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KINGSTON, PA – Commonwealth Health is committed to removing the barriers many women face in receiving timely breast cancer screenings. In recognition of February as the month of love, the health system is offering walk-in mammogram screenings at the Women’s Imaging Center located in the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion at 468 Northampton Street, Kingston. From February 24-28, women aged 40 and older can skip the usual appointment scheduling and doctor’s orders. Instead, they can walk in directly to rec... ... Read More

Small, consistent changes create healthier habits to last a lifetime The new year often reignites an interest in health and wellness – in a 2024 poll, 79% of respondents said their New Years’ resolutions involved health. While sweeping resolutions are notoriously hard to keep, there are small, simple steps that you can take every day to make a lasting improvement in your health. “Even small lifestyle changes can increase longevity, reduce the risk associated with chronic disease, improve mental health a... ... Read More

Radiation Oncologist, Jalal Hyder, D.O., recently joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a member of the medical staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Hyder provides radiation therapy care to patients with various types of cancer, such as prostate, lung, brain, skin, gastrointestinal and breast as well as head and neck malignancies. Dr. Hyder works with the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Cancer Center, which is armed with advanced technologies available today such as the linear acceler... ... Read More

Moses Taylor Hospital is happy to announce the first baby born for 2025! Reverie Marie was born on Wednesday, January 1, at 7:32 am to parents Andrea and Michael. Moses Taylor Hospital offers a comfortable, family-centered environment and compassionate staff to help ensure mom and baby receive the personalized care they need. The hospital provides services and programs that include childbirth classes and breastfeeding support. Learn more about Moses Taylor Hospital's maternity care services by visiting ... ... Read More

Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital have earned national recognition for a third year in a row from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Hospitals” guidebook. ACC uses this publication to highlight hospitals and health systems that implement high standards in patient care and protocols to ensure best cardiovascular outcomes are delivered to every patient, every time. Commonwealth Health’s two hospitals are recognized for their ... ... Read More

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Abigail Lukasik to the Commonwealth Health Physician Network OB-GYN team in Scranton. Dr. Lukasik offers a wide range of services including routine annual exams, obstetrical and postpartum care and menopausal care. She is also certified in robotic-assisted surgery for gynecological procedures. New patients can schedule appointments by calling 570-961-0851. Medicare, Medicaid, Geisinger Health Plan and most major insurance plans accepted. ... Read More

On Monday, November 11, in appreciation to those who have served or are serving our country, we will honor our veterans and active duty service members with a free meal in the cafeterias at Moses Taylor Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. We thank you for your service and sacrifice to our country! ... Read More

Commonwealth Health, in collaboration with Wilkes-Barre Police, Wilkes-Barre Fire, Luzerne County EMA, Luzerne County Communications, Wilkes-Barre Public Health, DOH Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Wilkes-Barre Veterans Administration, will host an emergency preparedness exercise. The drill will take place from 10 a.m. to Noon on Friday, October 4, 2024. It will be staged on Wilkes-Barre General Hospital grounds. During this planned exercise, all hospital services will continue to be ... ... Read More

Fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, Shadi Razmdjou, M.D., has joined the Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is accepting new patients. Her areas of interest include colon cancer screening, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Her office is located at 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Medicare, Medicaid, Geisinger Health Plan and most insurance plans are accepted. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (570) 344-9457. ... Read More

Now is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postponed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses... ... Read More