Independence Health System

01/13/2026

Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital has achieved certification as a Gold Cribs Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital. This certification demonstrates adherence to rigorous guidelines established by the Cribs for Kids® National Hospital Certification Program.

“Being a Gold Safe Sleep Hospital is more than an award for us — it represents our unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of every and we serve. Safe sleep saves lives, and we are proud to model, teach, and champion practices that protect infants both in the hospital and long after they go home,” said Lauren Trimeloni, MD, Latrobe Family Medicine-Obstetrics, Director, Program.

Independence Health System today announced that Westmoreland Hospital achieved certification as a Gold Cribs Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital.

01/12/2026

Are you a current or former ? Do you know if you're at high risk for ? Talk to your primary care provider to find out if a might be right for you.

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

01/09/2026

Walk through the day of with patient Brian. He explains step by step his day of surgery at Independence Health System and why he feels he made the best choice for his health.

Read Brian's story: https://www.independence.health/newsroom/2023/march/the-day-i-had-bariatric-surgery/

Everyone asks me what bariatric surgery felt like and here is my response.

01/08/2026

Learn from Dr. Michael Akinyemi as he explains what an interventional radiologist does and the wide range of conditions they can treat — from procedures to advanced image-guided therapies.
Learn more about Dr. Akinyemi: https://www.independence.health/find-a-doctor/michael-o-akinyemi-md/

Learn more about : https://www.independence.health/services/imaging/interventional-radiology/

01/06/2026

Physical Therapy at the Square at Ligonier is now open! Currently we are seeing patients on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Aquatic therapy is also coming soon to this location!

Call to schedule, 724-995-8815.

01/05/2026

Jane knows that lung cancer doesn't always have symptoms. Her cancer was discovered during a routine lung cancer screening.

Learn more: https://www.independence.health/patient-stories/a-routine-lung-screening-for-jane/

01/05/2026

Baby Ky'Aire was the first baby born in 2026 at Butler Memorial Hospital. The New Year baby gifts were provided by the women’s care office and Butler Memorial Hospital. Welcome to the world Ky'Aire!

01/02/2026

Tune in on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and listen to a provider from Independence Health System and explain the ins and outs of -related injuries on the 102.5 FM WDVE Injury Report.

Topics for this month include:
🏈 Dr. Stephanie Maestre discussing and LisFranc injuries

01/01/2026

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12/31/2025

As we reflect on the past year and look forward to #2026, be sure to safely!

12/31/2025

Independence Health System welcomed more than 1,000 babies into the world in 2025!

Thank you to the auxiliaries and all of the who donated handmade hats throughout the year!