute to Women Awards.
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Conemaugh School of Nursing Ranked 5th Among Pennsylvania Nursing Programs by Nursing Schools Almanac
September 20, 2021Nursing Schools Almanac has released its 2021 rankings of the best nursing programs in Pennsylvania and Conemaugh School of Nursing ranked fifth among registered nursing (RN) diploma programs in the state.The ranking, which is new in 2021, ranks student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Aspiring registered…
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Critical Care Team at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Featured in New Public Service Announcement
September 17, 2021Conemaugh Health System has unveiled a new public service announcement (PSA) urging the community to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Featuring 22 members of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Critical Care team – physicians, residents, nurses, nurse assistants, therapists, and pathologists – the PSA implores the unvaccinated to help prevent another…
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Conemaugh Health System Offering Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 Patients
September 15, 2021Conemaugh Health System continues to offer casirivimab and imdevimab monoclonal antibody therapy for treatment of non-hospitalized patients with a mild or moderate case of COVID-19. Developed by pharmaceutical company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the drug received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Monoclonal antibodies are…
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Conemaugh Diabetes Institute Awarded National Council on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability Grant
September 15, 2021The Conemaugh Diabetes Institute has been awarded a grant from the National Council on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) to increase inclusivity awareness and recruitment for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP). According to the Centers for Disease Control, 25 percent of the adults in Pennsylvania have a disability and 43 percent have obesity…
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Conemaugh Physician Group – OB/GYN Earns Pediatric Echocardiography Reaccreditation by IAC
September 01, 2021Conemaugh Physician Group - OB/GYN located in Johnstown, was awarded a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the area of fetal medicine. An echocardiogram is a noninvasive ultrasound study that is commonly used to evaluate heart structure and function.Each year more than 35,000 infants in the United…
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Recognized by American Heart Association for Efforts to Improve Cardiovascular Treatment
August 30, 2021Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has received three American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital.Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have experienced…
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Conemaugh School of Allied Health Graduates 14 Students
August 27, 2021In recent weeks, the Conemaugh School of Allied Health graduated 14 medical professionals, many of whom will continue to serve the local community. Of the recent graduates, eight completed training at the School of Histotechnology and six trained at the School of Surgical Technology. Among the Histotechnology graduates, two have decided to continue their careers with…
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Conemaugh Diabetes Institute to Host Diabetes Prevention Program on September 2
August 27, 2021The Conemaugh Diabetes Institute will offer a Diabetes Prevention Program starting on Thursday, September 2, at 5 p.m. The evidence-based educational session is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and will be taught by diabetes educators and lifestyle coaches to individuals who are at high-risk for diabetes. This week, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force…
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Welcomes Tarun Tandon, MD to the Cardiology Cath Lab
August 26, 2021Conemaugh Nason Medical Center recently welcomed Tarun Tandon, MD to its team. Dr. Tandon joined Cardiology Associates of Altoona and will be performing cardiology cath lab procedures at the hospital. Dr. Tandon, a native of India, completed his medical education at Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research in India. He completed fellowships in Internal…
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Conemaugh Miners Medical Center Named Screening Center of Excellence by GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer
August 17, 2021Conemaugh Miners Medical Center has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer for its ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening. Low dose CT screening for lung cancer carried out safely, efficiently and equitably can save tens of thousands of lives a year by finding lung cancer early when it is most treatable and even…
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center to Host Community Blood Drive August 27
August 17, 2021As the nation continues to face a critical blood shortage, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center will host a community blood drive on Friday, August 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the hospital’s main campus in Johnstown. Donors who sign up will receive a free 4-month special offer to Apple Music. The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood…
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center to Implement Visitor Restrictions on Monday
August 13, 2021Effective Monday, August 16, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center will implement visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Visiting hours will be reduced and restricted as follows: Inpatients will be limited to two adult visitors Inpatient visitors are welcome between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and one hour before…
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Three Local Students Complete SupremEd Summer Program at Conemaugh Health System
August 04, 2021This week, three local students completed Conemaugh Health System’s SupremEd (summer pre-med) six-week experience. The program offers college students (ages 18 and over) considering a career as a physician the opportunity to gain experience in a premier tertiary care, regional referral hospital. Participants learn about the educational journey of becoming a…
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The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Publish Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy
August 02, 2021On Friday, The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published updated recommendations that strongly encourage pregnant people to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The previous recommendation urged pregnant patients to discuss vaccination with their…
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Nine Local Students Complete Mentoring in Medicine Program at Conemaugh Health System
July 29, 2021This week, nine students from local colleges will complete their training in Conemaugh Health System’s Mentoring in Medicine program. Now in its 18th year, the program is a 10-week summer experience for undergraduate students interested in pursuing their medical education to become physicians. Since its inception, 174 students have participated in the program, which…
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Conemaugh Health System Earns Three Year CT Scan Accreditation from American College of Radiology
July 28, 2021The Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center, located in Johnstown, was awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) after a review was performed by The American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scans are crucial to the diagnosis of a patient, as it can detect fractures, tumors, heart disease, or many other serious internal injuries. Experts of CT…
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