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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Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber today announced the reopening of the Somerset inpatient hospice facility, which had been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The community was deeply saddened by the loss of this essential resource; however, the facility will be restored to its original purpose: providing inpatient hospice care to …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber is pleased to announce the opening of its new Community Care Center, now operating in the former Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic location within the Professional Building. The Center is accessible from Parking Lot F, located off 7th Street.
The Community Care Center supports the Medical Center’s mission of providing accessible, community-focused …
Read More Over the past week, we are aware that an article has led to questions and rumors about changes at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. We’d like to take a moment to clarify the facts and provide reassurance to our patients, employees, and community.
Surgical Services
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Operating Room will operate Monday through …
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A Q&A with
Joshua Hinson, DO, FAAEM
Medical Director of the Emergency Department
at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber
Q: Why can snow shoveling be dangerous for your heart?
Snow shoveling is much more physically demanding than many people realize. According to the American Heart Association, shoveling snow, especially in cold temperatures, …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to welcome Kavitha Manjunath, MD, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, to its primary care team. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Manjunath brings a compassionate, holistic approach to caring for individuals and families in the Windber and Johnstown communities.
“I became a family physician to …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to announce that Wilman Olmedo Calderon, MD, has joined its medical staff as an Interventional Cardiologist. He brings more than 15 years of experience in interventional and cardiovascular medicine, further strengthening CSSMCW’s comprehensive heart care services.
Dr. Olmedo began seeing patients in October and provides both inpatient …
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