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Hospitals earn highest rating

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PITTSBURGH — Allegheny Health Network’s Allegheny General, Jefferson, Forbes and Wexford hospitals have earned the highest possible rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for their comprehensive esophagectomy program, placing it among a select group of top-performing health systems in the nation for esophageal cancer surgery. The designation reflects “better than expected” outcomes and positions respective network programs within the top tier of programs nationwide. Esophagectomy, a procedure to remove part or all of the esophagus (tube connecting the mouth and ...

UPMC expands robotic technology

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PITTSBURGH — UPMC is expanding access to advanced lung cancer diagnostic technology across Pennsylvania with the addition of the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy at UPMC East, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Washington and UPMC Altoona. The expansion demonstrates UPMC’s commitment to continued investment in advanced technology and providing world-class care throughout the communities it serves. This platform uses minimally invasive technology and enables physicians to navigate deep into the lungs with greater precision than traditional bronchoscopy, ...

Clean sweep

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Dave Gailbraith vacuums the curb of the alley behind his Second Avenue home in Altoona on Friday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski

Glendale golf event raises more than $14,000

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Foundation’s 21st annual tournament benefits students The Glendale School District Education Foundation hosted its 21st annual golf tournament on Friday, June 12, at Sinking Valley Country Club, Altoona. The event raised more than $14,000 to support educational opportunities for students ...

Helping the library

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Courtesy photo The Friends of the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library presented checks totaling $15,300 to HAPL Library Director Kevin Yoder at the June meeting of the library’s board of directors. Shown are (from left): Friends member Andrea Bolan, Friends co-president Maggie McNulty, Kevin ...