The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged of our community in innumerable ways. Butler Health System remains committed to providing testing, treatments, and preventive vaccinations in line with the most up-to-date scientific evidence. Our mission will always be the health and safety of our patients and our communities.
Please use the links to the right to find BHS resources for COVID-19 topics.
Butler Health System is actively following Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines along with guidance and information from the CDC concerning COVID-19. We encourage the community to seek updated information from the official CDC Coronavirus website.
A message from Ken DeFurio, President and CEO to BHS employees.
Many thanks to our community who have supported our staff during this unprecedented time. We are blessed. Click here to watch.
Inspiring Patient Story
Butler Memorial Hospital celebrates with Mrs. Karen Rich, the first COVID-19 ICU ventilator patient, as she leaves the hospital to return home to her family. “I praise God for answering so many prayers and thank the entire BHS medical team for saving my life,” says Mrs. Rich. Watch her celebration as she leaves the hospital.
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