Jefferson County has two* accredited medical facilities, with emergency rooms, intensive care units and up-to-date diagnostic and treatment procedures.

• Brookville Hospital
• Punxsutawney Hospital 

These community owned facilities provide routine health care and services, critical care support, special programs, seminars, and house over 100 local practicing physicians representing every medical specialty. There are a substantial number of dentists and pharmacists in private practice throughout the county.

Each facility has access to a major metropolitan hospitals in Pittsburgh or Erie via 20-minute helicopter ride.

Most county emergency response services are coordinated through Jefferson County Control, including six ambulance squads, which work in conjunction with the 21 volunteer fire stations in the county. Every member is trained thoroughly through his or her organization to be prepared for any emergency or hazardous situation.

*Jefferson County also offers four excellent health care complexes, Jefferson Manor Health Centers, Highland View Health Center, Pennsylvania Memorial Home and Mulberry Square, which provide specialized medical care and rehabilitation as well as short or long term nursing care.