Increased wait times at Shenango Valley hospitals pushes UPMC to expand

UPMC Horizon leaders talk about future expansions, staff's solid work ethic

Dave Patton said if there's one thing he is most impressed with in his role at UPMC, it's the work ethic and care of the staff.

Increased wait times at Shenango Valley hospitals pushes UPMC to expand

FARRELL, Pa. (WKBN) - Administrators with the three UPMC hospitals in Mercer and Lawrence counties say they are handling the increased numbers of patients who've had to go to other facilities after the closing of Sharon Regional Medical Center. This time of year is often busier for hospitals across the region and around the country. Those in charge of the UPMC campuses locally are no different. "This is our -- clearly -- our busier times on the …

UPMC Takes Over MedExpress

UPMC has taken over the operations of the MedExpress Urgent Care Center on Plank Road in Altoona.  Reportedly, this is part of a partnership with the national chain, GoHealth Urgent Care.  In the spring, the name of the facility will change to UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care Center.  GoHealth has over 300 health centers in the United States.  These centers are located in 14 states and 198 cities.