Punxsutawney Area Hospital

What Punxsutawney Area Hospital does

Punxsutawney Area Hospital (PAH) is a 49-bed, not-for-profit acute-care community hospital headquartered at 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, founded in 1889 and employing approximately 425 people. It serves as the primary healthcare provider for residents of Jefferson, Clearfield, and northern Indiana Counties in rural Pennsylvania — a tri-county catchment where the hospital is the only local acute-care option for most services. The hospital operates a full continuum of care: 24/7 emergency services, a 35-bed medical/surgical unit, 5-bed ICU with 16-channel telemetry, an obstetrics unit (Expecting You), same-day surgery, a Rapid Care walk-in clinic, full imaging (MRI, CT, x-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, bone densitometry), 24/7 laboratory, pharmacy, rehabilitation (PT/OT/Speech), home health with telehealth monitoring, counseling/behavioral health, and a bariatrics program. Specialty services — including medical oncology via UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, cardiology via IRMC and Butler Health System, gastroenterology via IRMC, and pain management with fluoroscopy-guided injections — are delivered through on-campus partnerships with regional health systems.

On the technology side, PAH runs a standard community-hospital stack: a GE MRI scanner interpreted on-site by a fellowship-trained radiologist, a 24-hour telemetry cardiac monitoring system in the ICU, the HIPAA-compliant "You & PAH" patient portal (EHR-integrated), and a FinThrive-powered Virtual Intake Management system for digital pre-registration. The hospital has invested in the ARJO Safe Steps mobility and patient handling program and is mid-rollout of a $23 million capital expansion (USDA-financed) that includes a new 9,113-square-foot Emergency Department (11 treatment spaces), a Women's Health Center, and renovated laboratory, imaging, and outpatient registration facilities.

PAH's business model is fee-for-service / chargemaster-based acute-care delivery funded primarily by Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, supplemented by a Financial Assistance Program and an AblePay medical-debt financing option. As a not-for-profit community hospital operating under the Mountains Health network (formerly Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network, alongside Indiana Regional Medical Center and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital), it is governed by an independent board, accredited by relevant bodies (ACR mammography, Pennsylvania licensure for rehab, etc.), and earns revenue across inpatient, outpatient, physician group, home health, and ancillary service lines. Marketing is community-driven — wellness seminars, health fairs, Foundation fundraising, and the patient portal — rather than consumer-advertising-led.

Name

Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Legal name

Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Website

https://pah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Punxsutawney Area Hospital is a 49-bed not-for-profit community hospital in rural Pennsylvania serving Jefferson, Clearfield, and northern Indiana Counties, providing acute care, emergency, specialty, and home health services through on-campus partnerships and a 425-person staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Health Clinical Care Coordination & Case Management (HSABACAO)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Community healthcare services
• Emergency medical services
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Home health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Punxsutawney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Punxsutawney Area Hospital generates revenue through inpatient and outpatient medical services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, cancer care, rehabilitation, home health care, and pharmacy. As a not-for-profit community hospital, it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans, and offers a Financial Assistance Program for uninsured or underinsured patients.
2. Physician Group / Specialty Services: The hospital operates a Physician Group offering primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiology, gastroenterology, general surgery, neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pulmonology, urology, and other specialty services, generating revenue through professional fees for physician services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Punxsutawney Area Hospital is a 49-bed not-for-profit acute care community hospital delivering inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and home health services to residents of Jefferson, Clearfield, and northern Indiana Counties in Pennsylvania. The hospital operates a Physician Group offering primary care and multiple specialties, partners with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, IRMC, and Butler Health System to deliver specialty care locally, and runs digital patient engagement through the You & PAH portal and FinThrive-powered Virtual Intake Management. Revenue is generated through clinical service fees under a chargemaster billing model supplemented by a Financial Assistance Program for uninsured/underinsured patients.

