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December 21, 2023

VIDEO: Ellwood Medical Center At Center Of Political Controversy

(KDKA) – Congressional Republicans investigating a possible impeachment of President Biden have subpoenaed his son, Hunter, to determine if his overseas business dealings benefited his father, the president. But their inquiry hits closer to home. They’ve also subpoenaed the president’s brother, James Biden, looking at his business dealings including what role he may have played in the takeover and subsequent closing of the Ellwood City Medical Center. They’re looking at whether Joe Biden benefited from those business dealings in our area. This shuttered hospital in Ellwood City hasn’t seen a patient in more than three years, but it’s become a…

April 18, 2023

Medical Equipment To Be Available For Auction From Ellwood City Hospital

Centurion Service Group, a world leader in surplus medical equipment auctions, will be holding a closure auction featuring a variety of fixed assets and medical equipment from Ellwood City Hospital, located at 724 Pershing Street, Ellwood City, PA 16117, on Wednesday, April 26th. Register to bid on hospital and medical equipment in this timed closure event. Lots start closing: 04/26/2023, 9:00 a.m. CT Inspection: Tuesday, April 25, by appointment only Contact Centurion Service Group for payment details. Equipment removal: Monday, May 1 – Thursday, May 11, 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (ET) by appointment only Buyers premium: 20%; Convenience fee: 4%; Additional notes:…

May 13, 2022

Ellwood City Community Health Foundation Grants Money to Ellwood City Fire Department

The old Hospital Foundation, now known as The Ellwood City Community Health Association, has donated $57,772.10 to the Ellwood City Volunteer Fire Department to assist with equipment for the QRS (Quick Response Service). The fire department responds to medical emergencies in the borough and stabilizes patients until an EMS unit can get on scene. When the former Ellwood City Hospital was purchased by Americore Holdings in 2017 it became a for-profit entity therefore they were not able to donate money to them any longer, and from 2017-2020 the foundation went through the process to become a separate non-profit entity. The…

December 29, 2020

PART 2: Top Stories of 2020

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the 2020 calendar year to a close with the top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is our second part of our 2-part series featuring the top stories of 2020. The year was certainly one not soon to be forgotten with the raging COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world, and trickling down to the local level with many obstacles faced by Ellwoodians. We would like to thank all of our readers for contributing to our 1.5 MILLION plus page views this year. If you missed Part 1, please click here to view…

February 20, 2020

VIDEO: KDKA Investigates Ellwood City Medical Center Closure

According to a KDKA report and two-month investigation — involving a deep dive into years of court and financial records — they found the issue of blame may be a complicated one. Officials in the town now without a hospital blame a man named Grant White — the CEO of Americore — a company that promised long-term quality care. Ellwood City and two other Americore hospitals are bankrupt. Read more, www.pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/02/19/ellwood-city-medical-center-closure-with-ties-to-joe-bidens-brother/

February 3, 2020

FBI Raids Americore Hospital in Ellwood City

According to a LeeDaily.com article and many local news reports, nearly two dozen FBI agents recently raided Ellwood City Medical Center, the now-closed Pennsylvania hospital owned by Americore Health. Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court told WPXI that the agents “carried out boxes and boxes of material from the medical center” late last week. The FBI says that they are conducting law enforcement activities, but at this time the agency is not saying more. Ellwood City Medical Center closed in December after the state banned the hospital from admitting patients for various health and safety regulations. Years of financial trouble had plagued…

December 10, 2019

Annarumo Resigns as Ellwood City Medical Center CEO; Community Rallies

Hope. It’s what the Ellwood City Community and Officials had in 2017 when a deal was inked with Americore Health, a company that touted itself as a new healthcare company focused on saving and revitalizing rural communities through the acquisition and management of rural hospitals across the United States. Americore hasn’t been a savior for the hospital in Ellwood City, and hope is running out. Following the acquisition by Americore Health and its leader Grant White, there has been nothing but turmoil, halts in service, lawsuits, payroll issues, a nearly $300,000 unpaid electric bill owed to the borough of Ellwood…

August 21, 2019

Council Votes to Amend Hospital Zoning Ordinance

In a unanimous vote, Ellwood City Council voted on August 19 to amend the hospital/medical district zoning ordinance that they originally passed in May. The proposed amendment will be sent to the borough and Lawrence County planning commissions for review. The amendment adds to the definition of “Health Services” “facilities and residences included in a continuum of care entity.” Borough Manager David Allen said the wording basically boiled down to nursing homes. Solicitor Ed Leymarie said during an Aug 12 agenda meeting that the move will resolve an appeal filed by Penn Med LLC, a lender who is seeking a…

May 21, 2019

Council Votes to Create Hospital/Medical District

Ellwood City Borough Council voted Monday night 6-0 to create a hospital/medical district on the property where the Ellwood City Medical Center is located. Missing from the vote was councilman Rob Brough. There was no public input during Monday’s vote. The move is meant to protect the hospital and surrounding offices from being developed as anything but a medical facility. During a public hearing in April, Benjamin Steinberg an attorney representing Penn Med LLC, a lender who is seeking a more than $5 million judgement against Americore Health LLC, Ellwood Medical Center LLC, and Ellwood Medical Center Real Estate LLC,…

April 16, 2019

Hospital Zoning District Vote To Be Held In May

During a public hearing Monday night, Ellwood City Council voted to advertise an amendment to the zoning ordinance and map regarding the Ellwood City Medical Center. A formal vote to create a zoning district could come as early as the May 20 council meeting. The only speaker during the meeting was Benjamin Steinberg an attorney representing Penn Med LLC, a lender who is seeking a more than $5 million judgement against Americore Health LLC, Ellwood Medical Center LLC, and Ellwood Medical Center Real Estate LLC. Steinberg speaking on behalf of Penn Med LLC, expressed opposition to the zoning district. He…

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