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Independence health system offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians. With five hospitals, nearly 1,000 healthcare providers and more than 7,000 employees, independence health system serves a ten county region and is the largest employer in butler and westmoreland counties.created by the joining of two independent healthcare systems -- butler health system and excela health -- independence health system provides exceptional care to our patients, offering a wide variety of healthcare services and options, while keeping your care close to home.