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Steubenville, Ohio—March 9, 2026 – Trinity Health System, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is proud to announce that Trinity Home Health has been recognized as a Top-Performing U.S. Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report. In its inaugural "Best Home Health" ratings, U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 12,000 Medicare-certified agencies nationwide. Trinity Home Health is among an elite group of only 1,319 agencies—roughly the top 10 percent—to earn the "High Performing" designation. This rating is reserved for agencies that consistently exceed expectations in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes. Darlene Byard, Director of Trinity Home Health, credits this achievement to the collective heart and expertise of her frontline staff. “The Trinity Home Health Staff is truly amazing and very passionate about the care provided to the patients we serve,” Byard said. “Each and every day the staff goes above and beyond to ensure all patients receive the most appropriate care to help in their healing and help them back on the road to recovery.” U.S. News & World Report developed these ratings to help prospective patients and their families navigate the complexities of home-based care. The evaluation used data-driven criteria, including: - Patient outcomes and recovery rates. - Prevention of unplanned ER visits and hospitalizations. - Overall quality of clinical instructions and care coordination. Trinity Home Health’s inclusion in this elite tier highlights the high standard of medical services delivered directly to homes throughout the community, ensuring patients can recover safely and effectively in a familiar environment. “I am very proud to lead such a remarkable group of individuals,” Byard said. “They show such compassion in all patient interactions while providing the utmost excellent care!” If you’d like to interview Darlene Byard about Trinity Home Health’s program, please contact Laurie Labishak, using the information in the header of this press release. Read the full article

First program to achieve accreditation in Tri-State Area. Steubenville, Ohio—February 19, 2026–Trinity Health System is proud to announce that its Nurse Residency Program has been awarded the Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This prestigious accreditation distinguishes Trinity Health System as a leader in nursing excellence, marking it as the first and only program in the Tri-State area to achieve this global standard. The ANCC PTAP accreditation is the highest seal of approval for nurse residency programs. It validates that Trinity Health System provides a rigorous, evidence-based environment that supports new graduate nurses as they transition from the classroom to clinical practice. By meeting these national standards, Trinity Health System ensures that its nursing staff is equipped with the tools, mentorship, and clinical competency necessary to provide the highest quality of care to the community. Out of thousands of healthcare facilities across the country, Trinity Health System is one of only 319 programs nationwide to earn this distinction. "Meeting the high standards of an accrediting agency offers the new graduates the support that is needed during their first year as a registered nurse, resulting in the elevation of nursing practice within our ministry,” Donna Kiaski, BLA, RN, Nurse Residency Program Coordinator, said. Media Invitation: Accreditation Celebration Trinity Health System invites members of the media to join leadership and nursing staff for a formal celebration of this milestone. - What: ANCC PTAP Accreditation Celebration - When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. - Where: Main Lobby, Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio - Photo/Interview Opportunities: Interviews will be available with program coordinators, newly accredited residents, and hospital leadership. Read the full article

Trinity Health System has scheduled its December "Walks with a Doc". In Steubenville, the gathering will take place this Thursday, December 11, and walkers will meet in St. Clairsville this Saturday, December 13. Read the full article