Independence Health System Unveils Outpatient Pharmacy at Westmoreland Hospital for Convenience, Community Access

GREENSBURG, PA, Feb. 19, 2025 … Independence Health System (IHS) today unveiled Westmoreland Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacy in a new, more central location to serve the pharmaceutical and well-being needs of the hospital and community. The pharmacy will fill prescriptions, provide over-the-counter medications, and offer convenience items for patients discharged from same-day procedures, their families accompanying them, hospital employees, and the surrounding neighborhoods.

“Westmoreland Hospital is performing modern and complex lifesaving procedures daily. The main lobby did not accurately represent the inspiring work the providers and staff were doing,” said Michael Sekhon, vice president of Ancillary Services, Administration, Independence Health System. “Reimagining the entryway of the hospital, which includes moving the outpatient pharmacy front and center, is exciting and reiterates our focus on improving convenience for patients, their families, and our employees.”

In addition to providing medications, the pharmacy will stock dietary-related items, grab- and-go snacks such as sandwiches, ice cream, and drinks, as well as popular Independence Health System apparel. As part of the retail experience, the pharmacy will host a new addition to the hospital — a scratch-off lottery machine. There are also plans for expanded inventory.

"Recently, both locally owned and chain pharmacies have closed in the Westmoreland area, resulting in reduced access to critical medications," said Jeff Steinmetz, manager, Westmoreland Hospital Pharmacies, Independence Health System. “Our goal of this facility is to provide a central location with greater accessibility to pharmaceutical care and other items patients and community members need to live healthy lifestyles and receive efficient care.”

Westmoreland Hospital will still maintain Meds to Beds — a program where patients’ filled prescriptions can be delivered bedside at the time of discharge.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held earlier today.

The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 724-832-4255. It is located at 532 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg.

-30-

Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and 7,300 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning more than 10 counties.

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health.