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Penn Highlands hospitals recognized for organ donations

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Accepting recognition at the HAP awards luncheon were, from left, Penn Highlands Healthcare leaders Julie Butler, director of patient services at Penn Highlands Clearfield; Melissa Peterman, executive assistant at Penn Highlands Clearfield; Abbey Lavella, cardiovascular unit director at Penn Highlands DuBois; Amy Snyder, chief nursing officer at Penn Highlands DuBois and Penn Highlands Clearfield; Teresa Domit, chief nursing officer at Penn Highlands Connellsville and Penn Highlands Mon Valley; and Josh LaFleur, Regional Market President at Penn Highlands Connellsville and Penn Highlands Mon Valley.

Penn Highlands Healthcare earned statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation.

The health system has been recognized with five awards through the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2026 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge.

The annual campaign encourages Pennsylvania hospitals to increase organ, eye and tissue donation awareness within their facilities and communities. Participating hospitals earned points through educational activities, registry sign-up campaigns and awareness events, which were captured on a statewide scorecard to determine Titanium, Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze distinctions.

The following Penn Highlands Healthcare hospitals were honored:

· Penn Highlands Brookville – Platinum level

· Penn Highlands Clearfield – Platinum level

· Penn Highlands DuBois – Platinum level

· Penn Highlands Elk – Platinum level

· Penn Highlands Mon Valley – Gold level

“Every organ, eye and tissue donor has the power to save lives and offer hope to patients and families facing some of their most difficult moments,” said Nicole Stallings, HAP president and CEO. “Pennsylvania hospitals continue to lead by raising awareness about the importance of donation and encouraging more people to register as donors. We applaud the hospital teams

participating in this year’s challenge for their commitment to strengthening the health of their communities.”

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