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Washington Health System/UPMC merger will benefit Washington …

Washington Health System now proposes an affiliation with UPMC, which will secure health care services for Washington County residents for years to come and even as our population demographics continue to skew older. The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports nearly one-fifth of the nation’s population lives in a rural area.

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Washington Health System to merge with UPMC

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Health systems, public comment on WHS-UPMC merger at hearing

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Public hearing set for Washington Health System and UPMC …

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Is the doctor In

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Merger of Washington Health System and UPMC leads top stories …

WebThe systems signed a non-binding letter of intent, subject to regulatory approval, to integrate WHS into UPMC. The merger, if approved, will combine …

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Reschenthaler backs WHS, UPMC merger

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Report details COVID-19 impacts on hospitals, hospitalization and …

WebPennsylvania hospitals lost $8.1 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the course of the pandemic, 11% of hospital patients who contracted the virus died, …

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Mon Valley Hospital joins Penn Highlands Healthcare

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"The most uplifting day": AHN begins administering vaccine to

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AHN opens bariatric center Total Health observer-reporter.com

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AHN announces plans to build new Canonsburg Hospital

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Hospice: all about care to enhance a patient’s life

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Study: Isometrics can help lower blood pressure than other forms …

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Nurses can write the script for increased health care access, …

WebSenate Bill 25 would expand access to high-quality health care by allowing qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses-Certified Nurse Practitioners (APRN …

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WHS acquisition among topics of annual state of economy event

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Tourism’s impact in Washington County

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Post-meal walk helps lower blood sugar

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Search continues for new Penn West president

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Reschenthaler to hold mobile office hours in April

WebStaffers of Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) will hold mobile office hours in Greene and Fayette counties throughout April. During these mobile …

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California Manor resident arraigned on arson charges in …

WebThe California man accused of setting fire to his own apartment building and then leaping from the top floor of the four-story structure earlier this month was arraigned …

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Greene County man accused of rape convicted of lesser charges at …

WebA Franklin Township man who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his home last year was acquitted of rape Tuesday, but convicted on other charges …

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Opening Day is always a perfect game

WebThat’s because Opening Day is: · a renewal. · exciting. · a time for hope. · the beginning of my favorite season. · a celebration. · better during the day and at home. …

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Police beat March 27

WebTheft: Francis N. Falcon, 41, of Washington, is charged by state police with felonies of burglary and theft by unlawful taking. According to the criminal complaint, the …

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Wind and solar not dependable sources of energy

WebThe letter from Barbara Wendeborn Brandon, “Weaver ignored pitfalls of natural gas,” which appeared in the March 17 edition of the Observer-Reporter, unfortunately …

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Five killed in Wharton Township crash

WebAn infant was among the five people who were killed when a commercial semi-truck and two passenger vehicles collided just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Wharton …

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