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Area Family Facing Hardships

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Click Here to Watch Video Report. DUBOIS - A young family IS facing unimaginable challenges on their journey to an unlikely parenthood. Brittany and Gerome Neiswonger after being told that they couldn’t have children have been blessed with two daughters, two year-old Haven and three... Read More.

Brockway Basketball Coach Dies from Medical Complications

Thursday, January 9 by wcednews

BROCKWAY - Brockway Girls’ Basketball Coach Dick Esposito died Monday morning from illness based complications. Coach Esposito began his career in the late 1970s at DuBois Central Christian, now Catholic, with softball. He also held the title of Athletic Director at Penn State DuBois from 1986... Read More.

Punxsutawney Medical Call Turns Into Assault Charge

Monday, September 30 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - What started as a simple medical call escalated into an assault charge in Punxsutawney last week. Authorities were called to 504 Sutton Street for a possible overdose. The boyfriend of 31 year-old Deanna Burkett was having difficulties waking her and called for medical... Read More.

Clearfield County Prison Board hears mothers’ complaints about medical treatment

Thursday, December 21 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – At this week's Clearfield County Prison Board meeting, two former inmates' mothers complained about medical treatment at the jail. One woman claimed that while her son was incarcerated, he started taking lithium even though he had no prior medications. She said that... Read More.

Tuesday fundraiser will benefit Free Medical Clinic of DuBois

Monday, February 27 by wcednews

DUBOIS – The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois is having its first fundraiser “dine in” at Luigi’s on Tuesday, tomorrow, from 11am-9pm. There will be a 50/50 raffle, and a basket raffle sponsored by Mackie’s Auto Detailing and U-Haul. All proceeds will benefit the services provided... Read More.

Abla joins Penn Highlands as Chief Medical Officer

Monday, October 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS – A new Chief Medical Officer has joined the Penn Highlands Healthcare staff in DuBois. Doctor Trina Abla is taking on the CMO duties as Doctor Russell Cameron transitions into semi-retirement and limits his duties at Penn Highlands. Dr. Abla has experience serving as CMO... Read More.

DuBois Medical Supply joins Penn Highlands Healthcare

Wednesday, April 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – DuBois Medical Supply, Inc. recently joined Penn Highlands Healthcare as a part of its regional health system. Having DuBois Medical Supply Company as part of Penn Highlands Healthcare will help ease patients’ transition from inpatient and outpatient care. The company provides an... Read More.

Highlands Hospital in southwest PA joins Penn Highlands Healthcare

Saturday, April 2 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - April 1, 2022 - Highlands Hospital officially joined Penn Highlands Healthcare, effective April 1, following recent regulatory reviews and approvals. Now Penn Highlands Connellsville, this 64-bed non-profit community hospital becomes the eighth hospital in the Penn Highlands Healthcare system and the second... Read More.

Penn Highlands Healthcare adds St. Marys Pharmacy/Bennetts Valley Pharmacy

Thursday, January 6 by wcednews

Saint Marys, PA – Penn Highlands Healthcare is kicking off 2022 with the purchase of St. Marys Pharmacy/Bennetts Valley Pharmacy. The affiliation became effective January 1, 2022. In its continuing efforts to provide patients and their families with the highest level of care, Penn Highlands... Read More.

Medicare Open Enrollment underway until Dec. 7

Friday, October 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) reminds consumers that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries began last Friday, Oct. 15 and ends on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Any new coverage selected or changes to existing benefits takes effect January 1, 2022. During... Read More.

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