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Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes Gastroenterologist to Wilkes-Barre 8/19/2022 Mazen Tolaymat, M.D., is board certified and fellowship trained in gastroenterology and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the digestive organs including the esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas,

Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton is Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation 8/23/2022 The American College of Cardiology has recognized Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care.

Hernia Screening Offered by Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital 8/31/2022 On Saturday, September 17, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is offering hernia screenings in the Heart & Vascular Institute and surgical waiting area on

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes New Interventional Cardiologist 9/23/2022 Interventional Cardiologist Adil Sattar, M.D., FACC, RPVI, has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is now seeing patients in Wilkes-Barre. Dr. Adil Sattar is a board-certified interventional cardiologist who specializes in

Jersey College and Commonwealth Health Open Hospital‐Based Nursing Program in Scranton 10/11/2022 To train additional caring and skilled nurses, Jersey College and Commonwealth Health have collaborated to establish a School of Nursing on Moses Taylor Hospital’s campus, serving the greater

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Celebrates 150 Years of Service 10/11/2022 Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital celebrated its 150th anniversary Tuesday as dozens of people, including hospital, community and government leaders, gathered to celebrate the milestone. Founded in 1872, Wilkes-Barre City Hospital

Commonwealth Health Earned National Recognition From the American College of Cardiology in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 “Best Hospitals” Guidebook. 10/18/2022 Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital have earned national recognition from the American College of Cardiology

DAISY AWARD for Extraordinary Nurses 10/28/2022 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s third quarter DAISY Award was presented to Jennifer Gyory, R.N. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes New Physician to Shavertown Office 10/31/2022 Commonwealth Health Physician Network is pleased to welcome Family Medicine Physician Essam Almeky, M.D., to our office located in Shavertown. Dr. Almeky is board-certified in family medicine and obesity

Make the Most of your Health Insurance 11/1/2022 Schedule appointments, tests and surgeries to maximize your health plan benefits before year end As the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Now is a