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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Hospital Honors EMS Workers with Luncheon 5/17/2016 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (May 18, 2016) — Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital honored emergency medical services workers throughout the region today by hosting a barbecue on the hospital grounds in observance of National EMS

Agent From AG’s Office Presents Lecture 5/12/2016 EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. (May 13, 2016) – Janene M. Holter, senior supervisory special agent with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Education and Outreach Program, was the featured speaker at a recent professional lecture series