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Penn Highlands Healthcare is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2026 Annual Giving Campaign, raising more than $150,000 to support critical patient care initiatives and community programs across its health system. This year’s campaign brought together three impactful initiatives — Building Brighter Futures Together, Hope Starts Here, With You in the Valley and…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the addition of a second TrueBeam linear accelerator with HyperSight imaging, along with a renovation to the treatment space. Mount Nittany Health’s first TrueBeam linear accelerator has also been upgraded to include HyperSight capabilities. These enhancements ensure seamless care for radiation oncology patients by improving access and advancing…

According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are a leading cause of disability and the fourth most prevalent cause of death in the United States. While most strokes occur in people over the age of 65, anyone can have a stroke, which is why it is important that people of all ages understand what a…

Ticks are small parasites that feed on blood from humans and animals. They thrive in grassy, wooded and shaded areas. Some ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease through bites, which can affect both people and pets. Ticks usually crawl onto skin or clothing from low growing vegetation. Their activity increases in warmer months, though precautions should be taken all year, especially during mild winters.  “Different tick species are found in various regions,” says Harsimran Singh, DO, a primary…

Every April, communities throughout the U.S. observe Autism Acceptance Month to celebrate the diverse and varied experiences across the autism spectrum.  Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex, lifelong developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. The condition typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships and self-regulation. People…

April is National Donate Life Month), an annual observance established by Donate Life America focusing on the need and importance of organ, tissue and cornea donation. NDLM encourages people to register their decision to become a donor, honor living and deceased donors and celebrate the lives that have been saved.  According to Donate Life America,…

Please, check the box Every April, my family and close friends see me wearing a silver bracelet with a green ribbon on it. They know why I wear it; yet others who don’t know me may inquire the meaning of the green ribbon. I then launch into my tale of how organ donation profoundly affected…

You are sneezing, sniffling and overall feel terrible. Is it seasonal allergies or do you have a cold? “It is important to understand the differences between allergies and colds so that you can follow the best course of treatment,” said Sophia Smithbauer, DO, a family medicine physician at Penn Highlands Healthcare. “If you take the…

It’s that time of year again when golfers are returning to the greens to shoot 18 holes — and it won’t be long until the 2026 Penn Highlands Healthcare/KTH Architects Golf Classic.  This year’s event will be held on Friday, June 12, at three courses — Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Connellsville; Treasure Lake Gold…

DUBOIS — WellSpan Health recently announced a significant expansion of its award-winning Medicare Accountable Care Organization with Penn Highlands Healthcare becoming its newest member. ACOs work with many types of organizations such as health systems, independent physician groups and others to oversee improvements to quality care, enhance coordination and manage chronic conditions. Coordinated care ensures…