Manor, said. “It’s important to us that family members have an opportunity to provide input. We welcome their insight and are happy to be partners in providing compassionate care to their loved one.” “Often times, the interaction with family members is just as beneficial to them as to their loved one in our facility,” Misty added. “Getting to know our team, and understanding the care plan can be a tremendous relief and gives family members a great piece of mind in knowing that we are dedicated to providing experienced care based on respect and understanding.” PH Jefferson Manor employs approximately 175 staff members throughout the facility who are committed to providing residents with high-quality, compassionate care. Each member of the team works in collaboration to ensure that every resident attains or maintains their highest level of independence. “We are proud to be the newest member of the Penn Highlands family,” Misty said. “We have joined a strong healthcare system that is well-known for the exceptional care provided to communities throughout the region. Having their support is incredibly beneficial to our facility as well as to our residents. The continuity of care that is now available to our residents, thanks to the strength and scope of the Penn Highlands system, is invaluable.” “We are proud of the exceptional care provided at our facility. The experience and high-quality services that we offer to community members will be an asset to Penn Highlands,” Misty said. “This affiliation is a perfect fit that will ensure our facility has the resources needed to continue to offer the highest quality of care for generations to come.”
Project Updates
PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE MASTER FACILITIES PLAN Eight major expansion and renovation projects will modernize and improve upon the services we offer patients at our four hospital campuses and numerous outpatient facilities in the 12-county region we serve. Known as the Master Facility Plan, Penn Highlands is expanding its footprint throughout the region.
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Work continues on the West Wing Annex located at Penn Highlands DuBois West Campus. Ground broke in June 2018 on this five-story addition to the hospital at 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois – the first of eight new projects announced that same month by Penn Highlands Healthcare.
Steel erection is almost completed, Brad Long, Director of Design and Construction at Penn Highlands DuBois, said. Brad and his department are overseeing the construction of all projects for PH Healthcare. Along with the steel erection, underground plumbing is in process, masons are onsite constructing the elevator and stair tower shafts and crews are prepping and pouring the concrete floors. Soon, external and internal framing will begin. “Construction is a process,” Brad added. “We are moving along close to schedule and are happy with how things are progressing.” The original Maple Avenue Hospital building – now just one section of Penn Highlands DuBois East – will be demolished soon. It is 100 years old, and was built with the help of John E. DuBois – founder of the City of DuBois and lumber baron. That section of the building was only used for offices and storage for the past 20 years. The PH DuBois East site will have a new Behavioral Health Hospital building constructed to update and expand the services already available. During construction, the inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health Services units will still be accessible and functional. Those services will not be disrupted. Other projects slated to start soon include: the Centers of Excellence medical office building across from PH DuBois West, updates to Pinecrest Manor in St. Marys, renovations to Penn Highlands Clearfield, a medical office building in Brookville, an addition of a new Emergency Department and patient tower at PH DuBois West and a Clarion Community Medical Building off I-80 in Clarion.
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