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Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety 10/11/2023 Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton has received statewide recognition for its for outstanding performance in patient safety. The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Attains National Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program 10/12/2023 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital announced that they have received accreditation under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Expands Urology Services in Scranton 10/20/2023 Board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist Jason Wynberg, M.D., has joined the Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a member of the medical staff at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Prior to joining

You May Need Two Shots, or Three, to Protect Your Health this Fall and Winter 10/25/2023 Flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses will be circulating To protect yourself and those you love when respiratory viruses are circulating this fall and winter,

Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Health Plan Benefits? 11/9/2023 Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone

Scranton Patient’s Case Underscores Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings, Early Detection 11/15/2023 Courtesy of Scranton Times-Tribune Claire Davis had recently moved to Scranton from New York state when she arrived for a physical with a cough and other concerning symptoms.

Regional Hospital Debuts Milestone Heart Procedure 12/4/2023 The Heart & Vascular Institute at Regional Hospital of Scranton successfully performed the first transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) at the end of last week. The procedure was performed by Nishant Sethi, M.D.,

What You Need to Know with Upper Respiratory Illness on the Rise 12/21/2023 If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on

Leap Into Heart Health This Leap Year With Commonwealth Health 1/5/2024 It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue

Commonwealth Health Hosts Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive to Fight Hunger 3/4/2024 Commonwealth Health invites community members to join the health system’s efforts to fight hunger by participating in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive benefiting