2021 News Releases

Radiation Oncologist Joins Medical Staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital 12/29/2021 WILKES-BARRE (December, 2021) – Radiation Oncologist David Andolino, M.D., has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a member of the medical staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Andolino joins

Healthier You in 2022 12/27/2021 WILKES-BARRE (December, 2021) – Start the new year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Michael Brown, M.D., a family medicine provider with

Wilkes-Barre End of the Year Message 12/22/2021 As another year comes to an end, I want to say thank you to all of you who keep healthcare moving forward in the Wyoming Valley. Top of mind for me is a

Scranton End of the Year Message 12/21/2021 As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Lackawanna County. Top of mind for me is a thank you to

Top Philadelphia Cardiothoracic Surgeon Brings Decades of Experience to Wilkes-Barre 12/20/2021 Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes Temple University Hospital’s Vice Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgeon Robert S. Boova, M.D., has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a member

Kidney Stones Can Put Kidney Function at Risk 8/13/2021 If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes New PCP to Kingston 8/20/2021 Dr. Marie Adajar is board certified in internal medicine and specializes in preventive medicine, as well as disease diagnosis and management for adults. She is dedicated to managing and improving

Nurses at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Receive Gift from Medical Staff 8/25/2021 Nurses at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will now have the opportunity to take part in more advanced, hands on learning thanks to the medical staff, who

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements For Employees 8/26/2021 Currently, Commonwealth Health has not made the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory. Our hospitals continue to follow CDC guidelines which do not require healthcare providers to be vaccinated but do require the masking of all providers

Commonwealth Health to Continue Emergency Room and Outpatient Services in Tunkhannock 8/30/2021 The Tunkhannock facility will begin operating as a campus of Regional Hospital of Scranton Services the community has demonstrated it wants to use. including emergency room and outpatient