Independence Health System

07/28/2026

🖤💛 We hope Yinz enjoy the first day of training camp! 💛🖤

These little ones are already showing off their Yinzer pride in black and gold. Whether they're cheering from the sidelines or napping through the game, they're already part of the black-and-gold tradition.

Drop a 🖤💛 below and help us welcome these tiny teammates!

07/24/2026

Many women experience pelvic floor issues, but they don’t always know where to go for help.

On Inside IHS, host Larry Richert sits down with Samantha Funair, pelvic health physical therapist, to break down pelvic floor therapy in a way that’s easy to understand.

Learn what to expect and how pelvic health physical therapy can help improve your daily life.

💬 Listen to the interview to learn more: https://youtu.be/1iQbUzuER84

07/23/2026

🌿 Tick bites are more common than you think — do you know what to look for?

This week on Inside IHS on KDKA’s Big K Morning Show, Dr. Gabrielle Beck, Family Medicine Physician, breaks down:
✔️ Early signs of Lyme disease
✔️ What to do if you’ve been bitten
✔️ When to seek care

🎙️ Listen to learn how to help protect you and your loved ones from ticks: https://youtu.be/L20F0GU2BvQ

As part of our weekly radio segment, Inside IHS, we’re bringing expert insight straight to our community — helping you stay informed and protected all summer long.

07/21/2026

Recently, Dr. Shripal Shrishrimal, Medical Director of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, and Ashley Green, Sleep Lab Supervisor, joined WISR 680AM & 107.5FM to discuss the new Sleep Lab at Butler Memorial Hospital and how expanded sleep services are helping patients get the answers they need for better rest and better health.

Sleep disorders can impact everything from your energy levels and mood to your long-term health. The new Sleep Lab is designed to provide comprehensive testing and support in a comfortable, patient-centered environment.

🎙️ Learn more about our sleep medicine services and take the first step toward healthier sleep: https://youtu.be/e2WnGYZKvzA

07/20/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Nitin Agarwal and Dr. David Kojo Hamilton to our Neurosurgery team!

Both board-certified neurological surgeons bring extensive expertise in advanced spine care, minimally invasive procedures, and complex neurological surgery. Their experience and commitment to patient-centered care will help expand access to specialized neurosurgical services across our communities.

Drs. Agarwal and Hamilton are now accepting new patients ages 18 and older.

📞 Call 724-532-0866 to schedule an appointment.

Drs. Agarwal and Hamilton will be affiliated with Latrobe, Westmoreland, and Frick Hospitals. They will be accepting new patients 18 years of age and older. Patients can call 724-532-0866 to schedule an appointment

07/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mark Hospodar!

With nearly 35 years of experience in neurology and specialized expertise in multiple sclerosis care, Dr. Hospodar is now helping patients access expert neurologic care close to home.

We're proud to continue expanding access to compassionate, comprehensive specialty care throughout western Pennsylvania.

📞 Dr. Hospodar is now accepting new patients ages 18 and older. Call 724-261-5610 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Hospodar will be affiliated with Latrobe, Westmoreland, and Frick Hospitals. He will be accepting new patients 18 years of age and older. Patients can call 724-261-5610 to schedule an appointment.

07/14/2026

Do you know what an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm is?
This week on“Inside IHS”, host Larry Richert sits down with Dr. Justin Wallace, Vascular Surgeon, to break down:
✔️ What an abdominal aortic aneurysm is
✔️ Who’s at risk
✔️ When to get checked
This is information that could help save a life — maybe even yours.

🎙️ Don’t miss this important conversation: https://youtu.be/fv3Hnkf_4hk

Independence Health System is on KDKA Radio’s Big K Morning Show — bringing expert care straight to your morning routine.

🗓 Listen to Inside IHS every Tuesday at 7:20 a.m. on KDKA 1020 AM.

07/10/2026

Advanced infectious disease care—now closer to you.

Meet Dr. Jimmy Chua, an infectious disease specialist dedicated to treating complex conditions and improving access to expert care across our communities. Whether in the hospital or beyond, his focus is simple: making specialized care available when it matters most.

Learn more: https://www.independence.health/find-a-doctor/jimmy-d-chua-md/

07/09/2026

Shoulder pain isn’t just frustrating—it can affect everything you do.

In this video, meet Dr. Jason Clark, who shares how his advanced shoulder and elbow fellowship training allows him to treat complex joint injuries with precision and care.

From everyday aches to more serious conditions, specialized training means more personalized treatment—and a faster path back to the activities you love.

Learn more about Dr. Clark: https://www.independence.health/find-a-doctor/jason-d-clark-do/