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2016 News Releases

Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss Joint Replacement

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

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Surgeon to Provide Free Talk on Hernias

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.

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Hospital Honors EMS Workers with Luncheon

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

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Agent From AG’s Office Presents Lecture

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

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Commonwealth Health Employees Walk For Autism

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

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General Hospital Earns Platinum Award For Donor Awareness

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

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Orthopedic Lecture Attracts Large Gathering

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

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