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Pennsylvania hospital offers public Internet access

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The Washington Hospital, a 265-bed hospital in western Pennsylvania, plans to install wireless public Internet service to enhance the patient and guest experience. The not-for-profit, community hospital has signed an agreement with Irving, Texas-based Wayport, Inc., for the technology services.Wayport provides public and private network support and integration for healthcare facilities.

"We are truly excited about offering our patients and their guests this new service," said Telford W. Thomas, president and CEO of The Washington Hospital. "Patients and their guests coming to our hospital want to stay connected to family, friends and work at all times. We are delighted that we can help them do so."

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