Windber Home Health Agency announced that it has been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. The HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, process measure implementation, and financial performance.
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After working for 10 years at premier military hospitals in major metropolitan areas, Heather Johnston is embracing the different world she has found as a physician assistant at Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center in Windber. “It’s a nice feeling; kind of like a small-family feeling amongst everyone.” The family atmosphere extends to Windber’s regular patients, she added.
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On Tuesday October 25th, a check in the amount of $6,000 was presented to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center from a Christmas in July Basket Party co-chaired by the late Wendy Spencer and Carol Burnworth.
Read MoreAll during the month of October, an area restaurant chain is offering its customers in Johnstown and Altoona the chance to enjoy a special treat and help in the fight against breast cancer at the same time.
Read MoreRita J. Wilson was announced as the new Manager of Environmental Services at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber.
Read MoreThe Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) awarded accreditation to Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber Main Laboratory, Windber, Pennsylvania
Read MoreOn Wednesday, July 13, 2011 a recognition dinner was held at Rizzo’s Restaurant in Windber to celebrate the two- three year terms that J. Ted Hollern held as the Chairman of Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber’s Board of Directors. Hollern was honored with a plaque and thanked for his service and dedication. Hollern will remain on the board in order to continue his support of the hospital.
Read MoreChan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber gave back to its 111 volunteers last week at the annual Volunteer Recognition dinner, held at Rizzo’s Restaurant in Windber.
Read MoreA local Marine stationed in Japan was able to be part of his son’s birth thanks to a webcam and Skype.
Read MoreYou go into a hospital expecting to be treated for a medical problem, not to enjoy the company of the staff or to relax in the comforting environment. But one medical center in our region focuses on healing that begins with nurturing the body, mind and spirit.
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