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Inc Dr. Guren I Dr. JafTe BRIDGEVILLEs MT. LEBANON 331'895 -4- cal president, said the move might result in better delivery of care through the sharing of each hospital's distinctive programs. "We have specific services in the area of reconstructive oral surgery, for instance, that are unique to us and complementary to what we might do with Mercy in a cooperative effort, with its advanced orthopedic services, neurological services." Sister Andiorio said the talks took shape as a two-way dialogue with Mercy seeking to reduce its bed census and Central Medical seeking use of Mercy's more advanced cardiac care facilities.

She noted that hospitals here as well as those across the nation have been trying to adjust to a more competitive medical marketplace. In many cases, the strategy has entailed a cutback on patient beds, sharing services with other hospitals, and an emphasis on outpatient care. She said the two centers already share cardiology programs, with about 50 advanced-heart surgery patients from Central Medical being sent to Mercy each year. Both hospitals are non-profit subsidiaries of parent corporations. In addition, each considered a merger eight years ago with South Side Hospital.

4- Expires Jan. 31st, 1987 V4 BW X-Ravs simple one visit cleaning SI By David Guo Post-Gazette Stall Writer Mercy Hospital and Central Medical Center and Hospital are considering a merger that would involve the sharing of beds and services as well as corporate administration, according to officials of both facilities. Mercy President Sister Joanne Marie Andiorio said yesterday that the two hospitals have decided to hire an outside consultant to examine how a consolidation of the two Uptown facilities might be structured. Sister Andiorio added that informal talks began nearly a year ago, and that the discussions are still in the "very, very beginning stages." But Andiorio said the hospitals decided to make ah official announcement yesterday because "we thought it would be more forthright if we were going to have an honest dialogue. There have been a lot of rumors and we thought it would be better if we could share this information publicly." A consultant should be selected within a month or so, Sister Andiorio said.

"We expect if things hang together well, we would have something more definitive in three to six months." Thomas Gallagher, Central Medi- Wrestler pinned with charges in plane incident By Jan Ackerman Post-Gazette Staff Writer In this corner, weighing 240 pounds and standing 6 feet, was Jim ''The Anvil" In the aisle, weight and height unknown, was USAir flight attendant Ava Winston. The matchup took place Thursday afternoon while Neidhart was flying on USAir Flight 40 from Tampa to Pittsburgh to participate in a wrestling match in the Civic Arena. Neidhart was the apparent winner on the plane, but he lost in a follow-up bout with FBI agents, who charged him with pounding Winston on the arm after she refused to serve him a beer. The charge is "interfering with flight crew members," a federal offense that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and $10,000 fine, said U.S. Attorney J.

Alan Johnson. Dave Fargnoli, promotion coordinator of the World Wrestling Federation in Stamford, said this was the first time that Neidhart has been arrested. "We understood that Jim was detained, but we have no official statement," Fargnoli said yesterday. FBI Special Agent Peter Krusing said Neidhart and Winston got into a dispute after Neidhart claimed to have free coupons to pay for $3 worth of beer but couldn't produce-them. When Winston and Stephanie Ziglar.

another flight attendant, refused to serve the beer, Neidhart clenched his fist and struck Winston four or five times in the upper left arm, according to an FBI affidavit. Neidhart was released on his own recognizance after appearing before U.S. District Magistrate Robert C. Mitchell. He is a tag-team partner of Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.

Lucchino seeks 3rd term Frank J. Lucchino, county controller since 1980, yesterday announced his bid for re-election to a third four-year term. Lucchino, 47, of Highland Park, said he hopes to use the controller's post to help county government become a stronger leader in the community. Lucchino is the first to make a bid for the controller's post. Buses to be rerouted Port Authority buses from the South Hills will be rerouted onto the 10th Street Bridge tomorrow from 7:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. because the Smithfield Street Bridge will be closed while utility crews perform inspections. Ice rinks open Monday City ice skating rinks will remain open Monday, the day other city facilities will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King's birthday. The Schenley Park skating rink will be open from 1 p.m. to 3:30 pirn, and from 4 p.m.

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