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Free CPR course offered 11/4/2015 The American Heart Association is offering a free Friends and Family CPR course at 3 p.m. Dec 6 at the Commonwealth Health EMS substation, 222 Conyngham Ave., Wilkes-Barre. This one-hour course teaches the lifesaving skills

Commonwealth Health Cardiology Group Accredited 11/1/2015 SCRANTON, Pa. (Nov. 2, 2015) — Great Valley Cardiology, a Commonwealth Health physician network, has received Vascular Testing accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. This grants the Scranton-based Great Valley Cardiology group a three-year

Commonwealth Health Surpasses Goal in Annual Mammothon 11/1/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Nov. 2, 2015) – The final results of the 2015 Commonwealth Health Mammothon are in and volunteers from five hospitals and an imaging center surpassed its goal for scheduled mammograms.

MFHS Honors Dr. Rabin for Commitment to Community 11/1/2015 Marc Rabin, M.D., was honored by Maternal and Family Health Services as the 2015 Outstanding Service Award recipient for his commitment to serving the low-income and medically underserved in the community.

Moses Taylor Earns Chest Pain Accreditation 11/1/2015 SCRANTON, Pa. (Nov. 2, 2015) – Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital recently received full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).  An Accredited Chest Pain Center’s evidence-based, protocol-driven and

Artists earn ribbons at county fair; prepare for annual Christmas Show and Sale 10/29/2015 Artists from the Abilities thru Arts Studio, which is a part of the Commonwealth Health Day Development program, recently earned ribbons for their artwork at the

Kane Named COO of Physician Network 10/25/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2015) — Patricia Kane has been named the Chief Operating Officer of Commonwealth Health Physician Network. Kane most recently served as the Chief Opertaing Officer of the Physicians Health

Podiatrist Joins WBGH Staff 10/25/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2015) — Simon Tabchi, D.P.M., has joined the medical staff at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Tabchi is a member of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He earned a

Powell Named CEO of Physician Group 10/25/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2015) — Donna Powell has been named Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Health Physician Network. Powell, a Moosic resident, most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at InterMountain

Commonwealth Health Donates Naloxone to City First Responders 10/21/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 22, 2015) – Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital today donated 30 individual doses of Naloxone to City of Wilkes-Barre officials for use in opioid overdoses. The presentation was