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Booster shots available in Warren County area

WEBCOVID booster shots are available in the Warren County area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 booster shots for some patients. …

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WEBSHEFFIELD — Eisenhower and Sheffield — in true county action — split their track & field meet on the Wolverines’ Senior Night. The Sheffield boys finished their 2024 dual meet …

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WellSpring Home & Garden to re-open at new location

WEBWellSpring Home & Garden is ready to roll out the work of local artisans at a new location starting this week. The store — operating as a non-profit — is a program sponsored by …

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Pennsylvania announces new nursing home regulations

WEBPennsylvania’s 72,000 nursing home residents could soon receive at least four hours of care, the Department of Health said Wednesday. The proposed regulation comes more …

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Warren General, AHN & LECOM News, Sports, Jobs

WEBWhen Warren General Hospital announced in 2017 that it would be affiliating with Allegheny Health Network and LECOM, there was much ceremony. It was not an acquisition. The …

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Some UPMC prescription plans eliminating local pharmacies

WEBSome Warren County residents who have their prescription coverage through UPMC Health Plans will be looking for new pharmacies or new insurance, or paying out-of …

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Deerfield Behavioral Health announces new management

WEBDeerfield Behavioral Health of Warren, an affiliate of Journey Health System, appointed Kim Thurston as its new executive director . She comes into the position with experience …

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Sunrise Collaborative announces new service

WEBOwners Amy and Michael Philhower of Sunrise Collaborative, LLC., a private practice company that provides outpatient mental health therapy services in Warren, is now …

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Warren County sees highest COVID-19 positives in PA in the state

WEBAs COVID-19 case counts continue to climb, Warren County now has the distinction of having the highest test percent positivity in the state. The Department of Health …

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PA seeking Medicaid waiver to address health-related social needs

WEBPennsylvania is seeking permission for a pilot program to address health-related social needs through the Medicaid program. If approved, the waiver would allow the state …

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Health Committee moves nurse staffing bill forward

WEBA bill aimed at guaranteeing nursing staffing ratios in Pennsylvania’s hospitals has cleared the House Health Committee. The Patient Safety Act – HB 106 – is similar to a provision …

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State approves LECOM Health, Achievement Center Affiliation

WEBSep 22, 2020. ERIE — Pennsylvania’s Office of the Attorney General has approved an application for a joint partnership between LECOM Health and the Achievement Center, …

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Health clinic founded through ‘personal journey’

WEBThe costs of treatments are posted in the waiting room. Clinic hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments may be made by calling (814) 593-0011. …

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WGH Auxiliary awards six scholarships to area students

WEBSix area students have been awarded $1,000 for continued studies in a health care related field. “Every year, the Warren General Hospital Auxiliary awards scholarships to area …

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Appointments unclear under ‘independent’ Pa. House Speaker

WEBPennsylvania Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-65) has chaired the House Health Committee since 2019. However, the Democrats took a slim majority in the House for the first time in 12 …

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PulsePoint app connecting county responders in real time

WEBAn off-duty responder could be close enough to help someone in distress but have no idea their skills and training are needed. Connecting those people with nearby emergencies …

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Warren General Hospital opens new patient portal

WEBWarren General Hospital, along with Warren Medical Group, has announced the debut of their new patient portal, MyPortal, saying it is a free, secure, convenient Web portal …

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UAHS appoints first official female president

WEBAfter serving three months as the interim president of the Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), Jill Owens, MD, has officially been appointed as the president of the healthcare …

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UAHS names interim leadership team

WEBDr. Jill Owens, a longtime physician from Bradford, Pa. was named interim president of the Upper Allegheny Health System. Owens is currently the chief medical officer for the …

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