Posts in 2017 BHS Foundation Golf Outing Rescheduled Posted on Jun 19, 2017 By Connie Downs Due to a large amount of rain over the last few days, the BHS Foundation's "Tee off Fore a Healthier Community" golf outing, scheduled for June 19 was cancelled. The event is rescheduled ... Continue Reading [+] Palliative Care Physician Invited to be Keynote Speaker at Penn State Medical School Posted on Jun 14, 2017 By Connie Downs BHS Physician and Director of Palliative Care, Kathy Selvaggi MS MD FAAHPM was recently invited to be the Keynote Speaker for the Driskill Lecture in Palliative Care at the Penn State College of ... Continue Reading [+] Big Move for new MRI Unit Posted on Jun 5, 2017 By Connie Downs A new MRI Unit was moved into the hospital on May 22. The project began in March when a hole was cut into the side of the building to remove the old unit. Renovations were completed in the space and ... Continue Reading [+] New Castle Physician joins Butler Health System Posted on May 11, 2017 By Connie Downs Kelly A. Palumbo, MD announced recently that her New Castle obstetrics/gynecology practice will join Butler Health System, Lawrence County. The practice will be renamed BHS OBGYN, Kelly A. Palumbo, ... Continue Reading [+] BHS' New Commercials Focus on Patient-Centered Care Posted on May 4, 2017 By Connie Downs Butler Health System recently released three new 30-second commercials as part of its "Caring.Hands. Remarkable Minds" series. These commercials feature pairs of doctors, each giving their ... Continue Reading [+] Heart and Soul Support Group Posted on Apr 28, 2017 By Connie Downs The Heart and Soul support group provides emotional support and ongoing encouragement to patients and families affected by heart disease. The group, held on the third Tuesday of each month from 7 - 8 ... Continue Reading [+] BHS Foundation Crystal Ball Raises over $140,000 Posted on Mar 24, 2017 By Connie Downs Over $140,000 was raised at Butler Health System's Foundation annual Crystal Ball. Proceeds from this event are dedicated toward the developement of a robotic surgery program at Butler Memorial ... Continue Reading [+] BHS Physician named American College of Cardiology Fellow Posted on Feb 3, 2017 Jeffrey C. Astbury has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), in recognition of his professional achievement and commitment to quality cardiovascular care. Dr. ... Continue Reading [+] BHS to offer Weight Loss Program for Patients with Diabetes Posted on Jan 13, 2017 Butler Health System is offering a series of classes designed to help diabetes patients manage their weight. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from January 18 – March 29 from 5 – 6 pm at ... Continue Reading [+]