Product overview

Punxsutawney Area Hospital is a 49-bed not-for-profit community hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services through multiple departments and specialty units. The hospital operates a unified platform of clinical services organized by department, including Emergency Services, Cancer Care (via UPMC Hillman Cancer Center partnership), Cardiovascular Care, Surgical Services, Maternal/Infant Care (Expecting You), Intensive Care, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, Rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics including Rapid Care walk-in clinic. Patient-facing digital services include the You & PAH patient portal providing 24/7 access to health records, lab results, and billing. The hospital has recently launched Virtual Intake Management powered by FinThrive for digital pre-registration. Specialty physician services are offered through the Physician Group including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Pulmonology, and Urology. The hospital is currently undergoing a major $23 million facility expansion including a new Emergency Department and Women's Health Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radiology Department Full range of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging including x-ray, MRI, bone densitometry, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, CT, and an ACR-accredited mammography suite; directed by Dr. Omar Khalaf, a board-certified MRI fellowship-trained radiologist.
• UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at PAH Medical oncology services co-located at the PAH campus in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, including chemotherapy administration, biological therapy, colony stimulating factors, and supportive care such as financial counseling, support groups, nutritional counseling, and palliative care.
• Emergency Services 24/7 Emergency Department staffed by physicians certified in Emergency Medicine or Family Practice, serving as a base station for ALS ambulance transport and providing Life-Watch Monitoring and 24-hour Poison Control Services.
• Expecting You (Obstetrics) Family-centered obstetrical unit with 1 birthing room, 5 postpartum rooms, 1 nursery, surgical suite for C-sections, and 24/7 epidural availability; offers prenatal classes and breastfeeding support.
• Intensive Care Unit 5-bed ICU providing care for medical and surgical patients with continuous cardiac monitoring and IV access, featuring oxygen therapy, defibrillator, transvenous pacemaker, mechanical ventilation, and 16 telemetry transmitters for 24-hour cardiac monitoring.
• Medical Surgical Unit 35-bed unit providing 24/7 medical, surgical, and observation services for residents of Jefferson County and surrounding areas, treating pneumonia, CHF, urinary disease, joint replacements, hernia repairs, and gynecological surgeries.
• Rapid Care Walk-In Clinic Walk-in clinic on the PAH campus for minor illnesses and injuries without appointment; open Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm and Sunday 8am-3pm; treats colds, flu, bronchitis, ear infections, minor infections, cuts requiring stitches, sprains, and strains.
• Rehabilitation Department Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services licensed by Pennsylvania, treating neurological, orthopedic, geriatric, and sports-related injuries; features a concussion program and vertigo treatment services.
• Home Health Care Professional home health care including skilled nursing, maternal/child care, pediatric care, IV therapy, wound care, and telehealth monitoring; provides PT, OT, Speech Therapy plus home health aides and social services in patient homes across Punxsutawney and surrounding communities.
• Short Procedure Unit & Surgical Services Same-day surgery unit providing outpatient surgical and diagnostic procedures allowing patients to return home the same day, covering general, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, ophthalmic, vascular, dental, podiatric, ENT, and plastic surgeries performed laparoscopically where appropriate.
• Center for Spine and Pain Management Chronic pain management led by Dr. Jonathan Scholl, offering physical therapy, alternative therapies, pain-relieving injections, spinal cord stimulators, and medication management in a dedicated fluoroscopy suite for X-ray-guided injections.
• Cardiology Cardiovascular care and advanced diagnostic testing including cardioversion, echocardiograms, event monitoring, medication therapy, pacemaker/defibrillator management, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring in partnership with IRMC and Butler Health System.
• Laboratory Services 24/7 inpatient and outpatient laboratory services staffed by certified medical technologists and phlebotomists, providing microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, toxicology, and endocrinology analyses.
• Pharmacy Registered pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians providing drug distribution, medication advising, order review, patient education, pharmacokinetic monitoring, and computerized ordering.
• Counseling Services Outpatient mental health center providing psychiatric stabilization services staffed by psychiatrist, licensed clinical social workers, intake assessment coordinator, and mental health technicians; includes geripsychiatric services and is located at 240 West Mahoning Street.
• Gastroenterology GI services in partnership with Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) treating Crohn's disease, hepatitis, IBS, cirrhosis, obesity, and diseases of the esophagus, GI tract, and small bowel.
• OB/GYN Obstetrics and gynecology services including family planning, prenatal and postpartum care, routine screenings, diagnostic testing, gynecologic condition management, and the Healthy Beginnings Plus program for Medical Assistance-eligible pregnant women.
• Pulmonology/Critical Care Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, emphysema, bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis; provides bronchoscopy, chest ultrasound, CT scans, lung biopsy, sleep studies, and critical care services.
• Urology Treatment of urinary tract and male reproductive system conditions including kidney stones, bladder issues, prostate conditions, and urologic cancers; services include cystoscopy, nephrectomy, bladder Botox, and laparoscopic surgery.
• Pediatrics Primary care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults including wellness visits, vaccinations, illness treatment, and chronic condition management including asthma and diabetes.
• Primary Care Family medicine providing primary, continuous care for all ages at two locations (81 Hillcrest Drive and Peck Family Practice in DuBois), including preventive care, chronic disease management, and specialist coordination.
• Bariatrics / Weight Management Comprehensive weight loss surgery program with Dr. Brian Walkowski offering gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy performed laparoscopically or robotically, with psychological support, nutritional counseling, and long-term follow-up care.
