Article & Photos by: Patrick Buchnowski, The Tribune-Democrat
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WINDBER, Pa. – For the past 36 years, Davidsville resident Peggy Lichtenfels has been caring for the terminally ill as a volunteer at Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber.
Her affection when caring for patients remains unshakable.
“Most of our patients …
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Article by: Russ O’Reilly, The Tribune-Democrat
Photos by: Thomas Slusser, The Tribune-Democrat
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WINDBER, Pa. – A medical fitness center in Windber is among the town’s most beneficial amenities, resident Len LaPlaca said.
LaPlaca, 83, ranks HealthStyles Fitness Center along with the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center …
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As part of Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber’s (CSSMCW) commitment to creating a healthier community, we are undertaking a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The purpose of the CHNA process is to identify and prioritize the most important community needs and priorities and to develop and implement action plans to improve the health of …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is proud to announce that their Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program has been accredited by Corazon, a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh. PCI, also known as coronary angioplasty, is a nonsurgical procedure that improves blood flow to your heart through cardiac catheterization.
Through …
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This September, we focus on raising awareness about gynecological cancers, which affect the reproductive organs and can be life-threatening if not detected early. Understanding the different types, common symptoms, risk factors, and ways to reduce your risk is essential for early detection and prevention.
In August, Orthopedic Surgeon David Bizousky, MD reached a significant milestone, performing his 100th robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber. Bizousky, who has been utilizing the cutting-edge CORI Surgical SystemTM since April 2023, continues to enhance patient outcomes with this advanced technology. The CORI Surgical System is designed …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is proud to announce the recertification of both its cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of CSSMCW’s commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.
Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation …
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Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Timothy Horsky, DO, a highly skilled General Surgeon certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, to its esteemed medical team. Dr. Horsky joins Tameka Scott, DO; Hugo Villaneuva, MD; Robert J. Stoffa, MD; Jamie Hicks, CRNP; and Molly …
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Windber Home Health has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2023 calendar year.
The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality …
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The CathWorks FFRangio® System uses AI and computational
science to visualize a patient’s coronary arteries
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW) has adopted revolutionary diagnostic technology that provides clinicians physiology results in just a few minutes while improving the patient experience.
The CathWorks FFRangio® System is a computer-based technology that uses routine angiograms of …
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