2015 News Releases

WBGH Bariatric Program Earns Aetna Distinction 6/4/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (June 5, 2015) – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s bariatric program has earned the distinction of an Aetna Institutes of Quality program effective April 1. IOQ facilities show excellence in care and a

Dr. Robert Glicini Hosts Lecture on Breast Cancer 6/3/2015 TUNKHANNOCK – Robert Glicini, MD, recently held a health talk and presentation concerning breast cancer at the Tunkhannock Public Library. Dr. Glicini, who is on staff at Commonwealth Health Tyler Memorial

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Offers Summer Junior Volunteer Program 5/26/2015 Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will hold its Summer Junior Volunteer Program from June 22 through Aug. 28. The program is open to 13- to 18-year-olds and participants may volunteer up

Hospital Honors Emergency Medical Workers 5/25/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (May 26, 2015) – Wilkes-Barre General Hospital observed National Emergency Medical Services Week with several events designed to show appreciation for local first responders. Mayor Thomas Leighton presented the hospital with a

First Hospital Presents Lecture on Documentation 5/20/2015 EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. (May 21, 2015) – Commonwealth Health First Hospital recently presented  “Documentation: What Health Care Professionals Need to Know – Quality, Safety & Ethical Guidelines,” at Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, Edwardsville.

Moses Taylor Forms Stroke Support Group 5/13/2015 SCRANTON, Pa. (May 14, 2015) – Moses Taylor Hospital has formed a Stroke Support Group for survivors of stroke and their caregivers. The group will hold its inaugural meeting at 6 p.m. June

Dr. Motroni to Present Free Health Talk at YMCA 5/11/2015 BERWICK, Pa. (May 12, 2015) – Alexsandra Motroni, M.D.,  will present “Weight Loss Management/Healthy Lifestyles,” a free community lecture at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Berwick YMCA, 231 W.

Dr. Glicini to Host Lecture on Breast Cancer Treatment and Surgery Options 5/4/2015 Robert L. Glicini, M.D., a staff surgeon at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock, will host a lecture on breast cancer, treatment and surgery options on Tuesday, June

Former Heart Walk Child Chair Wins Bicycle 4/29/2015 SCRANTON, Pa. (April 30, 2015) – Six-year-old Karley Rose Hill, a former child chairman of the Lackawanna County Heart Walk, was one of the lucky winners of the annual bike raffle sponsored

CH Emergency Medical Services Employee Completes FEMA Training 4/27/2015 SCRANTON, Pa. (April 28, 2015) – Gene Lesneski, a pre-hospital care coordinator with Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services, recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston,