Independence Health System

11/26/2025

Feast your eyes on the cutest Thanksgiving spread ever! Which hat is your favorite?

11/25/2025

Independence Health System today announced that its operations have transitioned to a new location to serve the western Pennsylvania business community.

It was previously located at 443 Frye Farm Road in Greensburg and is now located at 200 Village Dr., Suite C, Greensburg, PA 15601. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

It was previously located at 443 Frye Farm Road in Greensburg and is now located at 200 Village Dr., Suite C, Greensburg, PA 15601. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

11/25/2025

The Advanced Lung Center at Independence Health System held their annual Lung Cancer Awareness walk at the Square at Latrobe. The event was a day focused on celebrating life and helping to raise awareness for lung cancer and the importance of screening for lung cancer.

Learn more about the Advanced Lung Center: https://www.independence.health/services/heart-lung-vascular/advanced-lung-center/

11/24/2025

Dr. Nevin Baker and the cardiac team put their whole heart into caring for the communities we serve. The signs of a heart attack can be easy to miss. If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it! Be sure to visit with your P*P regularly to discuss how you can prevent a cardiac event.

To learn more about Dr. Baker, visit: https://www.independence.health/find-a-doctor/nevin-c-baker-do/

11/21/2025

Last week on the Big K Morning Show, “Inside Independence Health System", host Larry Richert spoke with Dr. Thomas Muzzonigro, , about Memorial Hospital receiving the Five-Star Rating for Outpatient Total by Healthgrades.

Tune in every Tuesday at 7:20 a.m. to hear more.

Listen to the full segment, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS86ZjiUUC0

11/20/2025

The West Virginia University Health System and Independence Health System announced their intent for Independence Health System’s five hospitals – Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe, and Westmoreland Hospitals – along with its affiliated physician groups, and other subsidiaries to join the WVU Health System in the fall of 2026 and operate under the WVU Medicine Medicine brand.

Read more about this announcement: https://www.independence.health/newsroom/2025/november/wvu-health-system-and-independence-health-system/

11/20/2025

When it comes to protecting your health, there are not many things more important than preventing a stroke. For many people, one of the biggest modifiable risk factors for stroke comes from blockages in the carotid arteries. When these arteries become narrowed or clogged, it can increase the risk of stroke, often without warning.

Explore what vascular surgery is, how carotid blockages are detected, and why a newer procedure called Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is proving to be a safer, less invasive treatment option.

When it comes to protecting your health, there are not many things more important than preventing a stroke. Today we will explore what vascular surgery is, how carotid blockages are detected, and why a newer procedure called Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is proving to be a safer, less...

11/19/2025

The West Virginia University Health System and Independence Health System announced today their intent for Independence Health System’s five hospitals – Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe, and Westmoreland Hospitals – along with its affiliated physician groups, and other subsidiaries to join the WVU Health System in the fall of 2026 and operate under the WVU Medicine brand.

As part of the agreement, the WVU Health System will commit $800 million over the next five years to modernize Independence Health System’s hospitals, including the Butler Memorial Hospital emergency room and the Westmoreland Hospital campus; grow clinical services; and expand access to high-quality care across the community it serves. The transaction is subject to customary state and federal regulatory reviews, as well as bondholder consent.

WVU Health System will make $800 million in investments over five years to strengthen hospitals, expand access to care, and modernize facilities

11/18/2025

November is Month, a time to raise and encourage . Early detection saves lives!

To learn more about getting a low-dose CT scan, visit: https://www.independence.health/services/heart-lung-vascular/advanced-lung-center/lung-cancer-screenings/

11/18/2025

Independence Health System will host an informative hernia education and free screening event on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Butler Crossroads Campus, located at 129 Oneida Valley Road, Suite 111, Butler, Pa.

The session will be led by general surgeons Meng-G Lee, MD, and Andrew Szabo, DO. They will present educational information on different types of hernias, their associated risks, and advanced treatment options, including robotic-assisted surgery. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive question-and-answer session.

Advanced registration is required, and appointment slots are limited. To qualify for the free hernia screening, participants must attend the educational presentation. To register, call 877-771-1234 and press 3.

11/17/2025

Independence Health System has been recognized in the 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. The system ranked No. 50 nationally and earned the No. 1 spot in Pennsylvania within its category, which includes organizations with 1,999 to 5,999 employees who are covered under medical benefits. This recognition underscores the organization’s strong commitment to fostering a healthy and supportive workplace for its team members.

“We are honored to be named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America,” said Patrick Martin, manager of the Independence Health System Well-Being Center. “Our employee wellness programs are designed to support every dimension of health—physical, emotional, mental, social, and financial. We remain committed to evolving these resources to meet the changing needs of our workforce and the communities we serve."

Read more about this achievement: https://www.independence.health/newsroom/2025/november/independence-health-system-named-one-of-the-heal/