Source: US State of Pennsylvania
March 25, 2025 – Torrance, PA
ADVISORY – WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Department of Human Services, IUP to Announce Health Care Collaboration to Train Future Physicians in Clinical Setting at Torrance State Hospital
DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh will join leadership from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) to announce IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine at Torrance State Hospital.
Torrance State Hospital is a DHS facility that provides inpatient services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a supportive and restorative environment. This partnership with IUP will educate and train future osteopathic physicians in a clinical setting at Torrance State Hospital while also addressing the urgent need for health care professionals in rural and underserved communities.
Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to maintaining rural access to quality health care and his 2025-26 budget proposal makes critical investments that support the health care workforce and address barriers to access for Pennsylvanians in rural communities.
WHAT:
DHS, IUP to announce partnership for IUP’s College of Osteopathic Medicine at Torrance State Hospital
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 1:30 PM
WHERE:
Greizman Classroom #2, Torrance State Hospital, 121 Longview Drive Torrance, PA 15779
MEDIA RSVP:
Media should email ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov with the name and media outlet for the reporter who will be in attendance. Attendees will require identification to enter the hospital.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Brandon Cwalina, DHS – ra-pwdhspressoffice@pa.gov