2014 News Releases

First Hospital Nationally Recognized as Top Performer 11/12/2014 List Published by The Joint Commission Honors Exemplary Care (KINGSTON, Pa.) – First Hospital, an affiliate of Commonwealth Health, has been named a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The

Moses Taylor Hospital Nationally Recognized as Top Performer 11/12/2014 List Published by The Joint Commission Honors Exemplary Care (SCRANTON, Pa.) – Moses Taylor Hospital, an affiliate of Commonwealth Health, has been named a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Nationally Recognized as Top Performer 11/12/2014 List Published by The Joint Commission Honors Exemplary Care (WILKES-BARRE, Pa.) – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, an affiliate of Commonwealth Health, has been named a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®

Dr. Catena to Practice Family Medicine 11/11/2014 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Nov. 12, 2014) – Commonwealth Health has announced that Michelle Lynn Catena, M.D., has joined the InterMountain Medical Group and will practice family medicine. She will see patients at the office

Dr. Hiscox Relocates Office 11/11/2014 NANTICOKE, Pa. (Nov. 12, 2014) – Richard Hiscox, D.O., has relocated his family practice office to the new Nanticoke Medical Center at 4 E. Main St., Nanticoke. Dr. Hiscox is a member of the InterMountain

First Hospital Recognized with Safety Award 11/11/2014 KINGSTON, Pa. (Nov. 12, 2014) – First Hospital, an affiliate of Commonwealth Health, was recently recognized by the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania with a safety award in the category of fall prevention. The

Holiday Heart Attack Rates and Risks 11/11/2014 This time of year may be full of holiday cheer, but seasonal stress, bad habits and cooler weather pose a serious risk to your heart. More people have heart attacks in the winter

Mid Valley to Hold Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting 11/11/2014 BLAKELY, Pa. (Nov. 12, 2014) – Mid Valley Outpatient Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at the facility, 1400 Main Street. Justin Davis,

Regional Hospital Honors Veterans 11/11/2014 SCRANTON, Pa. (Nov. 12, 2014) – Regional Hospital continued its tradition of honoring veterans with a Veterans Day celebration held Nov. 11 in the East Wing Café. Veterans who serve as volunteers and those employed

Regional Hospital Hosts Free Robot Day for Public 11/11/2014 SCRANTON, Pa. (Nov. 12, 2014) – Robot Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Regional Hospital of Scranton, 746 Jefferson Avenue. The event is open