(September 9, 2025, DuBois, Pennsylvania) – Penn Highlands State College is making it even easier for you and your family to get a flu shot this year. A Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the hospital which is located at 239 Colonnade Boulevard in State College.
Adults and teens ages 14 and older can roll up their sleeves and receive the vaccine from the comfort of their vehicle.
Most insurance plans cover annual flu shots so be sure to bring your insurance card.
“Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the annual flu vaccine – especially those with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease,” said Trina Abla, DO, MBA, System Chief Medical Officer of Penn Highlands Healthcare. “Although the vaccine doesn’t provide 100% protection, it is still the best defense against contracting the flu and developing serious complications.”
Dr. Abla added, “By getting the flu vaccine, you are not only protecting yourself, you are reducing the risk of spreading the virus to your loved ones – it is a responsible act.”
Penn Highlands State College provides expert care for the entire family. The hospital offers a 24/7 emergency department, inpatient care, surgical department, imaging services and a pulmonary function lab. The adjacent medical office building provides outpatient services ranging from walk-in care for to advanced specialty services and a drive-thru pharmacy.
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Penn Highlands Healthcare was officially formed in 2011 and is comprised of nine hospitals. Penn Highlands Brookville, Penn Highlands Clearfield, Penn Highlands Connellsville, Penn Highlands DuBois, Penn Highlands Elk, Penn Highlands Huntingdon, Penn Highlands Mon Valley, Penn Highlands Tyrone have served area communities for the past 100+ years. Penn Highlands State College is a new state-of-the-art hospital that opened in 2024. The health system’s business continuum also includes a home care agency, long-term care facilities and residential senior living communities, as well as durable medical equipment companies and retail pharmacies.
Penn Highlands Healthcare has evolved into an organization with approximately 6,200 employees in 150+ locations throughout 26 counties in Pennsylvania that include community medical buildings, outpatient facilities, surgery centers and physician practices. The facilities have a total of 1,396 inpatient, skilled nursing and personal care beds. The system, which has 849 physicians and 427 advanced practice providers on staff, offers a wide range of care and treatments with specialty units for cancer, cardiovascular/thoracic, neurosurgery, pulmonology, neonatal and high-risk pregnancy patients. Being focused on what is important – patients and families – makes Penn Highlands Healthcare a great choice for healthcare in the region.