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Meadville Medical Center
Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) announces Brian Karlovits D.O. to Chief of Oncology Services for Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute (YGBOI) at Meadville Medical Center. This is a new position that will assist the oncology center in new directions and growth for the oncology services in the region. Dr. Karlovits joined the Radiation Department at YGBOI in 2019. Dr. Karlovits, a ...
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Harrisburg, PA - Meadville Medical Center is being recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for stellar performance ensuring patients' safety. The hospital is among 17 statewide to receive HAP's Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition for 2021. Now in its third year, the program honors Pennsylvania's top-performing hospitals that have demonstrated ...
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Meadville Medical Center
Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) received an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes MMC's achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. "We are extremely pleased to once again achieve an "A" Safety Grade rating reflecting the highest quality and safety scores in our region for the ...
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Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center today announced the upcoming Point of Distributions (POD) for the Covid-19 vaccine by Pfizer for children ages 5 - 11 years old. POD: Date: Saturday, November 13 Location: City of Meadville building at 984 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335 Time: 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM Registration: Call 814-336-1800 or online www.mmchs.org Also: Anyone 12 years of age or ...
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Meadville, PA - Since September 22, 2021, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the third "booster" dose for qualifying individuals, Meadville Medical Center (MMC) has once again been hosting Points of Distribution (POD) for individuals who are 65 years of age and older, who are immunocompromised, and frontline or at-risk workers. More information can be found on the ...
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Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) today announced a proposal to purchase the former City Building, which also served as the former headquarters for Ainsworth Pet Nutrition at 984 Water Street, Meadville. "MMC is excited to collaborate with the City of Meadville in the purchase of the former City Building. The proposed purchase could be beneficial to the city as it provides the ...
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Meadville, PA - The Meadville Medical Center Foundation announced today the grant opportunity for local nonprofits to assist in helping youth who have been affected by the broad consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in our community. This grant provides local nonprofits the opportunity to impact youth in our community in a positive way. The Pandemic Youth Response Initiative is a two-year funding ...
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Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) today announced that June 2nd will be the final opportunity for individuals to receive a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the old Peebles store in the Park Avenue Plaza. Second doses will be offered at the location, as previously scheduled, for anyone who already received their first dose through the month of June. After June 2nd the Pfizer vaccine ...
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Meadville, P.A., - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) announces that the first Intracept procedure was performed on February 12, 2021 at MMC by Haibin Wang, M.D., Ph.D, Pain Management Physician at Meadville Pain Management, Meadville. Haibin Wang, M.D., Ph.D., noted "I am very excited to be able to offer this technology to the community, and I am looking forward to helping more patients with ...
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Meadville, PA - Governor Tom Wolf today announced that he has nominated Dr. Denise Johnson to serve as Pennsylvania's physician general. Dr. Johnson has served as Meadville Medical Center's (MMC) Chief Medical Officer since 2008 and spent 13 years in private practice as a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist prior to joining MMC's administrative team. She is a Fellow of the ...
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Meadville, PA – Meadville Medical Center (MMC) today shared an update to the recent COVID-19 vaccination process. Delays in shipping and reduced allocations of second doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has resulted in four points of distribution (PODs) to be rescheduled. The distributions that have been affected to date are: February 18, 2021 : 864 ...
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Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) is proud to be recognized by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better ...
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Meadville, PA – Meadville Medical Center (MMC) is postponing the scheduled Point of Distribution (POD) for the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, February 20 th and Monday, February 22 nd. This comes in addition to the previously postponed POD on Thursday, February 18 th. These postponements are a result of a delay in shipping from Pfizer to the medical center. MMC is attempting to contact ...
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Meadville Medical Center
Meadville, PA – Meadville Medical Center (MMC) announced today a new call center will be available on February 22 nd to support residents of Crawford County in their efforts to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from MMC. Crawford County residents will be able to inquire about MMC’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution process and their current position on the waiting list. Eligible individuals who ...
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Meadville, PA., Meadville Medical Center (MMC) was named a Top Rural Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. MMC was also awarded an 'A' in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing MMC's achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most ...
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Meadville, PA – Meadville Medical Center (MMC), in collaboration with Wesbury Retirement Community (Wesbury), today announced a joint effort to manage the surge of COVID-19 patients in Crawford County. “The two organizations are providing mutual aid in order to maximize the overall capacity and efficiency of healthcare services in Crawford County in the battle against COVID-19,” ...
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Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) is pleased to announce it has been named a 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above for performance in Patient Experience. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence is a nationally recognized symbol of ...
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When to test If symptomatic If exposed to a positive person within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes (can be additive over the course of one day). Should be tested even without symptoms but wait 2-3 days after exposure. Rapid antigen tests can be done for patients who have been experiencing symptoms more than 3-5 days after exposure. (Vernon Express Care Only) Special circumstance, testing without ...
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Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest ...
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Meadville, PA - Meadville Medical Center (MMC) is the first in this region to perform their spine surgery procedures using the StealthStation™ S8. The StealthStation™ S8 is a surgical navigation system designed to help surgeons perform accurate procedures in the operating room. The system offers the most advanced version of Stealth™ technology - a combination of medical-grade ...
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Meadville, PA - Vernon Express Care, 16332 Conneaut Lake Rd., in collaboration with Meadville Medical Center, to begin offering rapid COVID-19 testing on September 14, 2020. The machine that can return COVID-19 test results, in as short as 15 minutes, was puchased through CARES Act funding and approved by the Crawford County Commissioners. Rapid tests will be available at Vernon Express Care to ...
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COVID/Flu Center at Alden Street Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
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Meadville, PA – Vernon Express Care, in conjunction with Meadville Medical Center (MMC), today announced a COVID-19 testing location only for individuals who are not showing symptoms. The new location, which opens on July 15, is located at the Vernon Express Care, 16332 Conneaut Lake Rd. Individuals who are not showing symptoms but require a test for work, school, return from travel, ...
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Meadville, PA – An employee at Meadville Pain Management, a practice of Meadville Medical Center (MMC), tested positive for COVID-19 on July 12, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution the clinic was immediately closed and will remain closed until July 27, during which time the facility will undergo a thorough disinfection. All employees at the clinic have been notified to monitor symptoms for ...
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Meadville, PA - Vernon Express Care, in conjunction with Meadville Medical Center (MMC), today announced a COVID-19 testing location only for individuals who are not showing symptoms. The new location, which opens on July 15, is located at the Vernon Express Care, 16332 Conneaut Lake Rd. Individuals who are not showing symptoms but require a test for work, school, return from travel, exposure or a ...
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