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SCRANTON, Pa. (Dec. 15, 2017) -- Peter Cognetti, M.D. and Patrick Conaboy, M.D. joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network, effective Dec. 1. Both doctors will continue to see patients at their current office location, 802 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Dr. Cognetti is a Scranton native who has been in family practice since 1983. He has been board certified by the American Academy of Family Practice since 1986. Dr. Conaboy is also a Scranton native who has been in family practice since 1986. He has been bo... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Dec. 13, 2017) – Luzerne County’s first robotic-assisted total knee replacement surgery using a new surgical system that provides more precision and accuracy, was performed today at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Michael Raklewicz, M.D., chief of orthopedic surgery at the hospital, performed the surgery. The hospital recently purchased the system which allows orthopedic surgeons to combine the latest in total and partial knee replacement procedures with the growing... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Dec. 7, 2017) – Neurosurgeons at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital are using iMRI technology, an MRI-guided surgical procedure which allows them greater precision when performing delicate cranial, spinal and general surgery. Pennsylvania’s only moveable MRI uses intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging, allowing surgeons to take high-resolution scans of patients during surgery, providing them with improved real-time information and allowing them to analyze and operate... ... Read More

SCRANTON, Pa. (Dec. 6, 2017) – Members of the leadership team from the American Heart Association (AHA) on Wednesday, Dec. 6 presented officials from Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton with the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation. Regional is the first hospital in the nation to receive this recognition. The AHA’s Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation is a new comprehensive level of designation developed in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology to ... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Dec. 6, 2017) -- Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has earned the Blue Distinction® Center-Plus for Spine Surgery designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program of Highmark Blue Shield. The Spine Surgery designation was created in an effort to help patients who are seeking spine surgery. Hospitals that receive this designation demonstrate expertise in spinal procedures, resulting in fewer patient complications and hospital re-admissions compared to other... ... Read More

TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. (Nov. 30, 2017) – When it comes to stroke care, time is critical. And so is having a neurologist on hand to evaluate a patient, make a diagnosis and begin proper treatment. Before September, patients admitted to the emergency room at Commonwealth Health Tyler Memorial Hospital who were showing symptoms of a possible stroke would likely be immediately transferred to another facility. Because of the latest in technology and an innovative program provided by the Penn State Health Neuroscie... ... Read More

BERWICK, Pa. (Nov. 27, 2017) – Thomas Neal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Health Berwick Hospital Center. Neal joined the hospital in September as interim CEO. Neal has served as CEO of Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Ronceverte, W. Va., since last year and previously served as chief operating officer at Tenet Healthcare Hilton Head (S.C.) Hospital. A registered nurse, Neal is a veteran of the U.S. Army, a former emergency medical technician, and earned master’s degrees in ... ... Read More

Wilkes-Barre, PA (Nov. 22, 2017) -- Commonwealth Health and two of its hospitals have been recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), Gift of Life Donor Program, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) in the 2017 HAP Donate Life Hospital Challenge. Commonwealth Health has been designated a platinum level health care system while Wilkes-Barre General Hospital earned a platinum designation and Regional Hospi... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Nov. 21, 2017) – Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will present a free public health talk on nutrition from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at the hospital’s Cancer Center. Helen Pickering, dietitian and clinical nutrition manager for Metz Culinary Management at the hospital, will present “Pack Nutrition Onto Your Holiday Table.” The presentation is geared toward cancer patients and will focus on nutritional choices during the holiday. This is the first in a series of Lunch &... ... Read More

BERWICK, Pa. (Nov. 21, 2017) – Commonwealth Health Berwick Hospital recently held a reception for Diane Dalo, a nursing administrative secretary, who retired after 42 years of service to the hospital. Diane has worked in various secretarial positions during her career at Berwick. She plans to travel and spend more time with her grandchildren. Attending the reception are, from left: Liz Bendas, medical surgical/ICU director; Diane Dalo, and Doreen Kolojejchick, chief nursing officer. ... Read More