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As we approach Thanksgiving, I am especially grateful for the physicians, nurses and all our team members who work together to provide quality compassionate care for our patients and their families. The opportunity to care for friends, neighbors and community members is an honor. We exist for you, our patients, and our team continually strives to provide a positive experience for everyone in our care. We have taken numerous steps to develop a culture of safety within our organization and have increased ... ... Read More

SCRANTON, PA (NOVEMBER, 2019) – Commonwealth Health Physician Network welcomes Rachel Giannotti, M.D. to our pediatrics team. She is a 2016 graduate of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton and completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania. Dr. Giannotti is providing skilled medical care in two convenient locations; Commonwealth Health Physician Network office at 407 N. State Street, Clarks Summit and 890 Viewmont Drive, Dickson City. She will offer personalized, n... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE (November, 2019) - Commonwealth Health Physician Network is pleased to welcome Dean R. Adams, M.D. FACS to our surgical team. Dr. Adams is a member of the medical staff of Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Adams treats all colorectal diseases, cancers and inflammatory bowel disease and is American Board certified in both General and Colon & Rectal surgery. Dr. Adams is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is skilled in minimally invasive robotic-assisted... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, PA (OCTOBER, 2019) - Commonwealth Health is proud to be a sponsor of the Trends, Innovations and Philanthropy Conference in Healthcare presented by the American Trauma Foundation. The TIP conference will be held in the Wilkes University Henry Student Center Ballroom, 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, December 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This conference will offer training and education to all medical professionals and healthcare students on topics such as Trauma, Robotics, Em... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health conducted their eighth annual Mammothon from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on October 24, at three locations. Ninety-five volunteers from Commonwealth Health’s hospitals and clinics made telephone calls to women who are past due for their annual mammograms, offering to schedule these critical screenings or to give a gentle reminder about the importance of yearly mammograms. The volunteers convened from Berwick Hospital Center, Moses Taylor Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre ... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (OCTOBER, 2019) – On Saturday, NOVEMBER 16, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is offering Hernia Screenings in the HVI/Surgical waiting area on the first floor of the hospital. Join our general surgeons to learn about hernia causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, including minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery. This event is open to the public and free of charge; but, reservations are recommended. To register call 570-609-26... ... Read More

SCRANTON, PA (October, 2019) – Commonwealth Health Physician Network welcomes Renata A. Meyer, M.D. to our primary care team. She is an active member of the medical staff at Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital. Dr. Meyer is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from Medical University of Vienna, Austria in 2007. Dr. Meyer completed post-doctoral fellowship in Hematology in Vienna Austria, 2009 and concluded Internal Medicine Residency at the Wr... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health Tyler Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. The hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review by the Joint Commission. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. J... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (October, 2019) – The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses’ every day. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital’s third quarter DAISY Award was presented to Christopher Jones, RN, who works on Clinical Services Telemetry, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. ... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael L. Brown as the new CEO of Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton. "We conducted an extensive search to identify a proven healthcare leader that can support our continued clinical and operational growth in Scranton", said Douglas G. Allen, Chair, Moses Taylor Hospital Board of Trustees and Dr. Mary Jane K. DiMattio, Chair, Regional Hospital of Scranton Board of Trustees. "Throughout his career Michael has achieved imp... ... Read More