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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Surgeon Reaches 500 Robotic-Assisted Surgeries
October 23, 2025Conemaugh Nason Medical Center celebrates George Cummings, DO, for completing his 500th robotic-assisted surgery, marking a major milestone in advancing minimally invasive surgical care in the region.
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What Does Breast Cancer Look Like in Its Early Stages?
October 21, 2025Many people associate breast cancer with finding a lump, but in reality, early breast cancer can show up in many different ways – some of which are easy to overlook. Here are several symptoms that may indicate early breast cancer: A new lump or mass: While not all lumps are cancerous, a painless, hard lump with irregular edges should always be…
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Conemaugh Health System welcomes John Kutzfara, DO, to Laurel Highlands Interventional Radiology
October 16, 2025Conemaugh Health System welcomes John Kutzfara, DO, Interventional Radiologist with Laurel Highlands Interventional Radiology, offering advanced, minimally invasive care to patients across the region.
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Conemaugh Physician Group welcomes Madeline Boyce, CRNP to the vascular surgery team
October 02, 2025Conemaugh Physician Group – Vascular Surgery welcomes Madeline Boyce, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, a Johnstown native and accomplished nurse practitioner with extensive experience in medical-surgical care, trauma, critical care, and cardiology. Dr. Boyce’s expertise and patient-centered approach strengthen Conemaugh Health System’s commitment to providing advanced vascular care close to home.
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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Physical: Screenings That Save Lives
September 26, 2025Your annual physical is more than a routine doctor’s visit — it’s an important part of long-term health planning. While many people only see a doctor when something feels wrong, preventive care helps identify risks and conditions before symptoms appear. At Conemaugh Health System, our primary care teams focus on whole-person health. Annual…
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Crichton Rehabilitation Center Named to Newsweek’s 2025 List of Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers
September 22, 2025Crichton Rehabilitation Center at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers, recognizing its excellence in patient-centered, high-quality care.
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Conemaugh Memorial Trauma Program Manager Receives National Scholarship for Trauma Leadership
September 10, 2025Jennifer Koontz, Trauma Program Manager at Conemaugh Memorial, was recognized as a 2025 Trauma Leadership Excellence Scholar by the NQS.
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Conemaugh School of Nursing Celebrates 100% NCLEX Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year
September 04, 2025The Conemaugh School of Nursing (CSON) is celebrating a remarkable milestone: for the third consecutive year, all graduates of the Class of 2025 passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt, underscoring the school’s reputation for academic excellence and workforce readiness.This sustained achievement…
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How to Protect Your Child from Fall Viruses like Flu, RSV, and COVID
September 03, 2025As colder temperatures settle in across Johnstown, PA, children are spending more time indoors – whether at school, daycare, after-school programs, or even home. These enclosed spaces make it easier for fall viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 to spread. And with colder air drying out nasal passages and weakening immune defenses, kids are more vulnerable than ever…
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Conemaugh Nason Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Achieves National Accreditation
August 28, 2025Conemaugh Nason Cardiac Rehabilitation program has been nationally accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
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Western Pennsylvania Bariatric Institute Earns Aetna Institute of Quality® Designation for Bariatric Surgery
August 20, 2025The Institute of Quality distinction is awarded to hospitals and surgical centers that consistently deliver high-value care.
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center introduces Aquablation Therapy for enlarged prostate
August 12, 2025BPH is a common condition among aging men. Learn about how Aquablation, an advanced, minimally invasive treatment, can help you.
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Why Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Are on the Rise — and How to Protect Yourself
August 05, 2025In many northern or temperate regions like Johnstown, PA, mosquitoes have long been seen as a minor summer annoyance.
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Conemaugh Memorial and Conemaugh Meyersdale Recognized by American Heart Association for Excellence in Stroke Care
August 05, 2025Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center have been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program for their commitment to delivering high-quality stroke care.
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Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Unveils New Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Suite
July 10, 2025Conemaugh Nason expands access to vital diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients with their new Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Suite.
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Conemaugh School of Nursing graduates 21 students; honors former CNO after 46-year nursing career.
June 30, 2025Conemaugh Health System is proud to announce the commencement of the class of 2025 from the highly regarded Conemaugh School of Nursing and Allied Health Programs.
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Achieves 100th Robotic Bronchoscopy Milestone
June 24, 2025Conemaugh Memorial Reaches 100th Robotic Bronchoscopy - Advancing Lung Care in our Region
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center completes milestone achievement of 100 VTE surgical procedures
June 20, 2025On May 20, 2025, surgeons at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center proudly completed the 100th Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) procedure, marking yet another significant achievement in the hospital’s commitment to advancing cardiovascular care. VTE is a blood clot that forms in the veins of the body that poses a serious risk to one’s health. There are two main…
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Conemaugh Health System Announces 2025 Mercy Award Recipients
June 16, 2025Congratulations to the 2025 Mercy Award Winners of Conemaugh Health System.
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Christine Stryker, MBA, MSN, RN, Named Chief Nursing Officer at Conemaugh Health System
June 13, 2025Conemaugh Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Stryker, MBA, MSN, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective immediately. Stryker brings over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing, patient services, and healthcare operations to her new role. A highly accomplished and compassionate nurse executive, Ms. Stryker has led…
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