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Artists participate in Dietrich Theater event 7/7/2015 The talented artists representing Arts Thru Abilities art studio took part in the second annual Celebration of Abilities held recently at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. The event is sponsored by Luzerne-Wyoming Counties

Patrick Kerrigan, D.O., elected as delegate of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association 7/7/2015 Patrick Kerrigan, D.O., a veteran staff member of Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, was recently elected as a delegate of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association and will

CHEMS sets July 16 grand opening for W-B Substation 7/6/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (July 7, 2015) – Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services is breathing new life into an abandoned Wilkes-Barre fire station. CHEMS, the medical transportation affiliate of Commonwealth Health, will

Former fire station gets new life 7/6/2015 WILKES-BARRE (Pa.) — Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services is breathing new life into an abandoned Wilkes-Barre fire station. CHEMS, the medical transportation affiliate of Commonwealth Health, will hold a grand opening celebration July

Ahamed Shamsedeen, M.D. joins Commonwealth Health 7/4/2015 Ahamed Shamsedeen, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and will practice family medicine at 111 West End Road, Hanover Township. Dr. Shamsedeen earned a doctor of medicine

CHEMS, Air Methods host Hangar Day at Seamans Airport 7/4/2015 Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS) and Air Methods will host a Hangar Day on Sunday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Seamans Airport, 727 Windsock Lane,

Podiatrist Joins WB General Hospital Medical Staff 6/29/2015 Joseph Daley, D.P.M., has joined the practice of Dr. Leon Ellman Professional Corp., and will be on the medical staff at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Daley is a podiatric physician

Moses Taylor Lactation Group Honors Mothers 6/22/2015 SCRANTON, Pa. (June 23, 2015) — Moses Taylor celebrated Mother’s Day with a Mom’s Tea at the lactation support group on May 5. The lactation department gave a free breastfeeding product to all

Catena Paints Positive Outlook for Wilkes-Barre General Hospital 6/17/2015 EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. (June 18, 2015) – Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital continues to expand services, add equipment, recruit physicians and play an integral role in the community, according to a report

Brian Goode named Director of Imaging 6/15/2015 Brian Goode of Dallas was recently named administrative director of imaging and cardiology services at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Goode has worked in the field of imaging for 25 years, having spent the