Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation

06/17/2026

Connellsville youth is on the move at P.E. in the Park!

The Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation recently donated sports and outdoor equipment, sunscreen, and healthy snacks for campers at P.E. in the Park located at East Park in Connellsville. P.E. in the Park is a four week summer physical education camp that keeps kids active, builds confidence, and encourages friendship through games, fitness, and movement.

We had the opportunity to meet one of the camp counselors who participated in the program as a child. He shared how the experience taught him the importance of teamwork and respecting others, and he is now giving back by helping create those same meaningful experiences for the new generation of campers.

Ashley McCutcheon-Saylor directs this important summer camp program and is dedicated to harnessing the campers' exceptional energy for all of the fun activities.

Teaching children that movement is medicine is priceless!

Pictured in left photo are the P.E. in the Park campers, camp counselors, and Ashley McCutcheon-Saylor, Health and Physical Education Teacher. In the right photo are Ashley McCutcheon-Saylor and Anthony Cancro, Chief Development Officer at Independence Health System.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Today, the Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation was pleased to recognize our Third Annual Community Healthcare Work Ethic Award recipient.

This year's recipient, Amy Pifer, Operational Services Lead at the Advanced Wound Center, has dedicated more than 30 years of service in a variety of roles, including the past 16 years at the Advanced Wound Center. Amy is deeply committed to patient care, operational excellence, and collaboration within her team and with leadership in other service lines.

The Community Healthcare Work Ethic Award was established in 2024 to recognize and reward outstanding Westmoreland Hospital and EHMG staff who consistently embody compassion and empathy for our patients and their families while ensuring the highest level of integrity and ethics. Award recipients receive a check for $1,000 and a certificate of appreciation.

Congratulations, Amy, and thank you for all you do to serve our patients and community!

Pictured in left photo with Amy Pifer are Brian Fritz, President of Westmoreland, Latrobe, and Frick Hospitals; Anthony Cancro, Chief Development Officer; Dave Lynn, Chair of the Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation. In the right photo, she is joined by Manesha Jethmalani, Practice Manager and Amanda Kukan, Vice President of Surgical Service Line.

06/02/2026

Agreement paves way to final closing in late September or early October 2026 and supports planned $800 million investment to strengthen hospitals and expand care in Western Pa.

05/19/2026

Family Fun Day is almost here! Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 1-4 PM at Statler's Fun Center for a fun-filled afternoon of go-karts, mini golf, and more!

Proceeds will benefit the Independence Health System Sports Medicine Program in the Westmoreland Area. At the Sports Medicine Center, our specialists diagnose and treat patients helping to restore function whether injured from sports, weekend activities or everyday life. Movement is medicine!

Come join us and get moving!

To purchase tickets or sponsor the event visit: www.Independence.Health/FamilyFunDay

05/06/2026

Yesterday, the Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation hosted a cocktail reception focused on leadership insights and the future of healthcare in our region.

Community leaders, legislators, higher educational institutions, system physicians, Westmoreland/Frick Hospital board members, and past Independence Health System board members all gathered, to once again, commit to the patient first and always culture that prevails regardless of our name.

Guests had the opportunity to hear from Ken DeFurio, President & CEO; Brian Fritz, President of Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospital; Dr. Mary Elizabeth Kovacik Eicher, Associate Chief Medical Officer, and Anthony Cancro, Chief Development Officer.

The reception reflected the core healing values that tie us together as clinicians, administrators, community leaders, and grateful patients. The Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation would like to thank all who attended the event.

03/25/2026

An unforgettable evening commemorating 50 years of healthcare excellence at Westmoreland Hospital! The room was filled with old friends and new friends, all coming together for one night - one great cause!

The Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation's Black Tie for Hearts Gala was held on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at the Greensburg Country Club. The evening featured fast-paced casino games, great prizes, music, cocktails, and exceptional food. Independence Health System's past and present leadership were all on hand to celebrate with a champagne toast sponsored by the Charley Family.

Proceeds from this year's event will directly support the addition of a fifth hybrid electrophysiology (EP) lab at Westmoreland Hospital, continuing excellence in cardiology and ensuring access to state-of-the art care for patients and families.

We are immensely proud of our Cardiology Services at Westmoreland Hospital for their many recent accolades and awards in 2026.

* No. 1 Hospital in Pennsylvania for Coronary Intervention
*Five-Star distinctions in coronary interventional procedures and treatment of heart attack
*America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention
*Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services

A special thank you to our many generous sponsors and everyone who joined us in celebrating 50 years! We could not have done this without your support.

The High Roller - Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary

The Bank Roller - Artech Group LLC / A. Martini & Company, Ensemble Health Partners, SEI Investments Company

The Pit Boss - Dr. James Adisey, The Charley Family, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Harmon House Health & Rehabilitation, Penn Line Enterprises, Inc., PNC

The Jackpot and The Players Club - Please click here to view a complete listing of our valued sponsors. https://www.independence.health/newsroom/2026/march/the-westmoreland-frick-foundations-black-tie-for/

A special thank you to our Planning Committee Members: Ron Eberhardt, Anthony Cancro, Holly Ruble, Lori Coleman, Haley Smolleck, Denise Addis, Ann Albanesi, Mallory Baker, Patti Buhl, Ashley Frederick, Keri Sciullo, and Joan Stairs.

Photos courtesy of Aiden Stairs Photography.

03/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the heart team at Westmoreland Hospital for completing more than 600 TAVR procedures in five years!

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic valve stenosis. This minimally invasive procedure allows the specialist to replace damaged aortic valves without the need for open-heart surgery.

03/04/2026

New Season, New Beginnings for our Newborns at Westmoreland Hospital with our new Halo BassiNests!

The Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation proudly supported the Family Additions Maternity Center at Westmoreland Hospital with the purchase of Halo BassiNests to welcome all of our newborns.

A Halo BassiNest is able to provide a safe place for a newborn baby to sleep and rest directly next to the mother's hospital bed without the mother having to be separated across the room from her newborn. The mother can stay close within arms reach of the baby, allowing for close monitoring and support of safe sleep practices.

We are immensely proud of our Family Additions Maternity Center at Westmoreland Hospital that proudly delivers 53% of all babies born in Westmoreland County and has received many recent accolades and awards in 2026 to include:

* Cribs for Kids® Infant Safe Sleep Hospital Certification

* Westmoreland Hospital Named High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care and Maternity Care Access Hospital by U.S. News & World Report

02/24/2026

NEED YOUR HELP! ***SEVERE NATIONWIDE BLOOD SHORTAGE***

Please consider donating at the Frick Hospital Blood Drive if your eligible! February 27, 2026 from Noon to 5PM 4th Floor Conference Room.

There are still slots available to sign up to donate at the Blood Drive this Friday, February 27th at Frick Hospital from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the 4th floor Conference Room.

If you are eligible and available to donate to sign up at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html

There is a severe nationwide shortage, especially of blood types O Neg, O Pos, A Neg, and B Neg.

Hospital blood product supply is dependent upon blood donations through the American Red Cross.

Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.