When people think about healthcare, they often think about doctor visits, medications, and treatment plans. But many of the factors that influence health happen outside of a medical appointment. Transportation challenges, food insecurity, housing concerns, financial hardship, and difficulty navigating available resources can all impact a person’s ability to stay healthy and access care.
To further …
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Following the recent ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house celebrating the reopening of the Somerset inpatient hospice facility, Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber is providing an update regarding the facility’s anticipated opening timeline.
The facility remains on track to reopen; however, the opening has been delayed by a recently announced …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig H. Fockler, DO, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
A respected physician, community leader, and longtime member of the medical staff, Dr. Fockler brings 30 years of clinical and leadership experience to the role. He has served Chan Soon-Shiong …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is pleased to welcome Alexa Helsel, CRNP, to WindberCare Physicians.
As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Helsel provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. She joins the WindberCare Physicians team and will see patients at both the Richland office and the Community Care Center in …
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Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber celebrated the reopening of the Somerset inpatient hospice facility today with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, healthcare representatives, supporters, and members of the Children’s Aid Society Foundation.
The facility, originally established in 2009, will once again provide compassionate inpatient hospice care in a comfortable, …
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Last evening, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber hosted A Night of Light: Honoring Our Nursing Legacy, a meaningful Nurses Week tribute recognizing nurses past, present, and future while celebrating the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
The May 12 ceremony, held along Somerset Avenue in front of the hospital, brought together current …
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Windber Hospice at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber will host a Job and Volunteer Fair as it prepares to reopen its Somerset inpatient hospice facility on June 1.
A Job and Volunteer Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 2–5 p.m. and Friday, March 27 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Windber Hospice at …
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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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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 …
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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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