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Business Review Index

Section A
- Oil City, and Surrounding Areas.

Section B
- Oil and Gas, Coal, Timber, Farming

Section C
- Franklin /  Sugar Creek.

Section D
- Financial, Utilities, Transit and Real Estate.

Section E
- Health.

Section F
- Leisure, Tourism

Section G
- Education.

Section H
- Clarion.

Section I
- Clarion.

Section E:

Outlook appears healthy 02/25/2009
The health business — another linchpin of the economy — appears to be well in this region.

Clarion Hospital says its bottom line is good, and five more doctors have joined the medial staff. At Grove City Medical Center, significant investment has been made in new technology. Titusville Area Hospital said it posted additional growth in 2008 through new technology and in the addition of more services.


UPMC Northwest to open new unit 02/25/2009
The opening of UPMC Northwest’s new rehabilitation center/transitional care unit and the appointment of a new president will highlight the hospital’s activities in 2009.

Achievements in 2008 included the addition of a promising new form of cancer treatment, four awards and the addition of three doctors to the hospital staff.


Titusville puts its focus on patient care 02/25/2009
Titusville Area Hospital is entering the new year with enthusiasm as we focus our energy and resources on excellence in patient care.

Our staff is honored to have received recognition for high patient satisfaction in inpatient medical and surgical care.


Clarion Hospital makes advancements 02/25/2009
CLARION — The numbers show another year of advancements for Clarion Hospital.

In the fiscal year which ran from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, the hospital reported 3,192 admissions, 18,656 emergency room visits and 351 births.


Grove city invest in new technology 02/25/2009
Grove City invests in new technology

Hospice expansion tops year at VNA 02/25/2009
Expanded hospice services, continued exceptional patient satisfaction ratings and the addition of therapeutic massage were among achievements in 2008 for the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County.

Business up at Community Ambulance 02/25/2009
Community Ambulance Service posted another busy year in 2007 with a total of 18,920 patient contacts or transports — an 8 percent increase over 2007.

The number includes emergency and non-emergency sretcher transports and wheelchair-accessible transportation in the agency’s courtesy coach van.


Campaign starts at Laurelbrooke 02/25/2009
BROOKVILLE — The Laurelbrooke Landing continuing care retirement community in Brookville offers innovative care solutions for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.


Snyder Finishes remodeling work 02/25/2009
MARIENVILLE -- Windsor House at Snyder Memorial Health Care Center is in a country setting, located on the edge of the Allegheny National Forest along Route 66 in Marienville.

Built in 1987, Windsor House at Snyder Memorial is a long-term care facility.


A new approach finds a following 02/25/2009
Dr. Ryan Jackson is celebrating his third year in Franklin as part of Gonstead Family Chiropractic.

The Franklin location is one of three Gonstead practices with partner offices in Meadville and Corry as well. There will be a fourth office established in the Hermitage area in the near future.


West Park Rehab completes an expansion 02/25/2009
West Park Rehab, under the direction of Edward St. Clair, has entered its ninth year of business in Franklin.

The practice operates out of one location at 571 Pone Lane, providing services for physical rehabilitation, pediatrics, aquatics, ergonomic/work rehab, massage therapy and wellness.