Domtar Corporation made a donation of 27 PAPRs to Penn Highlands Healthcare to help doctors, nurses and other staff prepare to provide care for COVID-19 patients. PAPRs are powered air purifying respirators, and they are used in hospitals by staff who work with patients with confirmed or suspected illnesses that can be spread through the…
People have been looking for ways to help those on the front lines in hospitals do their job and do it safely. Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) has a way you can donate money on line. Called “Here for Our Heroes,” the program gives area residents a way to help by donating money to purchase much…
While COVID-19 is getting all the attention right now, officials at Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) are reminding patients, especially those with chronic conditions, not to delay treatment. At today’s teleconference, PHH Chief Operating Officer Mark Norman, and COVID-19 Task Force Director Dr. Shaun Sheehan, said their facilities are prepared for the virus, but they are…
Just a month ago, when someone referred to the front lines they meant a war zone. Now with the COVID-19 outbreak, the front lines have shifted to the doctors and nurses as well as those who are keeping things going while we self-quarantine–including grocery stores. Mike’s BILO, formerly Mike’s Riverside, has been an institution in…
On April 1, the day before online classes started because of the COVID-19 quarantine, the faculty and staff at the C.G. Johnson Elementary School completed a drive-by parade to encourage their students in Reynoldsville and Sykesville. Click here to watch the video.
At a weekly teleconference today, Penn Highlands Healthcare COO Mark Norman stressed that healthcare facilities are still open for those who have other health concerns during this time of COVID-19. “Obviously, as a community, we need to continue social distancing. However, there are still a number of people in our community that are dealing with…
The number of COVID-19 cases in Clearfield County now stands at four. Indiana County now has six confirmed cases while Clarion County has three. Centre County has 26. One problem this area is facing is the lack of testing that’s available to know just how widespread the disease really is. Dr Shaun Sheehan, the director…
Wednesday, April 1st The teachers and staff at CG Johnson Elementary miss our students very much. We are lining up our cars and doing a drive by parade where we will be waving and honking our horns to see our kids. Below is the route and approximate times. ** If you don’t live on the…
Parents, guardians, and students were informed today in a phone message from the DuBois Area School District that online classes will begin this Thursday, April 2. The message also stated that a Chromebook only pickup with take place tomorrow at the DuBois Area Middle School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Chromebook/Hot Spot or…
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced today that he is extending the school closures for an indefinite period as the state continues its fight against COVID-19. Districts in our area are gearing up to go online. Last week, DASD Superintendent Wendy Benton released a statement concerning the district’s response to the closure. In a follow up…