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Embracing Compassion: Celebrating Hospice, Palliative Care, and Home Health Month with CSSMCW’s Homecare Services

In November, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center (CSSMCW) at Windber celebrates Hospice, Palliative Care & Home Health Month, a time to shine a light on the essential homecare services provided to patients and their families in their time of need. CSSMCW offers a range of homecare services designed to cater to patients’ specific needs, ensuring that …

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Windber Home Health & Windber Hospice Earn 2021 SHPBest Patient Satisfaction Awards

Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) has announced their award recipients for the 2021 calendar year. Windber Home Health has been recognized as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients. Windber Hospice has been recognized as a “Superior Performer” for achieving …

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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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Serving Those Who Served: Providing Serious Illness Care to Veterans

Windber Hospice delivers Veteran-centric care to the Community as a We Honor Veterans partner

As the nation honors American heroes for their military service on Veterans Day, November 11, Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber extends recognition and Veteran-centric care to military Veterans and their families when facing a life-limiting illness throughout …

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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, and support staff 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 nation.

This …

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McIlwain Bus Line Donates to Windber Hospice

McIlwain Donates $1,000 to Windber Hospice

Laurie Polacek of McIlwain Bus Lines presented a $1,000 donation to Windber Hospice Director Kristie Berkebile, which will be used for patient care services. To raise the funds, the organization held an employee basket party at their Christmas party.

About Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber
Windber Hospice has been providing compassionate care …

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Volunteers Recognized for Making a Difference

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber’s (CSSMCW) annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner was held on April 18 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Windber. A total of 98 hospice volunteers, 63 hospital volunteers, and 10 Windber Health Care Foundation Auxiliary members were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the non-profit hospital.

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Windber Hospice Receives Horse Show Donation

The Greater Johnstown Saddle Club & Golden Star Horse Farm presented a check in the amount of $11,237 to Windber Hospice from their 17th Annual Benefit Horse Show that was held on August 18 and 19 at the Greater Johnstown Saddle Club in Salix.

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Windber Hospice Receives Horse Show Donation

The Greater Johnstown Saddle Club & Golden Star Horse Farm presented a check in the amount of $15,000 to Windber Hospice from their 16th Annual Benefit Horse Show that was held on August 19 and 20 at the Greater Johnstown Saddle Club in Salix.

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Windber Hospice Receives $825 Check from McIlwain School Bus Lines

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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