Here’s what you need to know:
1. The five-story Penn Highlands DuBois West Wing annex is the first project in Penn Highlands Healthcare’s plan and will include a new ambulatory surgery center with its own recovery area, pre and postsurgery area and operating rooms.
2. The new annex will also include a new cafeteria, physicians’ lounge, a new administrative wing, maternity department and meeting rooms.
3. Penn Highlands Healthcare plans to recruit 100 new physicians, and 300 other nursing and support services staff as part of the expansion.
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