DuBois VFD and Penn Highlands hold Code Red Drill

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Volunteer Fire Department and Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital participated in a Code Red Drill Wednesday night, practicing how they would respond to a fire and evacuation at the hospital. Thanks to our dedicated firefighters for continuing to practice their skills... Read More.

Penn Highlands: expect delays in COVID-19 rapid test results

DuBois, PA – Due to the increased testing demand causing the shortage of rapid test kits as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Penn Highlands Healthcare advises patients using outpatient services for COVID-19 testing may experience a delay in receiving results. This delay is... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois receives $1 million for Rural Opioid Response

Howard, PA — Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson announced a $1,000,000 grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Penn Highlands Dubois Regional Medical Center for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Implementation grant. Over the next three years, this funding will aim to strengthen and expand... Read More.

DuBois man pleads guilty to shaking 4-month-old girl

DuBois, PA – A DuBois man accused of injuring his 4-month-old child in 2018 has signed a guilty plea. 30-year-old Dean Sulin had been charged in October with three counts of aggravated assault of the little girl while she was in his care. The 4-month-old had... Read More.

Clearfield Police: vehicle accidents, suspicious person

Clearfield, PA - A couple of vehicle accidents happened in Clearfield recently, including one that ended in a physical altercation. Police also assisted EMS twice at the Penn Highlands Clearfield emergency department with disorderly patients. Clearfield Police investigated reports of a suspicious man behind... Read More.

Penn Highlands celebrates 200th surgery with Mako robot

DuBois, PA – Penn Highlands celebrated their 200th surgery assisted by Mako, the robotic arm. At Penn Highlands DuBois and Clearfield, this Mako technology is used for joint replacements. Mako enhances the skills that surgeons already have, allowing them to make fewer incisions, smaller cuts,... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois will become Level II Trauma Center

DuBois, PA - Our Penn Highlands DuBois hospital working towards operating as a Level II Trauma Center, likely sometime in 2022. Penn Highlands Healthcare Chief Operating Officer Mark Norman gave an update on the exciting news at Thursday's Greater DuBois Chamber of Commerce Business Connections... Read More.