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Punxsutawney Area Hospital recognized as top rural community hospital for sixth consecutive year

Punxsutawney Area Hospital has been recognized as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for 2025.

By West Central PA News | Mar 21, 2025

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Penn Highlands opens specialty pharmacy in DuBois

On March 5, 2025, Penn Highlands Healthcare inaugurated its new Specialty Pharmacy in DuBois.

By West Central PA News | Mar 6, 2025

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Understanding risks and treatments for aortic valve stenosis

By West Central PA News | Mar 5, 2025

As individuals age, calcium buildup on the aortic valve can cause it to become thicker and stiffer, leading to a condition known as aortic stenosis.

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Healthcare providers honored during national observance in May

By West Central PA News | Mar 3, 2025

May is a significant month for the healthcare sector in the United States, as it marks National Nurses Month, National Nurses Week, and National Hospital Week.

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Josh LaFleur appointed regional market president for Penn Highlands Southwest Region

By West Central PA News | Mar 3, 2025

Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced the appointment of Josh LaFleur, MBA, as the new Regional Market President for the Southwest Region.

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How to protect yourself from skin cancer during sunny seasons

By West Central PA News | Mar 3, 2025

After a harsh winter, many are eager for the warmth of spring and summer.

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David Swanson credits timely screenings and robotic surgery for recovery

By West Central PA News | Mar 3, 2025

David Swanson's health journey underscores the importance of regular screenings and advanced medical care.

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Western Pennsylvania CMO consortium calls for support against healthcare violence

By West Central PA News | Feb 27, 2025

In April 2022, the Western Pennsylvania Regional Chief Medical Officers (CMO) Consortium made a call for support to address violence in healthcare settings.

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Penn Highlands Healthcare announces third women's health speaker series event

By West Central PA News | Feb 27, 2025

The Penn Highlands Healthcare will host the third installment of its Women's Health Speaker Series titled "The Stages of a Woman's Life: From Screenings to Maternity to Menopause."

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Guidelines on when to seek emergency care for burn injuries

By West Central PA News | Feb 26, 2025

Burns are a significant cause of accidental death in the United States, ranking fourth overall.

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Penn Highlands honors caregiver with inaugural award

By West Central PA News | Feb 25, 2025

On February 14, 2025, Penn Highlands Healthcare at Home in St. Marys honored Cindy DeNoon, a hospice nurse, with the first Lisa Isadore Hospice Caregiver of the Year Award.

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Penn Highlands Clearfield Auxiliary offers $1K medical scholarships

By West Central PA News | Feb 20, 2025

The Penn Highlands Clearfield Auxiliary has announced the availability of scholarships for students pursuing degrees or diplomas in the medical field.

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Erick Mader joins Penn Highlands Healthcare as new physical therapist

By West Central PA News | Feb 20, 2025

Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced the addition of Erick Mader, PT, DPT, to its rehabilitation team in Monongahela.

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Routine eye exams crucial for early detection of glaucoma

By West Central PA News | Feb 19, 2025

Routine eye exams often include a test for glaucoma, a group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss or blindness.

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Penn Highlands offers breast cancer education session with Dr. Natalie Furgiuele

By West Central PA News | Feb 18, 2025

Penn Highlands Mon Valley continues its longstanding Innovations in Medicine programming this March.

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Indiana County had 2,093 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By West Central PA News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Indiana County had 2,093 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Jefferson County

By West Central PA News | Feb 29, 2024

Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, the third largest nursing home in Jefferson County, aided an average of 41.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Jefferson County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: DR Arthur Clifton Mckinley Center

By West Central PA News | Feb 28, 2024

With an overall rating of one, DR Arthur Clifton Mckinley Center was the second largest nursing home in Jefferson County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was largest nursing home in Jefferson County as of Q4 2023?

By West Central PA News | Feb 27, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor was the largest nursing home in Jefferson County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Armstrong County

By West Central PA News | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek was the third largest nursing home in Armstrong County during the fourth quarter of 2023.