A Look Back at How Hospitals are Caring for the Commonwealth

May 14, 2026

During National Hospital Week, HAP is revisiting its Caring for the Commonwealth video series, which highlights the many ways Pennsylvania hospitals are advancing care, supporting patients, and strengthening communities across the commonwealth. Patients rely on hospitals to deliver outstanding care when and where they need it, and Pennsylvania’s hospitals are rising to the occasion through innovation, community partnerships, and compassionate care.

Featured stories in the series include:

WellSpan Health — Learn how WellSpan Health is using virtual nursing and remote monitoring technology to improve patient safety, reduce falls, support bedside staff, and enhance the overall patient experience.

Armstrong County Memorial Hospital — See how Armstrong County Memorial Hospital is helping children feel more comfortable and engaged in therapy through its innovative Sensory Sea Wall initiative.

Endless Mountains Health Systems — Discover how Endless Mountains Health Systems is addressing food insecurity in rural Susquehanna County through its monthly mobile food pantry program.

Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine — Explore how the LION Mobile Clinic is bringing care directly into communities and expanding access to health services for underserved populations.

Together, these stories showcase the many ways hospitals are caring for the commonwealth every day.

Have a hospital story to feature in this series? Contact Kim Yakowski, HAP manager, media relations.