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Surgeon to Provide Free Talk on Hernias 5/18/2016 BERWICK, Pa. (May 19, 2016) – Anton Georgiev, D.O., will present “Advanced Treatment Options for Abdominal Hernias,” a free community presentation at 6 p.m. May 26 at the Berwick YMCA, 231 W.

Orthopedic Surgeon to Discuss Joint Replacement 5/18/2016 TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. (May 19, 2016) — Michael Raklewicz, M.D., will present a free community lecture, “Joint Replacement” at 6 p.m. May 23 at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Plains Township. Dr. Raklewicz is on the

CHEMS Earns AHA Award For Quality Improvement 5/23/2016 SCRANTON, Pa. (May 24, 2016) — Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients

Collins Awarded Medical Staff Scholarship 5/24/2016 TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. (May 25, 2016) – Sean Collins, son of Kristina Piezga of the radiology department, was awarded the Tyler Memorial Medical Staff Scholarship for 2016. Sean is a senior at Holy Cross High

Rheumatologist Joins Tyler Memorial Medical Staff 5/30/2016 TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. (May 31, 2016) – Chad Walker, D.O., has joined the medical staff of Commonwealth Health Tyler Memorial Hospital. Dr. Walker, a rheumatologist, is affiliated with Professional Orthopedic Associates, Scranton, and will see

Physician Named To Academy Of Pediatrics Committee 5/30/2016 SCRANTON, Pa. (May 31, 2016)  — Michael Mandarano, D.O., has been elected to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Med-Peds Section. Dr. Mandarano’s term

Commonwealth Health Director Awarded Fellowship 5/30/2016 SCRANTON, Pa. (May 31, 2016) – Maggie Lipperini, executive director of orthopedics and neurosciences at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton, has been awarded a Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives.  Lipperini

Orthopedic Surgeon To Give Free Seminar In Mountain Top 5/31/2016 PLAINS TWP., Pa. (June 1, 2016) — George Ritz, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon on staff at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, will present a free seminar at 6 p.m. June

Physician To Discuss Gynecological Issue 6/5/2016 BERWICK, Pa. (June 6, 2016) – Ayesha Usman, M.D., will present “Treatment Options for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)” at 6 p.m. June 23 at the Berwick YMCA, third floor, 231 West Third St., Berwick. The

Free Orthopedic Talk Set For Regional Hospital 6/5/2016 SCRANTON, Pa. (June 6, 2016) – Theodore Tomaszewski, M.D., will present a free seminar on joint replacement surgery at 5 p.m. June 15 in the McGowan Large Conference Room at Commonwealth Health