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Conemaugh Health System Now Accepting Applications for the Mentoring in Medicine Class of 2025
December 19, 2024Conemaugh Health System is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Mentoring in Medicine program’s Class of 2025. Now in its 21st year, the program, founded by Dr. Richard and Diana Schroeder, aims to inspire and support undergraduate students pursuing careers in medicine. The Mentoring in Medicine program provides a unique 10-week summer…
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center signs affiliation agreement with IUP proposed college of osteopathic medicine
December 04, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and IUP formalized a clinical training affiliation agreement for students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine. IUP’s Council of Trustees endorsed the exploration of a possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine at IUP in December 2022. IUP has formally initiated steps…
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Dr. DeKornfeld first in Nation to perform groundbreaking surgery
November 25, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center proudly announces a groundbreaking advancement in vascular care, further solidifying its position as a leader in innovative medical treatments. On October 25, 2024, George DeKornfeld, MD, achieved a historic milestone as the first surgeon in the nation to use the revolutionary Artix™ Thrombectomy System by Inari Medical to treat a…
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Conemaugh Physician Group – Neurology Welcomes Neurologist Mikki Sapkota, MD
November 21, 2024Conemaugh Physician Group is pleased to welcome neurologist Mikki Sapkota, MD, to its neurology team at Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center.
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Performs First Robotic Bronchoscopy
November 18, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center recently performed its first robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, representing a major milestone in healthcare technology for the region.
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Earns Level IV Trauma Designation
November 12, 2024Conemaugh Nason Medical Center has officially earned its Level IV Trauma Designation effective November 1, 2024.
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Celebrates 500th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure.
November 09, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center recently celebrated a significant milestone by completing its 500th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure.
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U.S. News & World Report Names Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Among Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 as High-Performing in Heart Attack Care
November 08, 2024Conemaugh Nason Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hospitals for 2024-2025, earning a High-Performing rating in Heart Attack care.
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U.S. News & World Report Rates Conemaugh Memorial Among the Best Hospitals for 2024-2025 in Heart Failure Care
November 07, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's Best Hospitals for 2024-2025, earning a High-Performing rating in Heart Failure care for the second consecutive year.
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Conemaugh Health System announces first annual BRA-Vo For a Cure winners
November 01, 2024The winners have been announced for the first ever BRA-Vo For the Cure contest.
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Earns 2024 Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition
October 23, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 Excellence in Patient Safety Award from the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). This prestigious recognition highlights hospitals across the Commonwealth that have performed exceptionally well in minimizing healthcare-associated infections. Conemaugh Memorial is one of only 22…
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Conemaugh School of Nursing Celebrates 100% NCLEX Pass Rate for Second Consecutive Year
October 21, 2024The Conemaugh School of Nursing (CSON) proudly announces that all 33 students from the 2024 graduating class have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt, achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate for the second year in a row. This outstanding accomplishment sets CSON apart, as the national average for first-time NCLEX…
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Matthew Perry, DO, FACOEP, FAAEM Named Medical Director of Conemaugh Physician Group
October 11, 2024Conemaugh Health System is proud to announce the appointment of Matthew Perry, DO, FACOEP, FAAEM, as the new Medical Director of Conemaugh Physician Group. In his expanded role, Dr. Perry will spearhead initiatives to grow Conemaugh’s provider network and cultivate partnerships that reinforce its position as a trusted healthcare leader in Southcentral Pennsylvania.…
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Theresa Fink Named Market Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Conemaugh Physician Group.
October 10, 2024Conemaugh Health System today announced the appointment of Theresa Fink, MSSL, as the new Market Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Conemaugh Physician Group (CPG). In her role, Theresa will manage the strategic planning, growth, development, and quality improvement of the Conemaugh Physician Group, leading a team of highly skilled physicians and Advanced…
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Conemaugh Health System Welcomes Back Dr. Karleigh Curfman, Fellowship-Trained Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon
October 01, 2024Conemaugh Health System is excited to welcome back Dr. Karleigh Curfman, MD, a board-certified, fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon following her completion of a prestigious one-year fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Louisiana State University (LSU).
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Conemaugh Health System celebrates breakthrough in vascular care with groundbreaking technology
September 23, 2024George DeKornfeld, MD, a vascular surgeon at Conemaugh, became the second surgeon in Pennsylvania to implement the latest technology in vascular care.
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Conemaugh Physician Group Welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Muhammad Hamza Saad Shaukat, MD
September 21, 2024Conemaugh Physician Group - Cardiology is excited to welcome the addition of Muhammad Hamza Saad Shaukat, MD, FACC, FASE, PRVI, to the practice.
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William Carney, MD Celebrates 1000th Robotic Surgery at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
September 18, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that board-certified general surgeon William Carney, MD, completed his 1,000th robotic surgery.
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Conemaugh Health System Air Medical Service adds Whole Blood to all emergency air medical transport
September 17, 2024Conemaugh Health System’s MedStar air medical transportation service has achieved a milestone by performing the first in-flight blood transfusion using whole blood.
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Earns Reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center of Excellence for 2024
September 12, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been reaccredited it as a HeartCARE Center of Excellence for 2024.
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