Press Releases
Healthy Back-to-School Habits: Preparing for a Successful School Year
August 15, 2022
As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year. The two most important things to do may seem fairly routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get...
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Conemaugh Health System Names Stanley Zagorski, MD, Advanced Wound Care Center Medical Director
August 11, 2022
Conemaugh Health System has named Stanley Zagorski, MD, FACS as the Medical Director of the Advanced Wound Care Center at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Stanley Zagorski is a board-certified surgeon, specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery and has been a member of Conemaugh Physician Group since 2014. Dr. Zagorski...
read moreConemaugh Health System Market President Bill Caldwell to Retire
July 15, 2022
Healthcare veteran plans to step down later this year; National search for a replacement underway
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 13, 2022
School’s out and that means one thing: summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to...
read moreConemaugh Health System Publishes 2021 Community Benefit Report
July 13, 2022
Report outlines Conemaugh Health System’s continued impact on health and well-being of west central Pennsylvania
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Nicholas Lanciano, DO, Named Best Doctor in Johnstown Magazine’s Best of Johnstown Awards
June 15, 2022
Conemaugh Physician Group neurologist Nicholas Lanciano, DO has been named “Best Doctor” in Johnstown Magazine’s Best of Johnstown Awards. Dr. Lanciano completed his undergraduate biology degree at Saint Francis University in Loretto, followed by medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed an Internal Medicine Internship...
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Conemaugh Health System Names 2022 Mercy Award Winners
June 1, 2022
Conemaugh Health System announced today that Jennifer Darnell, Michelle Lauer, Jenn Shade, and Lesley Shope have been recognized as 2022 Mercy Award winners. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on...
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1889 Foundation provides Scholarships to four Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Surgical Technology Students
May 5, 2022
The 1889 Foundation is proud to award scholarships to four students enrolled in Conemaugh Memorial’s Program for Surgical Technology
read moreConemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Program for Surgical Technology featured in the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Newsletter
May 3, 2022
The ARC/STSA is Celebrating a Golden Jubilee: 50 Years of Accreditation and Program Excellence.
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Conemaugh School of Nursing Offering Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Support for Fall 2022
April 26, 2022
Conemaugh Health System (CHS) has launched new enhanced incentives to help put a nursing career in reach for those who have dreamed of being a nurse but may face challenges with the time and costs involved. The new program offers eligible RN students tuition loan forgiveness, guaranteed job placement and...
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