2021 News Releases

Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton Doctors’ Day Message 3/26/2021 Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Doctors’ Day Message 3/26/2021 Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrates Doctors’ Day on March 30, I invite you to

Commonwealth Health Remains Steadfast in Service to Northeast Pennsylvania 4/16/2021 A Message to the Community from Michael L. Brown, CEO of Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton Dale A. Johns, CEO of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Ann Marie Stevens,

Nicole Kovalchik, R.N., is honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton 4/21/2021 The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses’

Hospital Week 5/7/2021 A Message to the Community from: Michael L. Brown, CEO of Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton Dale A. Johns, CEO of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Ann Marie Stevens, CEO of Tyler Memorial Hospital Ryan Tatu,

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Announces Excellence in Trauma Care Awards 5/27/2021 National EMS Week in May honors the contributions and sacrifices of those who work on the front line. This year the Trauma Services Department at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital established the

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Now Offers Virtual Visits Without Appointment 6/10/2021 Commonwealth Health Physician Network is working to make it easier than ever to see a primary care provider. New and existing patients now may request Telehealth ASAP, which allows

Scranton Nurses Receive Honors From State and Local Officials 6/10/2021 In honor of National Nurses Month, State Representative Bridget M. Kosierowski presented a citation on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Mayor Paige G. Cognetti presented a proclamation on

Cancer Program at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Receives Full Accreditation 6/11/2021 The Commonwealth Health Cancer Center located at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has achieved full accreditation status with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for three years. To earn voluntary

Free Hernia Screening Offered by Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital 7/8/2021 On Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is offering a Hernia Seminar and Screenings in the HVI/Surgical waiting area on the