Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News

Highmark Health announced today that Dennis P. Brenckle has been named to its board of directors effective immediately.

Brenckle is the retired president of PNC Bank’s Central Pennsylvania Region, where his career spanned 40 years, culminating in his 13-year role as president.  Brenckle is also chair of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s board of directors, where he led its highly successful “For the Future” campaign that raised nearly $307 million to support patient care, education, research and community outreach.

He has also held leadership positions with the center’s Four Diamonds Advisory Board and Cancer Institute Advisory Board. [Read more…]

Conemaugh Physician Group – Medical Oncology recently welcomed Katie Fisher, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, to its team. She will treat outpatients at the Conemaugh Cancer Care Center.

Originally from Johnstown, Fisher is glad to be able to serve patients in the local community. “Working with this patient population is very rewarding,” says Fisher. “We work with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. It’s a great feeling to see the impact we can make on these patients and their families through proper treatment and providing a positive experience.”

Fisher earned her bachelor of science degree in Nursing from Mount Aloysius College, followed by her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She provided services to various family medicine practices in the area for adult and pediatric patients.

“It’s nice to know about each patient and their family,” Fisher adds. “Each person becomes special and together we create a unique experience focused on their care.”

In addition to providing patient care, Fisher is an advocate for bullying prevention and suicide prevention.

To learn more about Conemaugh Health System, visit www.conemaugh.org.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center recently welcomed radiologist Damian Clossin, MD to its medical staff. Dr. Clossin joins Cambria Somerset Radiology group, and will provide services for inpatient and outpatients treated at Conemaugh.

“Radiology has become a cornerstone of medicine and plays a key role in diagnosing and fighting illness in virtually every patient,” says Dr. Clossin.  Originally from Cresson, PA, Dr. Clossin looks forward to providing care near his hometown. “Coming back home is incredibly rewarding,” he says. “It is truly an honor to serve the hardworking individuals I grew up around and helped me become who I am today.”  

Dr. Clossin earned his bachelor of science degree in neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, and a residency in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Clossin recently completed his fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr. Clossin is a member of the Radiological Society of North America and the American College of Radiology. He has special interest in sports medicine, PET-CT, and MRI.

To learn more about Conemaugh Health System, visit www.conemaugh.org.

Sharon Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group recently welcomed the practice of Lawrence County Family Medicine to the Steward Health Care System. The physicians include Lawrence Fazioli, MD, and David Shober, DO, who have practiced in the area for 26 years. They bring combined expertise in all areas of family medicine and offer high-quality care for patients in the New Castle and surrounding communities.

“Lawrence County is an important part of our efforts to meet the changing health care needs,” stated Joseph Hugar, President of Sharon Regional Medical Center. “The addition of the Lawrence County Family Medicine practice to our expanding network is testament to the success of Steward’s integrated care model which is to improve the health of residents in the areas we serve.”

Drs. Fazioli and Shober will continue their affiliation with Sharon Regional. The hospital has recently received numerous quality awards and distinctions, including accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Blue Cross Distinction Center + for Maternity Care, and the Platinum Performance Achievement award for heart attack care for 5 consecutive years.

“Joining Steward Medical Group is an exciting next chapter for our practice,” said Dr. Fazioli. “The access to the quality of care Steward’s model provides will benefit all who entrust their care to our group. With a focus on preventative medicine and wellness, as well as state-of-the-art technology and world-class specialists, our patients will have expanded resources to help improve and ensure their overall health.”
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Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) recently welcomed Shane Hennessy, D.O., to The Orthopedic Group.

Dr. Hennessy studied Neuroscience and Psychology at Allegheny College and received his doctorate in Osteopathy from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Hennessy completed a fellowship with UPMC Sports Medicine during which he was the fellowship team physician for the Fox Chapel High School football team, Saint Vincent College football team and the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team.

Dr. Hennessy specializes in sports medicine as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The Orthopedic Group has offices located in Rostraver Township, California, Charleroi, Mount Lebanon and Uniontown.