ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — Thousands of veterans visit Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and outpatient clinics every year, but sometimes it's difficult just to get there.
In our region, there are dozens of volunteer drivers to help veterans make their appointments, but the VA is looking for more people who are willing to give back.
The VA has about 300 volunteers working in different areas.
But officials said that, since services were expanded in the last year, they're looking for even more volunteers. Read More...
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is now offering more types of treatment for their cancer patients.
Tuesday, they revealed their newly expanded Conemaugh Cancer Center, which will now have radiation oncology services.
Congressman John Joyce even stopped by to see the new facility.
The new linear accelerator in the center lowers the risk of healthy tissue being damaged during radiation treatment.
This allows cancer patients to receive all of their necessary treatments in one place. Read More...