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COVID-19 units reopen at Penn Highlands; doctors urge to wear masks, act safely

Friday, November 13 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands Healthcare is urging everyone not to relax about the important safety precautions that have keep COVID-19 from completely overwhelming our area so far. Dr. Shaun Sheehan, leader of the COVID-29 Task Force at the hospital, says that masks are effective... Read More.

Tyrone Hospital joins Penn Highlands Healthcare

Thursday, November 5 by wcednews

Tyrone, PA (November 4, 2020) – Tyrone Hospital has officially joined Penn Highlands Healthcare, effective November 1, following recent regulatory reviews and approvals. Now Penn Highlands Tyrone, this 25-bed, non-profit community hospital becomes the sixth hospital in the Penn Highlands Healthcare system. “Welcoming Penn Highlands Tyrone... Read More.

Penn Highlands gets $500,000 for behavioral health hospital facility

Friday, October 30 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (October 29, 2020) — This month, the City of DuBois was awarded $500,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for updates to the Behavioral Health hospital at Penn Highlands DuBois. The project will construct a standalone behavioral health hospital as part of... Read More.

Free mammograms in DuBois for uninsured or underinsured women

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) that Penn Highlands Life's Journey and Penn Highlands Women’s Care offer, these OB/GYN practices offer free mammograms on an ongoing basis to women who are uninsured or underinsured, or who have... Read More.

Penn Highlands shows off Mako joint replacement surgery robot

Friday, September 25 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn Highlands showed off their Mako SmartRobotics Joint Replacement robot yesterday, a new tool that allows for a quicker surgery, more precise cuts, more personalized knee and hip replacements, and a faster recovery time. Dr. Matt Varacallo, the director of orthopedic robotic surgery... Read More.

Boone, fatal shooting suspect, dies of self-inflicted injuries

Thursday, September 17 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – The man who shot and killed a woman near Clearfield last month has reportedly died from self-inflicted injuries. 36-year-old Anthony Boone had been captured after a massive search when he fled, still armed, from the scene of the shooting. When police found... Read More.

Drugs found in 1-year-old boy’s urine at Punxsutawney Hospital

Monday, August 31 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – A baby's urine tested positive for drugs recently. State Police from Punxsutawney were called to the Punxsutawney Hospital on Aug. 25 for reports of a 1-year-old baby boy from Anita whose urine had traces of drugs. Police do not elaborate on what... Read More.

Flu shots available at Penn Highlands Healthcare locations

Monday, August 24 by wcednews

DuBois, PA (August 21, 2020) – To address public health accessibility for individuals to obtain flu vaccinations this year, Penn Highlands Healthcare announces that starting Monday, August 24, flu shots are available to patients at locations across the region’s health system. This includes Penn... Read More.

5-year-old boy killed in Clearfield County crash Tuesday night

Thursday, August 20 by wcednews

Covington Township, PA – A 5-year-old boy from Altoona was killed in a crash Tuesday night, and two other juveniles and an adult were injured. According to State Police in Clearfield, it happened Tuesday night, around 10:30 p.m. as a 31-year-old Altoona woman was driving... Read More.

Summerville man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash

Wednesday, August 19 by wcednews

Redbank Township, PA – A Summerville man had to be flown to the hospital after he lost control of his motorcycle recently. 49-year-old Steven Lee from Summerville had been riding his Kawasaki ZR1200 motorbike along MacAdam Road in Redbank Township (Clarion County) just before noon... Read More.

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