Clearfield Hospital - Press Releases

2008 / 2007 / 2006
May 2008 Hospital News Spencer joins Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D.,Cancer Center as physician assistant "It is my hope that her presence here will alleviate time constraints and allow for even greater personalized service to our patients,” stated Dr. Joseph Padolick... Clearfield Hospital diligent about preventing hospital-acquired infections Clearfield Hospital is performing well when it comes to reducing hospital-acquired infections, according to a report released by an independent state agency... Clearfield Hospital observes National Nurses Week Clearfield Hospital is recognizing the contributions of its nursing staff during National Nurses Week, celebrated annually May 6-12 throughout the United States... Free mammograms available on May 28 for the uninsured, underinsured On May 28, Clearfield Hospital and Adagio Health are teaming up to provide free mammograms to women who cannot afford one... Clearfield Hospice volunteers provide care and compassion National Volunteer Week, April 27-May 3, is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the contributions of volunteers and to encourage others to join the hospice volunteer program... Childbirth classes help expectant parents prepare for big day Clearfield Hospital’s Childbirth Education Program is beneficial for all moms-to-be and dads-to-be, whether they’re first-time parents or already have children... Local Occupational Therapists Collaborate to Meet the Rehabilitation Needs of the Community The Occupational Therapists of Clear-Care Corporation and Clearfield Hospital take great pride in their collaborative efforts to meet the needs of our community... Clearfield Hospital to host Health Expo on May 13 Clearfield Hospital will sponsor a health expo on Tuesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Expo I Building at the Clearfield Driving Park. The expo is free and open to the public...
April 2008 Hospital News Auxiliary plans House Tour for May 3rd The Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a house tour Saturday, May 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit patients of Clearfield Hospital... Occupational therapy helps people rebuild their lives Clearfield Hospital’s occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help individuals of all ages regain abilities and return to their daily living tasks, work and leisure activities following an accident, illness or surgery... Free presentation about menopause planned Dr. Allan Ho, obstetrician/gynecologist, will be the guest speaker for a free educational presentation about menopause on Monday, April 21... A good night’s sleep is important for good health Clearfield Hospital’s Sleep Studies Department provides expert diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, under the direction of Dr. Romeo... Healthy Beginnings Plus celebrates 10 years of positive prenatal experiences Healthy Beginnings Plus got its start at Clearfield Hospital in April 1998. Since that time, the staff has cared for 892 mothers and their babies...
March 2008 Hospital News Sr. Willenbring joins Clearfield Hospital medical staff Sr. Karen Willenbring, M.D., recently joined the medical staff of Clearfield Hospital. She will be seeing patients on Wednesdays at Houtzdale Family Medical Services...
February 2008 Hospital News Local man enjoying second chance following heart transplant "I'm alive today because someone cared enough to be an organ donor. I believe it's very important to raise awareness about organ donation and get more people involved," said Timothy Kunes of Keewaydin... Perinatal depression workshop planned Those interested in learning about depression related to pregnancy and childbirth are invited to attend a Perinatal Mental Health Workshop, scheduled for Thursday, April 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Clearfield... Cancer support group to meet February 7th A cancer support group meeting will take place Thursday, Feb. 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D., Cancer Center, with Dr. Joseph Pedersen as guest speaker... Proper foot care is crucial for those with diabetes Clearfield Hospital's Wound Clinic provides comprehensive treatment for wounds, but the goal is to help people prevent foot sores from developing... Pulmonary Rehab program improves quality of life Ken Mahaffey and Paul Bradley are recent graduates of The Better Breathing Center of Clearfield Hospital, a pulmonary rehabilitation program for people affected by chronic lung disease or other medical conditions that impact breathing... Clearfield Hospital welcomes Dr. Allan Ho Dr. Ho specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. He is now practicing at the office of Thomas A. Carnevale, M.D., and Deborah DeMuro, B.S.N., certified registered nurse practitioner... Locke appointed Chief Financial Officer Clearfield Hospital welcomes Robert H. Locke, named Chief Financial Officer in December 2007...
