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Portage Area HS Raises $2,206 for JMBCC

Portage Area High School National honor Society held a t-shirt sale and collected donations from faculty and students throughout the month of October, raising $2,206 for the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health …

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Kitron Raises $763 to Benefit JMBCC

Employees at Kitron held a t-shirt sale and other activities during the month of October to raise $763.55 for the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center. Their generous support helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services – including mammograms, follow-up diagnostic services, …

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November is Hospice, Palliative Care & Home Health Month

During November the hospice, palliative care, and home health community honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, social workers, chaplains, support staff, and volunteers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the …

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Laurel Asphalt Donates $1,000 to JMBCC

To support breast cancer awareness and the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center, Laurel Asphalt LLC employees collected aluminum cans while on the roadways and recycled them for donations. The company matched them, raising a total of $1,000.

Their donation helps fund Pink Ribbon Care, a program that provides assistance for patients who are …

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CSSMCW Welcomes General Surgeon Tameka Scott, DO

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to welcome Tameka Scott, DO, who is fellowship-trained in advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy and minimally invasive foregut surgery. She performs a diverse blend of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures with a focus on on preventative endoscopic procedures as well as foregut procedures, including hiatal hernia …

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CSSMCW Welcomes Gastroenterologist Robert J. Stoffa, MD

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to announce it is expanding Gastroenterology Services with the addition of Robert J. Stoffa, MD. He will join Taesun Moon, DO, FACOS, FASMBS and Molly Sambor, CRNP in the WindberCare Surgical Associates & Bariatrics office at the hospital.

Stoffa received his medical degree from Sidney …

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CSSMCW and Medfinancial Celebrate One Year of Extended Payment Plans for Patients

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to announce the one year anniversary of its partnership with Medfinancial. By partnering with Medfinancial, CSSMCW has been able to offer a convenient, stress-free way to finance out-of-pocket medical expenses, providing financial security to the patient and community.

Medfinancial’s payment plans offer interest-free and low interest-bearing opportunities, …

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CSSMCW Rated Five Stars for Overall Quality

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) has received a five-star Overall Hospital Quality Star rating – the highest possible – from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This year, more than 4,500 Medicare-certified hospitals were ranked on their quality of care with five stars being the best.

As a five-star hospital, CSSMCW is …

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Hospitals in Indiana and Windber Announce Affiliation Agreement

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) and have announced a clinical affiliation agreement that will enable the two healthcare providers to coordinate patient care between the two organizations. The overall goal is to preserve and enhance CSSMCW and IRMC as strong providers of high quality, cost-effective healthcare …

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Screen One Screen All Receives Grant Funding from Community Foundation for the Alleghenies

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) recently received funding from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) to support student, patient, and community education geared toward women’s health.

The funding from CFA will help the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center and Windber GYN Associates to purchase educational models and materials that tie …

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