2021 News Releases

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes New Gastroenterologist to Scranton 7/20/2021 Dr. Vikas Khurana is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the GI tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach,

Tyler Memorial Hospital Will Transition to Urgent Care and Outpatient Services Center 7/26/2021 Hospital to End Acute Inpatient, Surgical and Emergency Room Services Tyler Memorial Hospital today announced plans to transition operations to focus on outpatient services, ending emergency room

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes New OB/GYN to Plains 7/27/2021 Dr. Antea Singleton is a board-certified OB/GYN who provides health services to women through the stages of life with kindness and compassion. She specializes in annual preventive care and the

Back-To-School Checkups are the Cornerstone of a Healthy School Year 8/9/2021 With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition

Commonwealth Health’s 10th Annual Mammothon 8/10/2021 Commonwealth Health is excited to announce the date and time of the tenth annual Mammothon. To accommodate appointment scheduling, Mammothon will be hosted on September 9, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year,

Heart and Vascular Institute Recognized for Excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification 2/16/2021 The American College of Cardiology has recognized the Heart and Vascular Institute at Regional Hospital of Scranton for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving

Five Reasons To Make That Well Visit Appointment 3/18/2021 If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Commonwealth Health Physician Network wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in.

Holly Morkavage, R.N., is honored with DAISY AWARD for Extraordinary Nurses at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton 3/17/2021 The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses’

Heart Emergencies Require Timely Care 3/11/2021 Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we

What to Know About Surgery During the Pandemic 3/9/2021 March 2021 – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few