January 2008 Hospital News Foundation for Health receives large donation The Clearfield Foundation for Health was presented with a gift of $25,000 in memory of Dr. Harry Gard Shaffer, his wife, Harriet, and their son, Harry Gard Shaffer, Jr.... New Fast Track eases crowding and waiting times The five-bed emergency setting is designed to provide medical care to patients presenting with minor illnesses and injuries. The service complements the hospital's main emergency department.... Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory granted accreditation The laboratory is one of the first nuclear cardiology laboratories in the United States to be so recognized for its commitment to high quality patient care and its provision of quality diagnostic testing... Occupational Therapist earns certification Melanie D. Ferraro, an occupational therapist with Clearfield Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department, recently earned the designation of certified lymphedema therapist...	back to top
December 2007 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital now provides more comfortable mammogram Having a mammogram at Clearfield Hospital is now a little easier thanks to a new product called MammoPad, which dramatically eases the discomfort many women feel during a mammogram.... Clearfield Hospital's Nuclear Medicine Department earns accreditation The laboratory is one of the first hospital nuclear medicine laboratories in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to be so recognized for its commitment to high quality patient care and its provision of quality diagnostic testing.... Clearfield Hospital granted accreditation for Echocardiology Laboratory "Accreditation status signifies that we have been reviewed by an independent agency and that agency recognizes our commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart disease.”...
November 2007 Hospital News Family practice physician joins Clearfield Hospital Fawzia Haque, M.D., board eligible in family practice, is practicing at Clear-Med Primary Care – Philipsburg... Clearfield Hospital pulmonary rehabilitation program awarded certification The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation recently awarded certification to Clearfield Hospital’s pulmonary rehabilitation program... Palliative care program helps Bigler resident handle chronic illness For Rev. Cecil Cowder of Bigler, coping with chronic health problems has been made much easier thanks to Tapestries... NDYCC staff wants to raise awareness about preventing lung cancer The doctors and staff of the Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D., Cancer Center of Clearfield want to do their part to reduce the number of lung cancer cases through education... Clearfield Hospital celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week Clearfield Hospital’s Department of Imaging is celebrating the importance of medical imaging and treatment during National Radiologic Technology Week, Nov. 4-10... Clearfield Hospital celebrates Health Information and Technology Week This annual event recognizes the work of health information management professionals who maintain and protect the health information of consumers...
October 2007 Hospital News Flu shot clinics planned Clearfield Hospital and Clearfield Home Health will be providing flu shots during October and November. Cost of the flu shot is $20. Medicare will be billed for eligible patients. Early detection important for breast cancer survival Helen Heathcote of Hawk Run is living proof that mammograms save lives. “The past year has been hard, but I’m starting to feel like myself again. A routine mammogram saved my life,” she said... School of Radiologic Technology re-accredited; application deadline announced The school’s curriculum and instructors meet strict quality standards for radiologic sciences education. The accreditation is valid for eight years... Chili Bowl fund-raiser breaks previous records; proceeds benefit hospice patients The 2007 Clearfield Hospital Hospice Chili Bowl was the most successful one to date, raising more than $31,000 for hospice patients...
September 2007 Hospital News David J. McConnell appointed President and CEO of Clearfield Hospital "David has served in an acting role since March and has demonstrated an excellent knowledge of hospital administration and his commitment to working with staff, physicians and the board to establish a strong, viable hospital,”... Clearfield Hospital welcomes Dr. Joseph Padolick Joseph Padolick, M.D., recently joined the medical staff of Clearfield Hospital as medical oncologist for the Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D., Cancer Center... School of Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremony held Sept. 5 Diplomas were presented to Kristen Kopshina of Rockton, Joy Satkowski of Shippenville, Melanie Slother of Ramey and Nicole Wendel of St. Marys... Radiation Therapy helps Woodland man beat prostate cancer "Our community is fortunate to have great cancer care right here in Clearfield. I was relieved when I learned that I didn’t have to travel for treatment," said Michael Case... Home Health/Hospice available for speaking engagements "Our team is very interested in speaking to community, civic and church groups, as well as businesses, about the numerous services and support programs we offer..." Bright Horizons Center for Emotional Wellness helps local woman overcome depression "I started to feel like myself again. I didn't want to stay in bed all day anymore. Bright Horizons, my family and my faith in God helped me overcome depression..." Area Youth Learn Fly Rod Casting A legend in the sport of fly fishing and members of the USA Youth fly fishing team combined their talents to teach several youth the basics of fly casting at the Annual Sportsmen's Health and Safety Expo...
