2013 News Releases

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Recognizes Regional Hospital of Scranton with Blue Distinction Center+ Award 12/30/2013 SCRANTON, PA – Regional Hospital of Scranton has been named a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement® by Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania,

Commonwealth Health Increases Behavioral Health Capacity 12/30/2013 KINGSTON, PA – Commonwealth Health is expanding behavioral health resources in Northeastern Pennsylvania with the addition of 20 inpatient adult psychiatric beds at First Hospital. The new beds are dedicated to care for

Commonwealth Hospice of NEPA Holds Memorial Service 12/30/2013 Commonwealth Hospice of NEPA, an affiliate of Commonwealth Health, recently held a memorial service in honor of the hospice patients who received care during the last year. Held at Regional Hospital, Scranton,

Family Practitioner Dr. Nathan Greczek Joins Physicians Health Alliance 12/30/2013 SCRANTON, PA – Commonwealth Health recently welcomed family practitioner Nathan Greczek, D.O. to his new medical practice at Physicians Health Alliance. Dr. Greczek is accepting new patients at his offices

Gordon Travis, Director of Surgical Services, named Division III Clinical Manager of the Year 12/30/2013 Please join Regional Hospital of Scranton’s leadership, staff and physicians as we congratulate Gordon Travis on being named Division III Clinical Manager of the Year

Internist/Pediatrician Michael Mandarano joins Physicians Health Alliance 12/30/2013 SCRANTON, PA – Commonwealth Health recently welcomed Internist/Pediatrician Michael Mandarano, D.O. to his new medical practice at Physicians Health Alliance. Dr. Mandarano is accepting new patients at his office at 1141 Clay

Lackawanna Ambulance Appoints Three to Leadership Positions 12/30/2013 SCRANTON, PA – Lackawanna Ambulance, a provider of high-quality emergent and non-emergent ambulance services throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, recently appointed three individuals to key leadership positions within the organization. Gary McIntyre was recently

Moses Taylor Hospital Named Primary Stroke Center 12/30/2013 SCRANTON, PA – The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized Moses Taylor Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Achievement of Primary Stroke Center

Moses Taylor Hospital Welcomes New Pediatric Hospitalists 12/30/2013 SCRANTON, PA – Moses Taylor Hospital recently welcomed, from left, Lead Hospitalist Dr. Mikhail Mirer; Dr. Terry Gubitosi; Dr Tanya Kumaria; and Dr. Thomas Martin to its Pediatric Center of Excellence. The

New Pediatric Center of Excellence Opens at Moses Taylor Hospital 12/30/2013 SCRANTON, PA – Fulfilling its promise to strengthen medical resources for children in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Health today officially launched its Pediatric Center of Excellence at Moses Taylor Hospital. As