2017 News Releases

Arthritis Pain in Hips, Knees Topic of Presentation 3/20/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (March 21, 2017) – Orthopedic surgeon James Mattucci, M.D., will host a lecture on arthritis pain in the hips and knees at 6 p.m. April 27 in the Anthracite Meeting

First Hospital Offers Free Workshop 3/20/2017 KINGSTON, Pa. (March 21, 2017) – Commonwealth Health First Hospital will present “Supporting Patients in Crisis: The Best (And Worst) Things to Say” at 6 p.m. May 18 at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical

Letter to Editor from WBGH Administration 3/15/2017 March 16, 2017 Dear Editor: Although the beauty of two feet of snow can be breathtaking in nature, storms of such magnitude can leave many breathless. Fortunately, such events occur infrequently. It is,

Commonwealth Health Lists Closings 3/12/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (March 13, 2017) – In anticipation of the pending snowstorm, some Commonwealth Health facilities will be closed on Tuesday, March 14. All hospitals – Berwick Hospital Center, First Hospital, Moses Taylor Hospital, Regional

Orthopedic surgeon to discuss neck and back pain 4/4/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (April 5, 2017) – Christopher Henderson, M.D., will present “Understanding Neck Pain, Back Pain and Stenosis” at 6 p.m. May 3 at the 2 West Conference Center, Moses Taylor

Commonwealth Health launches user-friendly website for nursing applicants 4/4/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 5, 2017) — Commonwealth Health has launched a new website that streamlines the process for individuals applying for nursing positions and provides more detail regarding openings at its

Elder Law Subject of Senior Circle Meeting 4/12/2017 BERWICK, Pa. (April 13, 2017) – Commonwealth Health Berwick Hospital Senior Circle will meet at 2 p.m. April 20 at the hospital cafeteria, 801 E. 16th Street. Guest speakers are attorney Marissa

Volunteers Shed Light on Importance of Routine Colon Screening 4/16/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 17, 2017) — Employees of Commonwealth Health scheduled 63 colonoscopies as the result of the health care network’s inaugural “Don’t Be the 1 in 3” campaign to

WBGH Heart Walk Committee Plans Fundraisers 4/17/2017 The Heart Walk Committee at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is conducting several fundraisers in support of the annual walk to be held April 29 at PNC Field, Moosic. The hospital volunteers sold

Arthritis of Hip, Knee Topic of Free Seminar 4/20/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (April 21, 2017) – “Arthritis of the Hip and Knee,” a free community lecture, will be presented by Theodore Tomaszewski, M.D., at 6 p.m. May 11 at Regional Hospital