August 2007 Hospital News Civiello to serve as consultant to Pennsylvania Medical Society Catherine Civiello, Ph.D., R.N., director of education at Clearfield Hospital, was recently invited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to serve as an educational consultant for its Commission on Continuing Education... Clearfield Hospital participates in Mammogram Voucher Program The Mammogram Voucher Program provides free mammograms and follow-up diagnostic services to medically underinsured and uninsured women... Infection Control Professional: Teach children the importance of hand washing With the start of school just weeks away, now is a good time for parents to remind their children about the importance of hand washing... Eagles Donate $20,000 to Cancer Center Orville McCracken of Clearfield Eagles No. 812 presented two grants totaling $20,000 from the Art Ehrmann Cancer Fund to the Clearfield Foundation for Health...
July 2007 Hospital News Hospital Opens New Phlebotomy Services in Curwensville Clearfield Hospital Phlebotomy Services, located at 617 State St., Curwensville, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.... Hospital Opens Outpatient Services Clinic in Philipsburg Philipsburg Outpatient Services, located in the Clearfield Hospital Medical Services facility in the Peebles Plaza, Philipsburg, offers a variety of services... Hospital Expands Mental Health Services Bright Horizons Center for Emotional Wellness recently expanded services to include an inpatient unit that addresses the mental health needs of older adults...
June 2007 Hospital News Area Students Tour Hospital Local first graders and eighth graders recently toured Clearfield Hospital as part of their end of the year activities... Clearfield Hospital Honors Employees As part of the National Hospital Week celebration, Clearfield Hospital held its annual Employee Recognition Dinner on May 16 at the Knights of Columbus in Clearfield...
May 2007 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital Renovates Obstetrics Unit The public is invited to tour the newly remodeled obstetrics unit during an open house scheduled for Thursday, May 17, from 3-5 p.m... Clearfield Hospital Unveils New Cardiac Catheterization Lab The new Cardiac Catheterization Lab is equipped with the latest technology, including a state-of-the-art flat panel digital imaging system... Hospice Gala Scheduled for June 9th The annual Clearfield Hospital Hospice Gala is scheduled for June 9 at the Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club from 5-9 p.m... Clearfield Center for Children’s Care Receives Award for Excellence The Clearfield Center for Children's Care of Clearfield Hospital recently received an award for Excellence in Adolescent Immunizations from the Geisinger Health Plan... Home Health Implements Palliative Care Program Providing support and comfort for individuals living with chronic illness is the goal of Tapestries, a new palliative care program offered by Clearfield Hospital Home Health... Clearfield Hospital to Hold Health Fair Clearfield Hospital will sponsor a health fair on Tuesday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Expo I Building at the Clearfield Driving Park. The expo is free and open to the public. Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Children's Health Fair The Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary hosted its 19th annual health fair for fourth graders on Tuesday, May 1, at the Clearfield Driving Park... Clearfield Hospital Honors Volunteers Clearfield Hospital recently honored its volunteers at a luncheon at the St. Charles Café for their hard work and dedication throughout the year...
April 2007 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital Awarded Grant for Cancer Center Construction State Senator Joseph B. Scarnati presented a $300,000 grant from the state's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program on Friday, April 20th... Clearfield Hospital Observes National Medical Professionals Week Clearfield Hospital is recognizing the contributions of its laboratory team during National Medical Professionals Week, April 22-28... Occupational Therapy Helps Local Woman After Stroke "Occupational therapy is amazing. The therapists encouraged me, addressed my concerns and were patient," says Barbara Shope of Clearfield... Home Health Occupational Therapist Earns Certification Nicole L. Johnson of Clearfield, an occupational therapist with Clearfield Hospital Home Health, recently earned the designation of certified lymphedema therapist... Clearfield Hospital Home Health to Host New Support Group A new support group formed by Clearfield Hospital Home Health will provide emotional support and useful information for individuals living with an ostomy...
March 2007 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital joins 5 Million Lives Campaign Clearfield Hospital has joined a national campaign that aims to dramatically reduce incidents of medical harm in the country’s hospitals... Free Community Education Program about Depression, Bipolar Disorder Planned Bright Horizons Center for Emotional Wellness and Clearfield Hospital are hosting a free community education program about depression and bipolar disorder in March... Centre County Community Foundation Awards Grant to Hospital Clearfield Hospital plans to expand services at its Philipsburg Family Medical Services site, thanks, in part, to a $5,000 grant from the Centre County Community Foundation... Local Burger King Restaurants Hold Fundraiser for Hospice On Monday, February 26th, from 4-8 p.m., the Burger Kings in Clearfield and Punxsutawney will donate 20 percent of what is sold to the Clearfield Hospital Hospice....
February 2007 Hospital News Advanced Technology for Tonsillectomy Patients Coblation-Assisted Tonsillectomy, now available at Clearfield Hospital, is helping patients recover faster from tonsillectomy, with minimal pain... Healthy Beginnings Plus Helps to Ensure Positive Prenatal Experience Healthy Beginnings Plus helps expectant mothers give their babies the best start in life through medical care, education and support during and after pregnancy.... Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D., Cancer Center Now Providing Radiation Oncology The Cancer Center, located on the Clearfield Hospital campus, began providing radiation oncology care to patients on Thursday, January 25. It offers the latest technology, namely Image-Guided Radiation Therapy... Free Car Seat Safety Check at Clearfield Hospital Clearfield Hospital plans to raise public awareness about the importance of child car seats during National Child Passenger Safety Week, February 11-17...
January 2007 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital Welcomes its First Baby of New Year Kensley was born on Jan. 2, 2007, at 8:02 a.m., to proud parents Josh and Destini McCahan of Hyde... Clearfield Hospital's MRI Service Earns Accreditation Clearfield Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging... Anna Earns Wound Specialist Certification Anna Anna, R.N., manager of the Clearfield Hospital Wound Clinic, recently earned the designation of Certified Wound Specialist... Clearfield Hospital Offers Medication Safety Tips Medication mistakes are the most common type of health care error, according to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations...	back to top
December 2006 Hospital News Visitation Restrictions in place at Clearfield Hospital Please note that these restricitons apply to visitors only, not people seeking treatment... Local Family Exemplifies the ‘Spirit of Giving’ This is the time of the year when most people embrace the idea of giving to others. For one local family, the spirit of giving is a philosophy they practice all year long... Questions and Answers about Coumadin (Warfarin) A common anti-clotting medicine is also one of the most misunderstood, according to Dr. Joseph A. Vetrano...
November 2006 Hospital News Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Regaining Quality of Life "I recommend this program to everyone who has breathing problems. It truly does make a difference," says William Symonds of Brockway ...
October 2006 Hospital News Public Invited to Tour Cancer Center at Clearfield Hospital The public is invited to tour the new Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D., Cancer Center during an Open House slated for Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. ... New Cancer Center to Offer Radiation Oncology The Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D., Cancer Center, located on the Clearfield Hospital campus, will provide radiation oncology through a partnership with Hahne Regional Cancer Center of DuBois Regional Medical Center... Community Members Encouraged to Attend Annual Charity Ball Plans are under way for the 96th annual Clearfield Hospital Auxiliary Charity Ball, slated for Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club...
September 2006 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital Welcomes a New Physician Please welcome Dr. Justin D. MacCarthy, an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, to our hospital community... School of Radiologic Technology Graduation Ceremony Held Clearfield Hospital's School of Radiologic Technology held its 16th annual commencement exercise September 6th at the hospital... Major Renovations to Clearfield Hospital Obstetrics Unit Underway Since the early 1900s, Clearfield Hospital's Obstetrics Unit has cared for generations of mothers and babies. In July, major renovations to the obstetrics unit got under way... Clearfield Foundation for Health Presents Check for New Cancer Center The Clearfield Foundation for Health recently approved the release of $600,000 for the Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D., Cancer Center... Construction Update See photos of the construction of The Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D. Cancer Center.
August 2006 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital Receives Grant to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections Clearfield Hospital will be able to further improve an already successful infection control program thanks to a grant from The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) and the Highmark Foundation... Annual Hospice Chili Bowl Slated for September 14th Hospice staff recently announced that the slogan for its ninth annual Chili Bowl is "Hang 10 with Hospice at Chili Bowl 2006." For those not familiar with the Chili Bowl, here's how it works...
July 2006 Hospital News Clearfield Hospital Welcomes a new Physical Therapist to Staff Clearfield Hospital welcomes Katie Johnson, Physical Therapist, to their Rehab team... Student Groups Tour Clearfield Hospital Two student groups were given tours of Clearfield Hospital recently, First Graders from Centre Elementary School and Girl Scout Troop 56 of Clearfield...
April - June 2006 Hospital News Hospitals Celebrate Groundbreaking and Construction of Cancer Center The Dr. Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D. Cancer Center, a joint venture of Clearfield Hospital and DuBois Regional Medical Center, is scheduled to open in 2006... Biography of Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D. Construction Update, April 2006 See photos of the construction of The Nathaniel D. Yingling, M.D. Cancer Center. Clearfield Hospital Welcomes Two Physicians to Staff Please welcome Dr. Joseph Pedersen and Dr. Richard Bolden to our hospital community... Health News Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work What's in Your Water?	back to top