Thursday, November 6, 2008

UPMC St. Margaret closing Harmar cardiac program

"University of Pittsburgh Medical Center St. Margaret will close its cardiac and pulmonary rehab services at the UPMC St. Margaret Wellness Center in Harmar effective January 5. In a news release, UPMC said the decision was made to concentrate on its core services and programs. It also cited costs and medical insurance as factors. Patients currently enrolled in the cardiac and pulmonary rehab services will be able to continue with the program through January 5. Effective immediately, all new patients inquiring about cardiac and pulmonary rehab services will be given referral information to either UPMC Passavant or UPMC Shadyside programs"

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