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In May, Commonwealth Health wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Commonwealth Health will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit https://www.commonwealthhealth.net/womens-health-series . “Studies show ... ... Read More
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Last year, our Scranton hospital and clinics played a vital role at more than 381,000 encounters where we helped people get well and live healthier. Around the clock, every day of the year, regardless of holidays, weather or other disruptions – we are here for our community. The skills, talents and energy of our employees and physicians are the force powering all that we do and I am grateful for their steady focus on delivering safe, quality care and a compassionate experience for patients. We care deep... ... Read More
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Commonwealth Health has announced the 2023 Employees of the Year. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a Commonwealth Health Network employee each year. Each hospital names an Employee of the Year, Clinical Manager of the Year, and Non-Clinical Manager of the Year. These employees play an important role in delivering quality care and creating the best possible experience for our patients. Our honorees exemplify the best of who we are as healthcare providers through their dedication to our patient... ... Read More
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Wilkes-Barre, PA (April, 2024) – Pam Mahasky, a registered nurse at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for over 30 years, has received a national 2023 Nursing Excellence Award. Mahasky is one of ten national winners selected across all hospitals affiliated with Community Health Systems, one of the leading operators of general acute-care hospitals and outpatient care centers in communities across the United States. The organization’s affiliates include Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and 71 other hospitals in 1... ... Read More
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Last year, our hospital and clinic team played a vital role in more than 569,000 encounters where we helped people get well and live healthier. Around the clock, every day of the year, regardless of holidays, weather or other disruptions – we are here for our community. The skills, talents and energy of our employees and physicians are the force powering all that we do and I am grateful for their steady focus on delivering safe, quality care and a compassionate experience for patients. We care deeply ab... ... Read More
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Commonwealth Health Physician Network is always looking for ways to improve local access to advanced treatment options across a wide range of surgery specialties. So we are excited to introduce a new member of our surgical team that has over a decade of experience and has trained at several renowned academic institutions. John Pepen, M.D., FACS, graduated from Columbia University and completed fellowship-training in surgical critical care at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a major teaching hospital of Har... ... Read More
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To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, the employees, volunteers and medical staff of Regional Hospital of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital donated jars of peanut butter during their second annual Jars of Love drive to Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, Bread Basket of NEPA, and St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen. In addition to hospital-based donations, community partners, including individuals and businesses, pitched in th... ... Read More
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This Doctors’ Day, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is honoring their physicians by donating $6,000 to local charities selected by the medical staff. The physicians voted earlier this month and selected Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund and Volunteers in Medicine. “We are grateful to the doctors on our medical staff for the steadfast care provided to the thousands of patients our hospital and clinics treat each year throughout the community,” said Chris Howe, interim CEO Wilkes-Barre... ... Read More
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This Doctors’ Day, Regional Hospital of Scranton is honoring their physicians by donating $6,000 to local charities selected by the medical staff. The physicians voted earlier this month and selected St. Joseph’s Center and St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. “On Doctors’ Day, and every day, we are thankful to work with skilled and compassionate providers.” said Michael Curran, CEO of Regional Hospital of Scranton. “We are grateful for their contributions, sacrifices, and unwavering care provided to the pati... ... Read More
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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 Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, Bread Basket of NEPA, and St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen. Peanut butter is a sought after item for food banks because of its high nutritional value and long shelf life. Yet, it is one of the least donated items. The Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive kicks off on March 4 and will run through M... ... Read More
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