In May, members of the Taunia Oechslin Girls Night Out (TOGNO) committee delivered a donation of $111,000, the largest in the event�s history, to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) in support of patient care services. Each year, the committee holds an annual fundraising event that brings together breast cancer survivors, family, friends, and supporters.
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The Wendy Hollern Spencer Memorial Fund generously donated $6,000 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center and $500 to Windber Hospice. Funds were raised from activities held throughout the year, including book sales, used-jewelry and purse sales, and more.
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In April, a new pool lift was installed in the therapy pool located in HealthStyles Fitness Center at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW). The Windber Health Care Foundation Auxiliary generously donated $7500 for the lift, which promotes the safety of the therapists and patients and permits those with physical impairments and disabilities access to aquatic exercise. Specifically, the pool lift allows an equal opportunity for patients and HealthStyles members alike to reap the benefits of water-based activity.
Read MoreThe Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber is proud to offer Low Dose Genius� 3D MAMMOGRAPHY� exams from Hologic, a global leader in breast cancer detection, beginning on May 15.
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On April 20, Subaru of America, Inc. (�SOA�) and Spangler Subaru today presented a check for $7,658 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW). The JMBCC was chosen as a beneficiary in the 2016 Subaru Share the Love event.
Read MoreChan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to welcome Peter Bertin, DO. Dr. Bertin is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy. He performs a wide range of general surgery with a focus on Metabolic and Bariatric surgery including the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional (second chance) surgery.
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Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) received $825 from McIlwain School Bus Lines, who raised funds at their annual Christmas breakfast and basket party.
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Richland High School�s Key Club raised $2,500 to benefit the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center (JMBCC) in October during their Pink Out Campaign. They raised the money selling T-shirts at school and football games, having dress down days, and a lollipop sale.
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Children in the area can now visit Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) for Pediatric Modified Barium Swallows (MBS), evaluations that are integral in assessing and ruling out aspiration in the pediatric through adult populations. Specifically, these studies aim to assess the safest consistencies that a patient is able to take without dysphagia or swallowing dysfunction resulting in the risk of aspiration (food and liquids entering the airway).
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On November 3, the Windber Health Care Foundation Auxiliary held the 2nd Annual Showcase Chefs event at the Windber Community Building. Local chefs handed out samples of their dishes to more than 175 attendees, who then were asked to �tip� their favorites. The event was a huge success, raising more than $5,000 for hospital projects and equipment at the Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber.
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