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NANTICOKE, Pa. (Dec. 30, 2015) – John Bobeck, M.D., a family practice physician, has retired, effective Dec. 31.   Dr. Bobeck, son of the late Dr. John Bobeck, a Sugar Notch family doctor, has practiced medicine at his Nanticoke office and was on the medical staff of Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Matthew Kozicki, M.D., will see patients at the InterMountain Medical Group office at 181 S. Market St., Nanticoke. Appointments may be made by calling 570-735-6660. ... Read More

SCRANTON, Pa., (Dec. 29, 2015) – Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton recently honored its Employees of the Year. Johnson Keoonela, Scranton, a registered nurse, was named Employee of the Year.  Susan Luchko, Dunmore, who works in the ambulatory surgery center, was named Non-Clinical Manager of the Year.  Clinical Manager of the Year is Heidi Bockelkamp, director of rehabilitation services. She resides in West Abington Township. ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Dec. 23, 2015) -- During the fall and winter months it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits.  Every October, individuals should direct their attention to outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts.   Most health insurance plans have a deductible requirement—a predetermined amount of health care expense that must be covered ... Read More

David Sieklicki, a mental health technician at First Hospital, was named Employee of the Year. Sieklicki, of Mountain Top, has been employed with Commonwealth Health since 2011. Kathy Pisano of Exeter was named the Clinical Manager of the Year. Pisano is the clinical director of 6 East and the IV team as well as interim clinical director of obstetrics/pediatrics. She started her career at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in 1978. Christine Ziegler, an employee since 2010 who serves as Satellite Operations Man ... Read More

SCRANTON, Pa. (Dec. 18)– By recently earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Hip Fracture Certification, Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton has become the first hospital in the state to earn all four orthopedic certifications – hip fracture, shoulder replacement, knee replacement, and hip replacement.   Brooks Turkel, CEO of Regional Hospital, said the distinction is an honor for the hospital and its staff and is evidence of the excellent care th ... Read More

TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. , (Dec. 18, 2015) – Ann Marie Stevens, Carbondale, has been named chief executive officer of Commonwealth Health Tyler Memorial Hospital effective immediately. Stevens joined Tyler Memorial as interim CEO earlier this fall. She is an established leader in the region’s health care community, having served as CEO at Mid Valley Hospital for 14 years, ultimately working to transition the facility to serve the community as Mid Valley Outpatient Center. More recently, she has served ... Read More

Michael Rupp, MD, cardiologist at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will host a health talk on high blood pressure and high cholesterol on  Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, Edwardsville. Dr. Rupp specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. These conditions can range from high blood pressure and high cholesterol to coronary artery disease and heart failure. Refreshments will be served. Rese ... Read More

(SCRANTON, Pa.  Dec. 11, 2015) – Moses Taylor Hospital Stroke Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6  in the 2 West Conference Room at the hospital, 700 Quincy Avenue. The group is open to all survivors of stroke and their caregivers. This month’s program, “Caregiver and Stroke Survivor Group Sessions,” will be presented by Colleen Dodgson, Moses Taylor stroke coordinator, and Justina Ferguson, instructor of nursing at Penn State Worthington Scranton Campus. Meet ... Read More

( WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Dec. 1, 2015 ) -- Cheryl MacDonald-Sweet, Clarks Summit, has been named director of the trauma service line at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. MacDonald-Sweet has been an emergency room and trauma nurse at CMC and also served as a critical care nurse educator and injury prevention/outreach coordinator. She also worked as a trauma program manager at other local hospitals.  She serves as a forensic nurse for the Lackawanna County Children’s Advocacy Center an ... Read More

SCRANTON, Pa. (Dec. 1, 2015) -- Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton held its annual Employee Recognition Celebration Dinner at the Radisson Lackawanna Station. The evening honored employees of Regional Hospital, Home Health of NEPA, and Great Valley Cardiology with five to 45 years of service. Those honored for 40 and 45 years are, from left: Elaine Walker, Gloria Schmitt, Donna Martucci, Ann Palko and Richard Rafalko. Employees with 35 years of service are seated, from left: Joanne ... Read More