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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

Dr. Cindric graduated from West Virginia School of Medicine and completed fellowship-training in vascular surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He is board-certified in general surgery and vascular surgery and provides a full spectrum of vascular care including minimally invasive and traditional surgery options for a range of health issues. Dr. Cindric's clinical interests include carotid artery surgery and stenting, management of arterial aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease, thromb... ... Read More

Rourke Douglas Decker, D.O., recently joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network at our office located in Dickson City and is accepting new patients. Dr. Decker is a board-certified physician committed to helping family members of all ages stay healthy. Services range from physicals and routine medical treatment to care for sudden illnesses. Dr. Decker also helps families prevent and manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma. Dr. Decker offers telehealth visits, and same-day appointments ... ... Read More