Washington Health System

Earlier this month, Washington Health System had the pleasure of participating in this year’s Waynesburg University Golf Outing held at Southpointe Golf Club. Thanks to our foursome of golfers for representing WHS!

WHS is honored to have been recognized by the United Way’s Campaign Excellence Award. This recognition goes out to every one of our team members who donated towards and supported our partnership with the United Way. Thank you!

WHS Med Talk Series 2021. Join our conversation to hear from one of our experts about the approval process for a typical vaccine and how the world worked together to quickly create and approve the COVID-19 vaccine. Today's discussion is with Jeremy Funkhouser, Director of Washington Health System's Pharmacy.

Washington Health System’s youngest patients will benefit from a recent donation of coloring books and stuffed animals from the Kyle Lives On Foundation. Pictured here is Charity Doyle, the founder of the Foundation and mother of Kyle Hook who died tragically in a car accident in 2018. The foundation was created to carry on his legacy and awards annual scholarships, performs acts of kindness for those who have fallen on hard times, and benefits other charities in the community.

Today is World Blood Donor Day! Take the time to donate... https://www.vitalant.org/

Wishing everyone a healthy and Happy New Year!

2020 has been a hard year for everyone, but we've still seen so many heartwarming and amazing moments with our team, with our patients, and with our community. Here is one of our favorites from the WHS CARE Center for Family Birth and Women's Health: Earlier this week newborn Isla Rose, helped her daddy ask her mommy a very big and important question! Mommy said yes! Congratulations Adam, Nicole and Isla! Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, health, and happiness.

Check out WHS Greene RN, Karen Shaffer, in the Observer-Reporter's recent Behind the Mask feature. Thank you, Karen, for providing great patient care to our COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, this New Year’s staying home is the safest choice. Celebrate with the people who live with you: Watch a livestreamed firew...orks display, concert, or other New Year’s programming from home. Cook or order a special meal to share with your household. Plan an outdoor activity like hiking or sledding with the people you live with. More tips: https://bit.ly/37UfFuX.

Washington Health System feels very fortunate to be able to offer a cutting-edge monoclonal antibody treatment to our COVID-19 patients to decrease the likelihood of patients developing severe symptoms that could lead to hospitalization. Read more about this new treatment in this article from the Observer-Reporter.

On behalf of WHS Administration, we would like to thank all of our team members for their hard work, dedication to our patients, and perseverance during these last 8 months. This video, featuring One Voice Children's Choir covering "Good Job" by Alicia Keys: A Tribute to Covid-19 Heroes, perfectly expresses our gratitude for all of our team members. You are doing a Good Job! As a reminder, the WHS forYOU team is available for any WHS team member needing emotional support.

WHS President & CEO, Brook Ward, provides a montly update on the environment around us and within Washington Health System. This month's video focuses on COVID-19.

While the 2020 Presidential Election votes are still being counted, you have the chance to vote in the 2020 WHS Pumpkin Decorating Contest!!! Vote for your favorite pumpkin by noon on Monday, November 9th, by liking the pumpkin's individual photo. The pumpkin with the most votes will win a prize for its department!

CARE FOR ONE OF OUR OWN! WHS OBGYN, Dr. Butcher, is expecting this month! She is excited to personally deliver her baby at the same facility in which she helps others bring joy into the world. The WHS CARE Center for Family Birth and Women’s Health offers a luxurious atmosphere to recover in, all while providing expert clinical care. One of the most comforting parts of my upcoming delivery is knowing that a neonatal team member will be at my delivery, just in case my baby ne...eds some extra attention, Dr. Butcher says. The CARE Center offers a Level 2 special care nursery, and a neonatal team member is present at every birth. To read more about Dr. Butcher and the CARE Center for Family Birth check out pages 4-5 in the Fall 2020 Connections Magazine! https://whs.org/connections-magazine/ You can even sign up to receive future publications.

It's #electionday! Don't forget to vote!

The Wellness Way COVID-19 Testing Site has moved across the parking lot to the back left-hand side of the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center. Please follow the signs to the designated parking spots. Please call 724-250-6261 when you arrive, and remain in your vehicle until contacted. Testing is by appointment only Monday through Friday from 8 am - 11:45 pm & 12:30 - 3:30 pm.

A special thanks to all those who supported our WHS VP of Operations & President of WHS Greene, Terry Wiltrout, in his Real Men Wear Pink campaign! Terry raised over $2500 for the @Real Men Wear Pink of Western PA, who in total have raised over $78,000 in donations for the American Cancer Society - Pennsylvania's fight against Breast Cancer.

Wishing you a Safe, Healthy, and Happy Halloween! From Dr. Gary Smith and the team at WHS Waterdam Pediatrics

This Halloween it's nothing but treats in the WHS CARE Center for Family Birth and Women's Health! And although our adorable little witches and frankensteins are too young for candy, they are trick-or-treating for sweet comments, likes, and shares! Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Listen in as Dr. Tera Faust answers some of the most frequently asked questions heard from parents around Halloween. For more safety information regarding safety tips for trick-or-treating and other holiday activities during the pandemic, please go to https://www.cdc.gov//daily-life-co/holidays/halloween.html

During the last few days of National Physical Therapy Month we want to thank our talented team of physical therapists at WHS Outpatient Rehab and WHS Children’s Therapy Center for their passion and dedication to providing our patients with Great Patient Care. Physical activity plays a key role in just about every facet of health, so it should come as no surprise that physical therapy can help anyone make changes that can improve or even save their life. For more information on our physical therapy services please go to https://whs.org/care-t/bone-joints-injury/outpatient-rehab/ and https://whs.org/ca/childrens-care/childrens-therapy-center/

October 29th is #WorldStrokeDay. Know the symptoms to protect yourself and your loved ones.

WHS celebrates Health Care Facilities Week by recognizing our "Heroes of Health Care Facilities." A big thanks to our facilities team for the important role they play in ensuring a safe and efficient environment for all patients, residents, visitors and staff within hospitals. #HealthCareHeroes

Respiratory therapists have been working harder than ever throughout the pandemic. Respiratory Care Week is a chance for WHS to celebrate our respiratory care team, and applaud them for their dedication to providing Great Patient Care. Thank you for all you do each day. #RCWeek20