2023 News Releases

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Expands Urology Services in Scranton 10/20/2023 Board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist Jason Wynberg, M.D., has joined the Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a member of the medical staff at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Prior to joining

You May Need Two Shots, or Three, to Protect Your Health this Fall and Winter 10/25/2023 Flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses will be circulating To protect yourself and those you love when respiratory viruses are circulating this fall and winter,

Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Health Plan Benefits? 11/9/2023 Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone

Scranton Patient’s Case Underscores Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings, Early Detection 11/15/2023 Courtesy of Scranton Times-Tribune Claire Davis had recently moved to Scranton from New York state when she arrived for a physical with a cough and other concerning symptoms.

Regional Hospital Debuts Milestone Heart Procedure 12/4/2023 The Heart & Vascular Institute at Regional Hospital of Scranton successfully performed the first transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) at the end of last week. The procedure was performed by Nishant Sethi, M.D.,

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Discontinuing Inpatient Childbirth Services After July 11, 2023 7/11/2023 To ensure patient safety, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will end childbirth services effective July 11, 2023 at 11:59 PM. Despite efforts to do so, the hospital is not able

Surprising Health Benefits of Summer Vacations 7/19/2023 Four reasons why taking a break is critical to your health The benefits of a good summer vacation go well beyond having a good time. Taking a vacation can reduce stress levels and

How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion 7/18/2023 Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and

Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton is Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-quality Stroke Care 7/13/2023 SCRANTON (JULY, 2023) — Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke

Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care 7/13/2023 WILKES-BARRE (JULY, 2023) — Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus