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Thank to you medical responders during EMS Week!

Thursday, May 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As we celebrate EMS Week, we want to specifically thank our emergency services crews. Whether you are an EMT, paramedic, ambulance driver, or work as any medical first responder, we appreciate you! We're delivering snack baskets and water to our local EMS stations... Read More.

National EMS Week May 16-22

Friday, May 14 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – This upcoming week is EMS Week, May 16-22, where we take some time to recognize the many individuals who respond in emergencies and keep us safe when we're injured or ill. No matter if you are an EMT, paramedic, ambulance driver, or... Read More.

Clearfield Police: multiple medical and psychological emergencies

Saturday, May 1 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police helped with a few medical and psychological emergencies recently. In one case, they used CPR on a woman who had collapse on a sidewalk. In another recent case, they transported a woman to Penn Highlands for a psychological evaluation.... Read More.

State flags to fly half-staff for Trooper Mitchell from DuBois

Thursday, February 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Governor Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds in Clearfield and Jefferson Counties to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Trooper Monty Mitchell, the 45-year-old State Police Trooper from the DuBois barracks who... Read More.

Last day to enroll in Pennie, state-based health coverage during open enrollment

Friday, January 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that Friday, Jan. 15 is the deadline to enroll at pennie.com for health coverage that includes free testing and treatment for COVID-19. “All plans provide free coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment and there are many affordable... Read More.

Department of Corrections honoring prison medical and dental workers

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Corrections (DOC) officials are highlighting a different employee group for their work to support the department, its mission and the inmates at the state's 24 state correctional facilities, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic. This past week officials recognized medical... Read More.

House of Reps bill would ensure COVID-19 death benefits for first responders

Tuesday, July 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced legislation to ensure families of first responders receive line-of-duty death benefits in the event their loved ones die as result of COVID-19. “First responders who die as the result of COVID-19 deserve the same benefits of those... Read More.

Free Medical Clinic golf outing registration due by today

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois will host the 8th Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, July 19, at the Silver Woods Golf Course in Treasure Lake. $100 per person or $350 per team of four. Includes all green fees, golf cart, dinner,... Read More.

Penn Highlands Brookville new medical building completed

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – As part of the Penn Highlands Healthcare Master Facilities Plan (MFP) launched in 2018, Penn Highlands has announced that construction is complete and providers are now seeing patients at the Penn Highlands Brookville Medical Office Building at 88 Hospital Road, on... Read More.

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.

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