September 2008

St. Barnabas Health System Remains at Forefront of Patient Care

By Vanessa Orr

More than a century ago, St. Barnabas Home was founded to provide care for incurably ill men and boys. Now known as St. Barnabas Health System, the nonprofit organization continues to serve the healthcare needs of western Pennsylvanians through its medical center, nursing homes, assisted living facility, independent living residences and Free Care Fund programs..


     
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Perspective

WHAT’S BEING DONE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING?

The Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates in a five-state area in the Upper Ohio Valley, defined by watershed basins. Established in 1866, the Pittsburgh District’s work and responsibilities are huge and complex, including a system of 16 reservoirs and 42 local flood protection projects. To talk about some of these projects, we visited with Commanding Officer Colonel Michael P. Crall.

    

 
 

 

  
 

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