Independence Health System, one of Westmoreland County’s largest employers, is a regional health system serving communities across Westmoreland, Butler, Clarion, and surrounding counties. Anchored by Westmoreland, Latrobe, and Frick Hospitals—as well as outpatient centers including the Squares at Norwin, Latrobe, and Connellsville—the system provides advanced services in cardiology, pulmonology, oncology, women’s health, orthopedics, and more. Since its founding, the system has strengthened its financial foundation while delivering expert, accessible care close to home.
The system improves community health through free screenings and wellness education for cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Its Advanced Lung Center, nationally recognized with a 3-Star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, provides early detection for lung cancer, while the Latrobe Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program trains physicians to serve local communities. The system also supports food drives, charity walks, youth programs, and local festivals, providing funding and volunteers to enhance community well-being.
As the largest employer in Westmoreland and Butler counties with 7,300 employees, Independence Health System continues to expand career opportunities while maintaining strong retention through competitive benefits, recognition programs, and tuition assistance. Partnerships with schools, universities, and technical programs help develop local talent, including the Independence Health System School of Anesthesia in partnership with Saint Vincent College, which trains students nationwide for careers in Nurse anesthesia.
The system also boosts the local economy by partnering with Westmoreland-based suppliers and service providers for services such as catering, maintenance, landscaping, printing, transportation, construction and marketing. Its employee Perks Program encourages staff to support local businesses, reinforcing the commitment to “shop small” and reinvest in the community.
A strong business community depends on leaders who invest in both their organizations and their communities, Independence Health System exemplifies this by providing quality healthcare, creating jobs, and supporting local businesses.
