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Rep. Thompson introduces HEALTH Act for telehealth services

Friday, June 12 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth, or the HEALTH Act. The bill will codify Medicare reimbursement for community health centers and rural health clinics for telehealth services. The COVID-19 pandemic... Read More.

Abuse investigation after 2-year-old Clarion boy found with bruises

Tuesday, June 2 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – Police and CYS are investigating the case of the suspected child abuse of a 2-year-old boy in Clarion County. The toddler was examined at UPMC Children's Hospital on May 21 and had multiple bruises. The abuse is suspected to have happened at Leatherwood... Read More.

Penn Highlands will continue strict safety protocols in green phase

Friday, May 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As the Tri-County area transitions to the green phase this Friday, May 29, officials at Penn Highlands Healthcare reiterate their adherence to the safety of patients, staff and the communities they serve as the local health system’s first priority. “Our precautions and... Read More.

Penn Highlands clarifies no visitors, but one support person allowed

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Hospitals remain cautious but have been able to return to providing more elective procedures. COVID-19 safety precautions are still in place at the hospital. In addition, they would like to clarify that Penn Highlands is allowing one support person per non-COVID-19 patient. This... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare gives update, says elective procedures increasing

Friday, May 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Hospitals remain cautious but have been able to return to providing more elective procedures. Dr. Shaun Sheehan, the COVID-19 task force leader at Penn Highlands Healthcare, says most of the coronavirus-dedicated units at the hospitals have been switched back to their original... Read More.

Construction begins for Center of Excellence at Penn Highlands DuBois

Tuesday, May 19 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Construction for the Center of Excellence at the Penn Highlands DuBois West campus will begin this week. Starting Tuesday, patients are asked to park in front of the Central Resource Center in the lot that adjoins to the hospital’s parking. Staff and... Read More.

WPAL DuBois extends free access to all healthcare workers

Monday, May 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The WPAL DuBois Fitness Center, located at 37 East Long Ave in Downtown DuBois, is excited to announce that they are extending their free access to now include all healthcare workers! In addition to youth offerings, all first responders, military, law enforcement,... Read More.

Paving in Penn Highlands DuBois West parking lot this week

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Due to paving scheduled in the hospital's main parking lot for this week (starting May 11), patients and visitors of Penn Highlands DuBois West campus should be aware of traffic flow changes. They'll have signs to direct vehicles where to go.

$324 million awarded to hospitals across PA; Penn Highlands not one of them

Saturday, May 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that nearly $324 million in funding has been awarded to 31 hospitals across the commonwealth through the Hospital Emergency Loan Program, or HELP, which provides short-term financial relief as hospitals combat the surge of COVID-19 cases... Read More.

Penn Highlands could see more patients as elective surgeries now allowed

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — As the Pennsylvania Department of Health is starting to allow hospitals to schedule and perform elective surgeries and other non-emergency procedures, our Penn Highlands Healthcare system could start seeing more patients. Because hospitals statewide had been performing mostly emergency care and healthcare... Read More.

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