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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Achieves Milestone with First High-Volume Arthroplasty Day
February 18, 2025
The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Orthopedic team has completed its first high-volume arthroplasty day.
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Conemaugh Health System hosts 25th annual Cardiovascular Symposium
February 12, 2025
“Bringing this knowledge directly to our community helps ensure more people have access to life-saving information.”
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Conemaugh Memorial’s DART Enhances Life-Saving Response to Cold Exposure Amid Recent Inclement Weather
February 7, 2025
“In life-threatening situations like cold exposure, time is of the essence.”
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'Nurses are vital players in patient care'
February 3, 2025
"In the grand orchestra of health care, nurses are the string section – the heart and soul, keeping the melody of patient care in tune." A letter to the editor from Rodney Reider, CEO
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Conemaugh Miners and Meyersdale Recognized as Top Performers for Patient Experience by Chartis
January 24, 2025
Conemaugh Miners and Meyersdale Medical Centers proudly earns 2024 Performance Leadership Awards by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
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Conemaugh Health System Celebrates Nine Graduates from 2024 Aspiring Leadership Program, Announces 11 New Members for 2025 Class
January 9, 2025
Conemaugh Health System is pleased to announce the graduation of nine healthcare professionals from its 2024 Aspiring Leadership Program and welcomes 11 new members for the Class of 2025.
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Conemaugh Health System Now Accepting Applications for the Mentoring in Medicine Class of 2025
December 19, 2024
Conemaugh 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...
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center signs affiliation agreement with IUP proposed college of osteopathic medicine
December 4, 2024
Conemaugh 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, 2024
Conemaugh 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...
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Conemaugh Physician Group – Neurology Welcomes Neurologist Mikki Sapkota, MD
November 21, 2024
Conemaugh Physician Group is pleased to welcome neurologist Mikki Sapkota, MD, to its neurology team at Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center.
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