Highlands Health Clinic Executive Director Rosalie Danchanko stood before the rally, her presence commanding attention as she spoke passionately to the crowd, which included many of her patients. With determination in her voice, she revealed that in 2024, Highlands Health had provided vital services to 1,200 Medicaid recipients in the community. “These Medicaid cuts amount to a staggering $880 billion,” Danchanko proclaimed, her words resonating as she emphasized, “That’s my mantra.” She painted a poignant picture of the Medicaid recipients, stressing that most of them are hardworking individuals who simply need a lifeline—whether it’s reliable transportation to their medical appointments, ...

The Medicaid Matters forum took place on April 21, 2025, orchestrated by the dedicated group Locals for Good at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. This impactful event showcased an exceptional panel of experts: Rosalie Danchanko, Executive Director of Highlands Health Clinic; Jason Rilogio, a certified community health worker; Karen Struble Myers, President and CEO of United Way of the Southern Alleghenies; Jeannine McMillan, Executive Director of the Center for Population Health; and Jim Cook, Executive Director of Cambria Residential Services. The discussion was expertly guided by Chip Minemyer, the esteemed Publisher of The Tribune-Democrat.   As the panelists engaged ...

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Rosalie Danchanko, Executive Director of Highlands Health Clinic, has been selected as one of the Pennsylvania Business Central’s Women in Business Top 2024 Non-profit female leaders. Pennsylvania Business Central states, “Non-profit organizations provide unique and critical services, which positively impact the economy and quality of life in central Pennsylvania. Many of these organizations thrive under the dynamic leadership of women. For the fifth year, Women in Business is proud to recognize the top female nonprofit talent and leadership throughout our 23-county region with our annual Top Nonprofit Female Leaders list. These dedicated and innovative women were selected by our editorial ...

… Francine Glass is the Nonprofit Award honoree. The Johnstown resident is the clinical nursing coordinator at Highlands Health, helping to facilitate the clinic’s nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff members in the care of the underserved population. During the pandemic, she organized more than 14,000 COVID-19 vaccines and arranged home visits for more than 800 people who could not leave their homes. Glass said she feels overwhelmed by the award. “When they first presented it to me, I wasn’t quite sure because what I do for the clinic is from my heart,” she said. “I’ve been there over 11 ...