2016 News Releases

Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss Joint Replacement 5/18/2016 TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. (May 19, 2016) — Michael Raklewicz, M.D., will present a free community lecture, “Joint Replacement” at 6 p.m. May 23 at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Plains Township. Dr. Raklewicz is on the

Surgeon to Provide Free Talk on Hernias 5/18/2016 BERWICK, Pa. (May 19, 2016) – Anton Georgiev, D.O., will present “Advanced Treatment Options for Abdominal Hernias,” a free community presentation at 6 p.m. May 26 at the Berwick YMCA, 231 W.

Hospital Honors EMS Workers with Luncheon 5/17/2016 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (May 18, 2016) — Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital honored emergency medical services workers throughout the region today by hosting a barbecue on the hospital grounds in observance of National EMS

Agent From AG’s Office Presents Lecture 5/12/2016 EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. (May 13, 2016) – Janene M. Holter, senior supervisory special agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Education and Outreach Program, was the featured speaker at a recent professional lecture series

Commonwealth Health Employees Walk For Autism 5/12/2016 Plains, PA (May 13, 2016) – Employees of Commonwealth Health First Hospital participated in the recent Autism Walk and provided informational material about the children’s program at Community Counseling Services. Among those who participated

General Hospital Earns Platinum Award For Donor Awareness 5/12/2016 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (May 13, 2016) — Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital was recently presented the Platinum Award by the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania for its efforts in bringing awareness to the

Commonwealth Health Plastic Surgeon to Hold Open House 5/4/2016 May 5, 2016 – Commonwealth Health plastic surgeon, Christopher Sanders, MD, will host an open house on Wednesday, May. 18 at his office located in the Waterfront Complex, Suite 203, 670

Tyler, Wyoming County Foundation To Hold Shingles Clinic 4/28/2016 TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. (April 29, 2016) — Commonwealth Health Tyler Memorial Hospital, with support from The Wyoming County Community Health Foundation, is holding a shingles clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Physician To Present Free Session On Bariatric Surgery 4/19/2016 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 20, 2016) – Clark Gerhart, M.D., of the Commonwealth Health bariatric program, will present a free weight loss surgery seminar at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Mountain

Orthopedic Lecture Attracts Large Gathering 4/13/2016 SCRANTON, Pa. (April 14, 2016) – More than 80 people attended a recent seminar presented by Dr. John Doherty, orthopedic surgeon, at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Dr. Doherty discussed ways to control chronic joint