Independence Health System to Host Free Hernia Education and Screening Event in December

BUTLER, Pa., Nov. 18, 2025 – Independence Health System will host an informative hernia education and free screening event on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Butler Crossroads Campus, located at 129 Oneida Valley Road, Suite 111, Butler, Pa. 

The session will be led by general surgeons Meng-G Lee, MD, and Andrew Szabo, DO. They will present educational information on different types of hernias, their associated risks, and advanced treatment options, including robotic-assisted surgery. Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive question-and-answer session.

Common symptoms of hernias include a noticeable bulge in the abdomen or groin area and discomfort when performing physical activities such as lifting or bending.

Advanced registration is required, and appointment slots are limited. To qualify for the free hernia screening, participants must attend the educational presentation.  To register, call 877-771-1234 and press 3. 

Learn more about Independence Health System’s comprehensive services at www.independence.health.

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 7,000 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning more than 10 counties. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health