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.

Sharon Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its board of trustees. Tony Burt, CFA, CFP®, CIMA®, AIFA®, of PNC Wealth Management and Tonia L. Skakalski, D.O, will begin their duties with the board of directors effective July 1, 2018.

Mr. Burt works with his clients and PNC’s Wealth team to deliver comprehensive investment advice and solutions to align a client’s portfolio with his or her overall financial goals and objectives. He is supported by an investment strategy group and analytical resources to address each client’s unique situation. His duties include the development, implementation, and monitoring of advanced investment strategies utilizing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, ETFs, and various alternative investments.

Mr. Burt graduated magna cum laude from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. He has earned the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation, the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) designation, the CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst) designation in conjunction with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the AIFA® (Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst) designation, and is a graduate of the Financial Planning Association’s Residency Program.

Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management, Mr. Burt worked as a Lead Advisor and Investment Committee Member for JFS Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor based in Hermitage, PA. As a Lead Advisor, he worked with individuals, retirement plans, foundations, and endowments to develop, implement, and monitor customized investment solutions. As an Investment Committee Member, Mr. Burt was responsible for researching investments and communicating the Committee’s investment direction and developments to the firm’s Advisors. [Read more…]

Graduation ceremonies were held Wednesday, June 20, 2018 for the 58th graduating class of ACMH School of Radiologic Technology. 

The three students completing the two-year program are Alexis Sanderson of West Sunbury; Alyssa Detwiler of Williamsburg; and Ashley Smith of New Bethlehem.

Guests were welcomed to the ceremony by Mona Rupert, Vice President of Clinical Services.  Dr. David Lott, Associate Professor of Biology at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, presented the graduation address.  Graduating student, Alyssa Detwiler, gave the student address. Each student received a school pin and certificate presented by Mona Rupert, Vice President of Clinical Services; Glenna Kanish, Educational Coordinator; and Jenny Sturgeon, Clinical Coordinator.

Ashley Smith received the Donald W. Minteer Scholastic Award for her outstanding academic efforts. Dr. D. Wesley Minteer presented the award in honor of his late father, Dr. Donald W. Minteer, who founded the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology in 1958.  The award is presented annually to the student who has attained the highest grade point average at the time of graduation.  [Read more…]

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) recently welcomed former State Senator Sean Wiley who has joined the College’s administration as the Institutional Director of Public Engagement.

Sen. Wiley served the 49^th district of Pennsylvania from 2012 to 2016.  Prior to his service in the State Senate, Wiley served as the Director of the Saint Vincent Foundation and Government Relations, as well as serving Erie County, Pennsylvania as the Director of Administration. 

Over the course of his career in public service, the Senator has earned a reputation of hard work, strong leadership and a commitment to the community in which he served.  These attributes transition well into his new role at LECOM. [Read more…]

Sharon Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group recently welcomed cardiothoracic surgeon, Ann R. Connor, M.D., to the Steward Health Care System. Dr. Connor joins the Cardiothoracic Surgical team at Sharon Regional that includes surgeons; Gary Marrone, M.D., and Edward Woods, M.D. Dr. Connor has practiced at leading medical centers across the country for more than 20 years and brings expertise in adult and pediatric cardiac and thoracic surgery to patients in Mercer County and surrounding communities.

“We are delighted to incorporate Dr. Connor’s cardiac and thoracic surgical expertise into our team of highly skilled cardiologists, surgeons, and clinical staff to provide a broader array of high quality cardiology services,” said Joseph Hugar, president of Sharon Regional Medical Center. “We are experiencing an increased demand for our cardiac care programs, specifically for our open heart surgery capabilities in areas including Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania and Trumbull County in Ohio which is why we have been very aggressive in our recruitment efforts.”

Recruiting a highly-skilled cardiothoracic surgeon like Dr. Conner, in addition to the recent recruitment of several cardiologists to the team, will enable Sharon Regional to expand its services into new geographic regions, such as Venango County. [Read more…]