Independence Health System

Independence Health System is a prominent not-for-profit healthcare organization serving Western Pennsylvania. It was established in January 2023 through the merger of Excela Health and Butler Health System, creating the third-largest healthcare system in the region. The system includes five hospitals: Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe, and Westmoreland Hospitals, boasting a combined total of 925 beds. The organization offers a comprehensive spectrum of healthcare services. These include acute care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient and outpatient services, primary care, and a wide array of specialty care areas such as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, women's health, cancer care, behavioral health, and more. They also provide home care and hospice services, and operate physician practices and outpatient surgery centers. Independence Health System is committed to providing integrated care, with many of its practices conveniently located throughout Westmoreland County and surrounding areas, some offering evening and weekend hours. They leverage their network of hospitals and outpatient centers to ensure a continuum of care for their patients. The system employs over 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and approximately 7,300 employees, serving a population base of 750,000 across more than 10 counties. Historically, Excela Health, a key part of the current system, was formally incorporated in 2004 and had its headquarters in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. It comprised three hospitals (Westmoreland, Latrobe, and Frick Hospitals) and a network of affiliated services. The merger with Butler Health System in 2023 was a significant step to expand resources, expertise, and reach, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare for the communities they serve. Dr. Barry L. Bupp, a pediatric dentist, is affiliated with this system, as indicated by his listing on the Excela Health (now Independence Health System) website.