On March 26,2020, DuBois Area Schools superintendent Wendy Benton provided information about how the district may complete the school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Benton said the PA Dept. of Education had given schools three options in light of widespread school closings. Two of those options did not address the fact that without classrooms…
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According to the PA Department of Health, Clearfield County is now reporting a second COVID-19 case. The report comes from the statewide map posted on the DOH website. There are now eight cases in Centre County. So far, no cases have been reported in Indiana, Jefferson, or Elk counties as officials await more test results….
In a letter to parents and guardians, Jeff Tech Director Dr. Barry Fillman announced today that the school will begin online enrichment classes beginning April 6. Teachers will be available on school days from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning that day. The letter also states: “Please reach out to your student’s guidance counselor to…
With the confirmation of a COVID -19 case in Clearfield County, Penn Highlands Healthcare held a teleconference to assure the public it was making the necessary preparations to be ready of the that number increases. Mark Norman, Chief Operating Officer for Penn Highlands, began his statement with a thank you to the employees and physicians…
Everywhere you turn, there is a reminder about COVID-19 – in the news, on social media, and through the darkness of closed businesses, schools and churches. This tiny virus has cause a large disruption in our normal lives. It’s hard to escape. “It is easy to have feel stress, fear and worry, right now,” Rick…
COVID-19 testing is available at Penn Highlands Healthcare for patients. But, not everyone needs to be tested, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. If patients have symptoms of COVID-19 – fever, cough or shortness of breath – they should call their primary care providers/family doctors. Anyone without a primary care…
Effective immediately, Penn Highlands Healthcare is administering verbal screenings for COVID-19 symptoms to visitors who meet limited visitation criteria across all Penn Highlands hospitals in an effort to protect the health system’s patients, staff, and community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in effect this week, every Penn Highlands hospital has directed all entry through its…
In closed meeting with only media present, the Reynoldsville Borough Council adopted a Declaration of Disaster Emergency in wake of the COVID-19 crises. The declaration was suggested by the Jefferson County Commissioners so that if the borough can qualify for disaster relief if it becomes necessary. All municipalities in the county are being encouraged to…
COVID-19 testing is available at Penn Highlands Healthcare for patients who have physician orders for the testing, but not everyone needs to be tested, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. Who needs to be tested? According to the CDC, those who need testing are those in close contact with someone…
Effective immediately, Penn Highlands Healthcare has announced visitation restrictions across all Penn Highlands hospitals in an effort to protect the health system’s patients, staff, and community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. All Penn Highlands Healthcare inpatient and outpatient services will continue to be fully operational. Except for the specifications below, no visitors will be permitted until…