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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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Conemaugh School of Allied Health Graduates 19 Medical Laboratory Science and Radiologic Technology Professionals
July 28, 2021In recent weeks, the Conemaugh School of Allied Health graduated 19 medical professionals, many of whom will continue to serve the local community. Among the recent graduates, ten completed training at the School of Medical Laboratory Science and nine trained at the School of Radiologic Technology. Both programs have a 100 percent job placement rate. The 1889…
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Conemaugh Health System Celebrates Cultural & Ethnic Diversity as Olympic Games Begin in Tokyo
July 23, 2021With the 2020 Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies and Parade of Nations beginning today in Tokyo, Japan, Conemaugh Health System is celebrating the vibrant cultural and ethnic diversity represented throughout the health system and encouraging providers and personnel to actively support their native country’s Olympic athletes. "As one of the largest and most diverse…
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Crichton Rehabilitation Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary
July 12, 2021Conemaugh Health System executives and community leaders gathered at Crichton Rehabilitation Center to celebrate the facility’s 25th year providing care to patients in Johnstown. Officials participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the facility’s newly renovated private rooms, made possible by Duke LifePoint Healthcare’s ongoing investment in…
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Conemaugh Health System to Host Laurel Highlands Coaches Clinic
July 08, 2021Conemaugh Health System, in collaboration with the 1889 Foundation and Lee Initiatives, will host the Laurel Highlands Coaches Clinic on Saturday, July 31, at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Johnstown from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A variety of presenters will share knowledge and tools to help prevent and manage injuries in youth sports. The clinic is limited to the first 150…
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Conemaugh Physician Group – Obstetrics and Gynecology Welcomes Bahige Arida, MD, FACOG
July 06, 2021Conemaugh Physician Group – Obstetrics and Gynecology recently welcomed Bahige Arida, MD, FACOG to its team. Dr. Arida will provide outpatient care at Conemaugh Physician Group – OB/Gyn located at 1111 Franklin St., Johnstown, and inpatient care at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Arida specializes in gynecological care, labor and delivery, post-partum…
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Conemaugh School of Nursing Graduates 39 Student Nurses
July 01, 2021Last night, the Conemaugh School of Nursing graduated 39 students at a commencement ceremony held at 1st Summit Arena. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the program, which has graduated more than 4,165 student nurses since its founding. Among the 39 graduates, two dozen have committed to stay at the Conemaugh Health System in various roles throughout the…
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As State Mask Mandate Ends, Patients and Visitors Reminded to Keeping Masking at Healthcare Facilities
June 28, 2021With the state of Pennsylvania’s mask mandate ending today, officials at Conemaugh Health System remind patients and visitors that masking is still required in healthcare settings regardless of vaccination status, in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Healthcare settings require extra precautions to ensure the safety…
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Conemaugh Health System Retains Seven Graduating Residents
June 28, 2021As Conemaugh Graduate Medical Education residents graduate from their formal residency program this month, seven physicians have committed to stay within Conemaugh Health System to practice locally. This year’s group of returning residents ranks among the highest totals in the residency program’s history.“As a teaching hospital, we are proud of our…
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Conemaugh School of Nursing Scholarships Established in Memory of Garnet & Betty Romesburg
June 22, 2021The family of sisters Garnet Romesburg Glenn and Betty Romesburg May have announced two scholarships to benefit nursing students at the Conemaugh School of Nursing beginning with the 2021-22 academic year. The scholarship will annually fund tuition for two outstanding final year nursing students through the 1889 Foundation.Garnet and Betty grew up in Uniontown, Pa. and…
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center to Host Blood Drive June 24
June 18, 2021With the American Red Cross facing a severe blood supply shortage nationally, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center will host a community blood drive on Thursday, June 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET at the hospital’s Main Campus location in the 8th Ward of Johnstown. Donors who sign up will receive a $5 Amazon gift card (via email) and a t-shirt, while supplies…
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Launches Epic
June 15, 2021Conemaugh Nason Medical Center has launched Epic, a leading-edge electronic health records system, to provide a platform for integrated care and to ensure patients have convenient digital access to their health information. Epic is used by more than 90% of the nation’s largest and top-ranked health care institutions which are working collaboratively every day to…
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Conemaugh Physician Group - Gastroenterology Welcomes Shashi Kumar, MD
June 14, 2021Conemaugh Physician Group – Gastroenterology recently welcomed Shashi Kumar, MD to its team. Dr. Kumar will provide outpatient care at Conemaugh Physician Group – Gastroenterology located at 1015 Franklin St., Johnstown, and inpatient care at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.Originally from India, Dr. Kumar has made southwestern Pennsylvania his home for the…
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