• You & PAH Patient Portal Interactive web portal providing 24/7 access to health information from the PAH Electronic Health Record, enabling viewing of lab and radiology results, medications, allergies, billing statements, visit history, appointments, and personal information updates.
• Virtual Intake Management Digital pre-visit platform enabling patients to confirm appointments, complete pre-registration forms, upload documents, view cost estimates, add family members for visit updates, pay bills, and check in digitally for outpatient scheduled testing appointments; implemented via the FinThrive platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,900 screening mammograms performed annually with 15 cases of breast cancer discovered
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAFE-T System (Sexual Assault Telehealth System)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2024PAH partnered with SAFE-T System (Sexual Assault Telehealth System) to enhance sexual assault care in the region. The partnership brings top-quality sexual assault care to victims who seek help at the hospital through telehealth technology.
• IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024PAH and IUP signed a Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP's proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine students. This partnership provides clinical training opportunities for medical students at PAH.
• Mountains Health (formerly Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network - PMCN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024PAH is a proud partner of Mountains Health (formerly PMCN), a network formed in 2015 that includes PAH, Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC), and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (ACMH). The network provides comprehensive healthcare across Armstrong, Indiana, and Jefferson counties. PMCN/Mountains Health oversees its rural hospital affiliates with an integrated governance and executive management team, creating long-term efficiencies, synergies of scale, and sustainability. ACMH formally affiliated with PMCN as of July 1, 2024.
• UPMC Hillman Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPMC Hillman Cancer Center has partnered with community-based hospitals throughout the region to develop one of the largest integrated community networks of cancer physicians and healthcare specialists in the country. PAH hosts UPMC Hillman Cancer Center services on its campus at 81 Hillcrest Drive, specializing in medical oncology. Services include chemotherapy, biological therapy, radiation therapy support, and supportive care services (financial counseling, support groups, nutritional counseling, palliative care, social services).
• IRMC CardiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAH provides cardiology services through partnership with Indiana Regional Medical Center and Butler Health System Cardiology. The Heart Team provides comprehensive cardiac care including cardioversion, echocardiograms, event monitoring, medication therapy, pacemaker/defibrillator management, stress testing, and 24-hour Holter monitoring at 81 Hillcrest Drive, Suite 1200.
• Butler Health System CardiologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Butler Health System for cardiology services, providing advanced cardiac care and diagnostic testing in collaboration with IRMC at PAH.
• Hallstrom Construction, Inc.minorOthersHallstrom Construction, Inc. was awarded the bid for the $18.2 million Emergency Department Expansion and Outpatient Service Renovation construction project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clarion Hospital: Clarion Hospital is a small rural community hospital in western Pennsylvania (adjacent to PAH's geography) of similar size and service profile. Useful as a direct peer for small rural hospital benchmarks and partnership/network dynamics.
• Armstrong County Memorial Hospital: ACMH is the third Mountains Health partner (formal affiliation completed July 2024), operating a similar small-community-hospital model in western Pennsylvania. Comparable bed count, rural catchment, and not-for-profit structure make it a near-direct operational analog.
• Indiana Regional Medical Center: IRMC is a direct network partner in Mountains Health (formerly PMCN) and the most comparable peer: similar size, rural Pennsylvania geography, broad service mix, and shared governance. Both hospitals operate as community anchors in adjacent counties with overlapping specialty partnerships.
• Titusville Area Hospital: Titusville Area Hospital is a small, not-for-profit community hospital in rural Crawford County, PA, of comparable bed count and service mix. It is a like-for-like peer for evaluating small rural hospital operating performance, capital project execution, and partnership strategy.
• UPMC Northwest: UPMC Northwest is a community hospital in Seneca, PA serving rural western Pennsylvania with similar service breadth (ED, surgery, imaging, home health). It represents a comparable rural community-hospital model but with a large system (UPMC) as parent, contrasting with PAH's regional network affiliation.

Regional players

• Mount Nittany Health: Mount Nittany Health is a community-based health system in central Pennsylvania with a similar community-hospital anchor model. It is a relevant regional benchmark for not-for-profit community hospital operations, although it serves a more populous and economically diverse catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Conemaugh Health System: Conemaugh operates a multi-hospital community system in the Johnstown/western PA region with a similar service portfolio to PAH (cardiac, oncology, ED, OB, home health). It is a larger regional system, providing a reference for scale and partnership-based specialty expansion.
• Butler Health System: Butler Health System is a regional health system and a current PAH partner (cardiology co-located at PAH). Larger than PAH and offering a fuller continuum, it serves as a benchmark for how a regional partner can extend specialty services into community hospitals.
• Penn Highlands Healthcare: Penn Highlands is a multi-hospital community health system serving central/western Pennsylvania with broad services (cancer, cardiac, orthopedics, home health, imaging). It is a relevant incumbent competitor in overlapping rural PA geographies and a useful comparator for network scale.
• Guthrie Health: Guthrie is a large integrated rural health system in north-central PA and upstate NY. While larger than PAH, it provides a useful comparator for how a rural-focused system scales specialty services, telehealth, and home health across a low-density geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/punxsutawney-area-hospital-inc.

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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