Long-Term Care Regional Support Sites To Help Relieve Strain On Hollidaysburg Skilled Nursing Facility

Leaders of the Pennsylvania departments of Health and Military and Veterans Affairs along with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency announced four long-term care regional support sites to relieve pressure on hospitals and skilled nursing facilities due to a high number of patients with COVID-19.

Within the next seven to 10 days, regional support sites will open at the skilled nursing facilities (SNF), including the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg, Blair County.

DOH is continually working with hospitals to evaluate the need and stand up resources to meet the need for regional support. St...