Dauphin News

Penn State Health and OSS Health have formed a partnership to address the increasing demand for orthopaedic services in the West Shore region. This collaboration aims to enhance patient access to high-quality care by combining the expertise of both organizations.

Starting this spring, Penn State Health Orthopaedics physicians will offer services at the OSS Health West Shore clinic on Good Hope Road in Enola. The two health systems plan to expand their offerings at this location over the next year, including clinics, physical therapy, and ambulatory surgical services. These additions are intended to provide patients with more options and deliver high-quality care in cost-effective outpatient settings.

OSS Health operates as an independent health system with eight locations in the region, including two in the West Shore area—Enola and Mechanicsburg. Under this partnership, Penn State Health physicians will collaborate with OSS Health's team across various orthopaedic subspecialties. Furthermore, some OSS Health physicians will join the medical staff at Hampden Medical Center.

Dr. April Armstrong from Penn State College of Medicine stated that this collaboration would "expand patient access to convenient, high-level, quality orthopaedic care." Dr. Chad Rutter of OSS Health expressed excitement about working together with Penn State Health to improve patients' quality of life in the region.

The partnership is also supported by a shared commitment to education. OSS Health offers a rotation program for fifth-year Penn State Health orthopaedic residents to gain experience in community private practice settings. Additionally, several OSS Health physicians have ties to Penn State College of Medicine through their education or residencies.

This collaboration is expected not only to improve patient care but also to create a robust educational environment for future orthopaedic specialists.