2017 News Releases

Hospital Employees Bowl for Charity 6/20/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (June 21, 2017) – Employees of Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital held their annual Bowl for a Cause campaign, raising a total of $1,500 for two community

Commonwealth Health to Expand Online Scheduling to Doctor Appointments 6/28/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (June 29, 2017) – A few months after launching an online check-in service that makes going to the emergency room and walk-in clinics more convenient, Commonwealth Health has

Wilkes-Barre Psychiatrist Retires After 45 Years 6/29/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (June 30, 2017) – Chun Chang, M.D., a Wilkes-Barre psychiatrist and member of the medical staff of Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, has retired after 45 years of service. A luncheon,

Physician Relocates Family Practice to Kingston 6/29/2017 KINGSTON, Pa. (June 30, 2017) — Ira Vohra, M.D., has relocated her family medicine practice to Kingston. Dr. Vohra, who is affiliated with Commonwealth Health Intermountain Medical Group, will see patients at 610

Gilroy Named Manager of Periop Services at Regional Hospital 6/29/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (June 30, 2017) — Sean Gilroy, of Clarks Summit, has been named manager of perioperative services at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton. He has more than six

Free Discussion on Heart Rhythm Set for March 14 3/9/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (March 10, 2017) – Commonwealth Health Heart & Vascular Institute at Regional Hospital will host a free public presentation, “Heart Rhythm Center & New Procedures to Treat Atrial

Stiekes Named COO at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital 4/4/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 5, 2017) – Robert Stiekes, of Moosic, has been named chief operating officer of Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, it was announced by CEO Cor Catena. Stiekes earned a

Commonwealth Health Planning Heart Walk Activities 3/28/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (March 29, 2017) – The Commonwealth Health Scranton Heart Walk Committee composed of employees from Regional Hospital and Moses Taylor Hospital recently met to discuss plans for the American Heart Association

Regional Hospital Changes Phone Numbers 3/23/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (March 24, 2017) – Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton has a new main number. Anyone trying to reach the hospital should call 570-770-3000. The new phone number for the hospital laboratory

Commonwealth Health Volunteers Lead Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign 3/21/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (March 27, 2017) – Employees of Commonwealth Health are volunteering their time to raise awareness about the importance of routine colon screening and to encourage local residents to schedule