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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

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,

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

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

Commonwealth Health Volunteers Lead Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign 3/21/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (March 27, 2017) – Employees of Commonwealth Health are volunteering their time to raise awareness about the importance of routine colon screening and to encourage local residents to schedule

Regional Hospital Changes Phone Numbers 3/23/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (March 24, 2017) – Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton has a new main number. Anyone trying to reach the hospital should call 570-770-3000. The new phone number for the hospital laboratory

Commonwealth Health Planning Heart Walk Activities 3/28/2017 SCRANTON, Pa. (March 29, 2017) – The Commonwealth Health Scranton Heart Walk Committee composed of employees from Regional Hospital and Moses Taylor Hospital recently met to discuss plans for the American Heart Association

Stiekes Named COO at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital 4/4/2017 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 5, 2017) – Robert Stiekes, of Moosic, has been named chief operating officer of Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, it was announced by CEO Cor Catena. Stiekes earned a

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