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Penn Highlands launches AI tools across health system

CLEARFIELD — Penn Highlands Healthcare is rolling out a suite of artificial intelligence and digital health tools across its system in an effort to reduce administrative work for clinicians and streamline communication with patients. Penn Highlands announced Thursday that it has entered into a system-wide partnership with Doximity to provide clinical teams with Doximity Dialer, Doximity Ask and Doximity Scribe. The technology will be used across Penn Highlands' nine hospitals, according to the announcement. Doximity Dialer is a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform that allows ...

Kish Bank names new branch banking director

STATE COLLEGE — Kish Bank has promoted Jessica Kitt to branch banking director and named Tom Minichiello to an expanded leadership role, the bank announced. Kitt, who joined Kish Bank in 2023 as vice president and branch banking sales manager, has been promoted to branch banking director and will join the bank's executive leadership team. In her new role, Kitt will oversee branch banking operations, service quality and sales performance across the organization. She also will lead efforts to expand the bank's branch presence and strengthen customer relationships. "Jessica's ...

South Hills Altoona campus earns national accreditation honor

ALTOONA — South Hills School of Business & Technology's Altoona campus has been recognized as a 2025-26 School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The designation recognizes institutions that demonstrate high academic quality, student success and continuous improvement. To earn the recognition, schools must complete the accreditation process without outstanding compliance findings and exceed the average graduation and employment rates of ACCSC-accredited institutions. The award marks the second consecutive accreditation cycle the Altoona ...

Penn Highlands adds noninvasive liver imaging technology

HUNTINGDON — Penn Highlands Huntingdon has expanded its diagnostic imaging services with the addition of ultrasound liver elastography, a noninvasive technology used to detect, evaluate and monitor liver disease. The technology measures the stiffness and elasticity of liver tissue by tracking the speed of sound waves as they pass through the organ. Because damaged liver tissue becomes stiffer over time, the exam can help physicians assess disease progression and monitor a patient's response to treatment. Hospital officials said the imaging technology can aid in the diagnosis and ...

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Chamber celebrates new ownership at Wingman Brew N Que

LEWISTOWN — The Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to recognize new ownership at Wingman Brew N Que. The event, held May 15, celebrated Mindy Markley and Kylie Crutchfield officially taking over ownership of the Lewistown ...