Meet Our Providers | Paula Scalise, CRNP
Clarion Express Care Paula Scalise, one of Clarion Express Care’s Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, has provided express care services for Primary Health Network since joining June 2015. Graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania. Subsequently, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Master of…
Get To Know Our Employees | Samantha DeCouto
In today’s fast-paced business world, it can be easy to overlook the value of taking the time to get to know your employees. While it may seem like a small detail, understanding our team members on a personal level is a corner stone of the culture here at Primary Health Network. Samantha is a former…
Egg In A Bread Bowl
The ideal breakfast for a crowd is an egg in a bread bowl, and it can be made whatever you like! Ingredients:8 whole Crusty Bread Rolls2 Tablespoons Butter, MeltedSalt And PepperAssorted Fillings Directions:• Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Slice off the top of eachroll and scoop out the soft bread inside, leaving thesides of the…
Meet Our Providers | Jeffrey Karls, DO
Clarion Express Care Dr. Karls has provided exceptional express care services for Primary Health since joining the network in June 2014. Earning his medical degree from Midwestern University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, Illinois, and completing his internship and Family Practice Residency training at Clarion Hospital, Clarion, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karls is also board certified…
Happy Little Free Library Week!
Help us as we celebrate Little Free Library Week!! Books have the remarkable power to transport us to different worlds, broaden our horizons, and ignite our imaginations. The Little Free Library movement, has embraced the magic of books and community spirit by fostering a love for reading in neighborhoods around the world. Each year, the…
Grilled Steak Salad
This salad’s star ingredient, ribeye steak, makes it easy enough to prepare on a weeknight yet delicious enough to plan a gathering around. Ingredients: DRESSING: 4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper SALAD: 1…
Avocado Buffalo Chickpea Salad Wraps
Wraps of flavorful buffalo chickpea salad loaded with fresh spinach, avocado, and crunchy vegetables. With a full can of chickpeas and a serving of yogurt, these simple buffalo chickpea wraps are loaded with protein and make the ideal lunch for the office. Ingredients: For the salad: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1…
Getting Back into Exercise
Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes life can get in the way, and before you know it, it’s been weeks, months, or even years since you last worked out. Maybe you were injured, had a busy schedule, or simply lost motivation. Whatever the reason, getting back into exercise can be…
Understanding Our Negative Pressure Rooms
More than ever, it’s crucial to keep coming up with new ways to improve our care environment. In order to improve the environment for patient care, PHN has installed negative pressure rooms all around its network. Currently, PHN has installed 41 negative pressure rooms to date. Rob Holbert, Director of Facilities, explained that negative pressure…
How a traumatic event can affect you
On behalf of PHN, we are deeply saddened by the recent tragic events across our country. These types of tragedies can often cause traumatic responses. Traumatic events can bring about unusually strong emotions like anger and disbelief. These types of reactions may affect one’s ability to perform daily life activities. Recognizing normal and natural reactions…