Caring for the Commonwealth: Armstrong County Memorial Hospital

September 23, 2025

Pennsylvania’s hospitals are advancing care in exciting ways that support their patients and their communities.

HAP is putting a spotlight on how Pennsylvania hospitals are caring for the commonwealth. Patients rely on hospitals to deliver outstanding care when and where they need it, and our hospitals are rising to the occasion.

In our second edition, we’re highlighting how staff at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital are using a Sensory Sea Wall to help kids get comfortable and engaged with their therapy.

"A sensory wall helps foster language development," said Heather Baileys, ACMH speech-language pathologist. "It helps foster some relaxation and focus, which are all important things for us to have our kids experience whenever they are in therapy."

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