Who We Are

Mount Nittany Medical Center is a modern, 207-bed acute care facility housing both inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services. As a leader in health and wellbeing, the Medical Center is continually enhancing facilities and services to bring advancements in patient care and improve the quality of life within the communities it serves. Formerly Centre Community Hospital, the organization officially began operating as Mount Nittany Medical Center on November 6, 2003.

A not-for-profit regional hospital located in State College, Pa., the Medical Center serves the residents of central Pennsylvania with a credentialed medical staff of more than 250 physicians in 42 specialties and subspecialties, as well as six physicians who are on our medical staff. In addition, the Medical Center employs about 1,300 skilled healthcare professionals and support staff. Volunteers contribute 68,000 hours of service annually.

Services

• 24-hour Emergency Department Services
• Penn State Cancer Institute & Radiation Oncology Services
• Women’s and Children's Services
• Medical/Surgical Services
• Pediatric Services
• Critical Care Services
• MRI, CT Scan & Nuclear Medicine Services
• Cardiopulmonary Testing & Rehabilitation Services
• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Services
• Diabetes Foot Services
• Joint Replacement Services
• Mental Health Services
• Neurophysiology and Sleep Lab Services
• Rehab Services (Physical & Occupational Therapy, Speech & Hearing Services)
• Laboratory, Radiology & Respiratory Care Services
• Breast Care Services
• Endoscopy Services

Community Outreach

In 2008, Mount Nittany Medical Center contributed more than $3 million in care for patients who were either uninsured, under-insured or unable to pay. In addition, the Medical Staff and healthcare professionals volunteer thousands of hours to the community each year through health screenings, lecture series and support groups.

Affiliations

Mount Nittany Surgical Center

Mount Nittany Medical Center is affiliated with Mount Nittany Surgical Center, an advanced, ambulatory, state-of-the-art surgery center dedicated to providing the very best care to patients seeking elective, same-day surgical services. The Medical Center is also one of the founding members of the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

In April 2006, leaders for The Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Mount Nittany Medical Center signed an affiliation agreement to strengthen clinical care and provide additional resources for patients in the Centre County region. The agreement enhances the medical education and research efforts of the organizations and is a natural progression of the long-standing relationship between the three organizations. For further information about this affiliation, please click here.

Key Executives

Rich Wisniewski, CPA, Interim President, Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey A. Ratner, MD, Chief of Staff

The Medical Center At-A-Glance

• Employs more than 1,300 individuals
• 251 total members on Medical Staff, including 167 on active staff with admitting privileges
• Six physicians employed by the Medical Center
• Accepts more than 240 health plans; will provide care regardless of ability to pay
• With four operating rooms, Mount Nittany Surgical Center has 53 surgeons, representing 53 specialties/subspecialties, who perform more than 5,500 outpatient surgeries annually.

Patient Statistics (Fiscal Year 2007-2008):