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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Earns 2024 Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition
October 23, 2024
Conemaugh 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 hospitals...
read moreConemaugh School of Nursing Celebrates 100% NCLEX Pass Rate for Second Consecutive Year
October 21, 2024
The 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...
read moreMatthew Perry, DO, FACOEP, FAAEM Named Medical Director of Conemaugh Physician Group
October 11, 2024
Conemaugh 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...
read moreTheresa Fink Named Market Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Conemaugh Physician Group.
October 10, 2024
Conemaugh 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...
read moreConemaugh Health System Welcomes Back Dr. Karleigh Curfman, Fellowship-Trained Colorectal and Robotic Surgeon
October 1, 2024
Conemaugh 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).
read moreConemaugh Health System celebrates breakthrough in vascular care with groundbreaking technology
September 23, 2024
George DeKornfeld, MD, a vascular surgeon at Conemaugh, became the second surgeon in Pennsylvania to implement the latest technology in vascular care.
read moreConemaugh Physician Group Welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Muhammad Hamza Saad Shaukat, MD
September 21, 2024
Conemaugh Physician Group - Cardiology is excited to welcome the addition of Muhammad Hamza Saad Shaukat, MD, FACC, FASE, PRVI, to the practice.
read moreWilliam Carney, MD Celebrates 1000th Robotic Surgery at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
September 18, 2024
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that board-certified general surgeon William Carney, MD, completed his 1,000th robotic surgery.
read moreConemaugh Health System Air Medical Service adds Whole Blood to all emergency air medical transport
September 17, 2024
Conemaugh Health System’s MedStar air medical transportation service has achieved a milestone by performing the first in-flight blood transfusion using whole blood.
read moreConemaugh Memorial Medical Center Earns Reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center of Excellence for 2024
September 12, 2024
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has been reaccredited it as a HeartCARE Center of Excellence for 2024.
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