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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Windber Hospice has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family experience score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2024 calendar year.
The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge hospice providers that consistently deliver high-quality service to …
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Windber Home Health has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2024 calendar year.
The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elliot L. Smith, MD, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Dr. Smith, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, joined WindberCare Physicians in 2023 and has become a trusted provider known for his dedication to patient-centered care and clinical excellence. In …
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