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Open & Accepting Patients!

Posted on June 19, 2025 in Latest News

The New Emergency Department on the PAH campus construction started in June of 2024. The ER is part of a multi-phase 25 million project. The construction specific to the new ER totals 14,000 square feet with a total of 11 treatment rooms.

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Exciting Announcement from Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Posted on June 08, 2025 in Latest News

Punxsutawney Area Hospital is thrilled to invite the community to an Open House Event for the new Emergency Department on Thursday, June 12th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Emergency Department marks Phase One of a Four Phase comprehensive project, made possible in part by the generous contributions of various donors and financing through a loan by the USDA.

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The Punxsutawney Area Hospital honored Colleen Burke, with the Lifetime Achievement DAISY Award.

Posted on May 21, 2025 in Latest News

The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize those nurses who have devoted their life's work to the compassionate care of others. Recipients of this award are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, role modeling, advocating for their patients and promoting the positive image of nursing. They serve as a beacon of inspiration to those at all stages of their career and in the various and important roles of nursing.

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2025 CARE Award Recipient Named

Posted on May 21, 2025 in Latest News

Punxsutawney Area Hospital can trace its origin back to 1888. Founded by local residents who were concerned with the well-being of their neighbors and community, the history of the community is inseparable from that of the Punxsutawney Area Hospital

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David Keth, LPN, honored as a DAISY Award Recipient.

Posted on April 11, 2025 in Latest News

“PAH would like to congratulate David on receiving the DAISY Award. If you visit Rapid Care at PAH, you will be in great hands with LPN David Keth! The nominator for his DAISY award stated it best by saying, “David is a gem of a nurse and never seems to have a ‘bad day’. Every encounter I have ever had with him has been so positive and you can just tell that he cares.” We agree and are very proud to have David as a nurse in Rapid Care,” stated Paula Spack, Vice President of Patient Care Services at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

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PAH Kicks Off Donate Life Month

Posted on April 06, 2025 in Latest News

National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourages Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.

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PAH CARE Award

Posted on April 06, 2025 in Latest News

The Punxsutawney Area Hospital is preparing for National Hospital Week 2025. As part of National Hospital Week, PAH celebrates the hard work and dedication of staff by presenting an award to one staff member known as the CARE Award.

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Punxsutawney Area Hospital Named Top 100

Posted on March 21, 2025 in Latest News

Extraordinary care is embodied by a rural community hospital nestled in the hills of Jefferson County, PA, boasting a remarkable history of serving its community for over 135 years. It is represented by 425 dedicated employees who commit themselves to the hospital's mission.

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Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

Posted on November 18, 2024 in Latest News

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Jared Box Project Donation

Posted on September 29, 2024 in Latest News

For more than 20 years Jared Boxes have delivered countless smiles, laughter and hope to children in hospitals across the country.

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Women's Health Fair

Posted on September 29, 2024 in Latest News

The Punxsutawney Area Hospital is excited to host the annual Women’s Health Fair on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

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A New Collaboration

Posted on August 22, 2024 in Latest News

This year the race is being sponsored by the Punxsutawney Rails to Trails Association and the Punxsutawney Area Hospital Foundation.

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