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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center awarded Primary Stroke Recertification from The Joint Commission
December 28, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has earned their recertification from The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on October 29, 2020. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission…
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12.24.2020 - COVID-19 Update from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
December 24, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (“Memorial”) has established a regular update to share information with the public related to COVID-19, including the status of hospital operations and the safety measures we are taking to protect our patients, staff and community. This week, Dr. Elizabeth Dunmore, Memorial’s Chief Medical Officer, shares an update…
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ATSPA Presents 2020 Recognition Awards
December 22, 2020The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division (ATSPA) held the 2020 Recognition Awards Presentation today. Each year, ATSPA recognizes physicians, nurses, EMTs, first responders and civilians who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the trauma prevention and treatment field. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the presentation was held virtually. “These…
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COVID-19 Update from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
December 18, 2020This week, Dr. Elizabeth Dunmore, Memorial’s Chief Medical Officer, shares an update about COVID-19 cases at the hospital as well as an update on the COVID vaccinations and holiday safety. As of 12.18.2020: As reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, cases of COVID-19 have increased in Cambria County in recent weeks, and with the documented increase in…
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12.11.2020 COVID-19 Update from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
December 11, 2020As reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, cases of COVID-19 have increased in Cambria County in recent weeks, and with the documented increase in confirmed positive cases, hospitals in our region, including Memorial, have seen an expected increase in hospitalizations.Currently, Memorial is treating more than 80 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 in…
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Implements Zero Visitor Protocol for Hospital
December 10, 2020Effective 12/11/2020 for the safety of its patients, staff and providers, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center (Nason) announced today that it is implementing visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Visitors will not be allowed within Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, as well as all Conemaugh Physician Group Offices. Visitors…
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Mentoring in Medicine Program Accepting Applications
December 07, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Mentoring in Medicine program is accepting applicants for the annual 10-week summer program, now in its 18th year. Mentoring in Medicine is designed to give area college students, planning on a career as a physician, the opportunity to shadow physicians at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in departments such as…
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12.4.2020 COVID-19 Update - Memorial Medical Center
December 04, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (“Memorial”) has established a regular update to share information with the public related to COVID-19, including the status of hospital operations and the safety measures being taken to protect our patients, staff and community. As of 12.4.2020: As reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, cases of COVID-19 have…
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11.20 COVID-19 Update from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
November 24, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (“Memorial”) has established a regular update by Dr. Elizabeth Dunmore – Chief Medical Officer, to share information with the public related to COVID-19 including the status of hospital operations and the safety measures being taken to protect our patients, staff and community. These updates are delivered every two weeks…
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Named LifePoint Health National Quality Leader
November 17, 2020Conemaugh Nason Medical Center today announced that it has been named a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader. This designation recognizes hospitals within the LifePoint Health system that have enrolled in the LifePoint National Quality Program and succeeded in transforming their culture of safety and achieving high standards of quality care, performance improvement…
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Colorectal Surgeon joins Conemaugh Physician Group – Surgery
November 05, 2020Conemaugh Physician Group – Surgery is pleased to welcome board-certified colorectal surgeon David Blumberg, MD, FACS. Dr. Blumberg earned his medical degree at The State University of New York Downstate, Brooklyn, NY, and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY. He completed his fellowship at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. Dr.…
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Conemaugh Vascular Surgeon Recognized
October 19, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center congratulates board-certified vascular surgeon John Gray, MD on his recent designation as a TCAR Clinical Operator of Experience (COE) which recognizes physicians that have successfully completed TCAR training, have achieved an advanced level of experience and maintained sufficient experience as measured by the number of TCAR cases…
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Conemaugh Health System Strongly Encourages Community to Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 28, 2020To minimize the spread of influenza this fall and winter, Conemaugh Health System is encouraging all employees, medical personnel and community members to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older, with any age-appropriate flu vaccine. If you are…
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Welcomes University Orthopedics Center
September 23, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center welcomes UniversityOrtho, also known as University Orthopedics Center or UOC, to its team of experts. Dr. Joshua Greenleaf, Dr. Christopher McClellan, Dr. Shawn Saylor, Dr. Jonathan Van Kleunen along with Brett Beach, PA-C and Vanessa Colquhoun, PA-C will be seeing patients Tuesdays and Thursdays at Conemaugh East Hills, 1450 Scalp…
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CONEMAUGH HEALTH SYSTEM EASES VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
September 15, 2020Conemaugh Health System announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions. The decision was made as current projections continue to indicate a lower than expected volume of COVID-19 in the region and after careful review of state and federal guidance. The updated restrictions, which will now allow most patients to have…
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW BY THE ACEN
August 24, 2020PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW BY THE ACEN The Conemaugh School of nursing wishes to announce that it will host a virtual site visit for continuing accreditation of its diploma school of nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to speak with the site review team and share your comments about the…
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
August 10, 2020Conemaugh Nason Medical Center today published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to the Blair and Bedford Counties and illustrates the many ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our mission of Making…
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Conemaugh Miners Medical Center Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
August 10, 2020Conemaugh Miners Medical Center today published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to the Northern Cambria County Region and illustrates the many ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our mission of Making…
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Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
August 10, 2020Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center today published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to the Southern Somerset County and illustrates the many ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our mission of Making…
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Publishes Annual Community Benefit Report
August 10, 2020Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center today published its annual community benefit report for the 2019 calendar year. The annual report showcases the broad scope of the hospital’s contributions to the Laurel Highlands and illustrates the many ways the organization invests in the region’s physical and economic health. “Our mission of Making Communities…
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