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What does it take to be the best? In 2019, West Penn Hospital was recognized by IBM Watson Health™ as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals ® — for the fi fth time*. To reach this level, we brought it all together — high-quality, innovative treatments, an expert, caring staff , and a wide range of services. “West Penn has come such a long way over the last fi ve years. This speaks volumes about the extraordinary dedication of our employees, medical staff , and volunteers,” said Ron Andro, president of West Penn Hospital. This award refl ects achievements throughout the hospital for high patient satisfaction, greater patient safety, better outcomes, shorter stays, shorter emergency wait times, and consistently better care at a lower cost. It all adds up to a better experience for you — 100 percent of the time. *100 Top Hospitals® is a registered trademark of IBM Watson Health. Dr. Crafton helps women detect cancer early Sarah Crafton, MD, gynecologic oncologist, treats both benign and malignant tumors in women’s reproductive systems. She is certifi ed in robotic-assisted surgery for complex pelvic surgery. “I want to be there for my patients through all stages of cancer care, before and after surgery, for their chemotherapy and other support services,” said Dr. Crafton. “It is important that women talk to their doctors about the symptoms related to ovarian cancer, because we don’t have reliable screenings for it,” she added. Dr. Crafton sees patients at West Penn and Forbes hospitals and in Murrysville. SARAH CRAFTON, MD, GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGIST BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR GET MORE INFO AT AHN.ORG/WEST PENN