Windber Home Health and Windber Hospice have once again earned national recognition from Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) for excellence in patient, caregiver and family experience.
Windber Home Health has been recognized as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for …
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When people think about healthcare, they often think about doctor visits, medications, and treatment plans. But many of the factors that influence health happen outside of a medical appointment. Transportation challenges, food insecurity, housing concerns, financial hardship, and difficulty navigating available resources can all impact a person’s ability to stay healthy and access care.
To further …
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Following the recent ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house celebrating the reopening of the Somerset inpatient hospice facility, Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber is providing an update regarding the facility’s anticipated opening timeline.
The facility remains on track to reopen; however, the opening has been delayed by a recently announced …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig H. Fockler, DO, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
A respected physician, community leader, and longtime member of the medical staff, Dr. Fockler brings 30 years of clinical and leadership experience to the role. He has served Chan Soon-Shiong …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to welcome Alexa Helsel, CRNP, to WindberCare Physicians.
As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Helsel provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. She joins the WindberCare Physicians team and will see patients at both the Richland office and the Community Care Center in …
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Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber celebrated the reopening of the Somerset inpatient hospice facility today with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, healthcare representatives, supporters, and members of the Children’s Aid Society Foundation.
The facility, originally established in 2009, will once again provide compassionate inpatient hospice care in a comfortable, …
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Last evening, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber hosted A Night of Light: Honoring Our Nursing Legacy, a meaningful Nurses Week tribute recognizing nurses past, present, and future while celebrating the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
The May 12 ceremony, held along Somerset Avenue in front of the hospital, brought together current …
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The Windber Health Care Foundation hosted its inaugural Cash Bash on Saturday, April 18, 2026, welcoming more than 300 attendees for an evening of community, entertainment, and fundraising. The event raised nearly $23,000 to support programs and services that benefit patients and families served by Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber.
Guests enjoyed an engaging atmosphere …
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Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber will host a Job and Volunteer Fair as it prepares to reopen its Somerset inpatient hospice facility on June 1.
A Job and Volunteer Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 2–5 p.m. and Friday, March 27 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Windber Hospice at …
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March 2026
At Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber, we remain committed to keeping our patients, employees, and community informed about important developments across our organization. As part of that commitment, we will continue to share regular updates about services and initiatives that support healthcare access throughout our region.
Here are a few recent developments and upcoming …
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