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As part of Commonwealth Health's ongoing commitment to provide quality care close to home, Moses Taylor Hospital will be reopening its inpatient pediatric unit on the morning of Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The unit at Moses Taylor Hospital is staffed by board-certified pediatric hospitalists and team members dedicated to providing inpatient care to children. The unit was temporarily closed while additional pediatric nurses were recruited to sufficiently staff the unit. Commonwealth Health is proud to b... ... Read More

SCRANTON, Pa. (January, 2022) – Moses Taylor Hospital was recently selected as the recipient of a CuddleCot, thanks to a donation from local couple Rebecca and Jon Petrochko and their not-for-profit group, the Julia Emma Foundation. Rebecca and her husband Jon created the Julia Emma Foundation in memory of their daughter, Julia who was stillborn in April of 2020. Rebecca and Jon grew their Foundation out of the need for awareness and the essential need for more resources for families during and after a ... ... Read More

SCRANTON (January, 2022) – Michael Campenni, D.O., board-certified urologist and Pittston native, has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network to expand access to urology services in both Pittston and in Scranton. Dr. Campenni is a member of the medical staff at Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Campenni has over two decades of experience helping patients overcome a wide variety of urological diseases and providing general urological care. He... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE (December, 2021) – Radiation Oncologist David Andolino, M.D., has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a member of the medical staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Andolino joins Commonwealth Health from Advanced Radiation Oncology Associates in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and will be practicing radiation oncology at Commonwealth Health's Cancer Center located at Wilkes-Barre General hospital. Dr. Andolino is board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of ... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE (December, 2021) - Start the new year right by committing to you in 2022. Simple actions can make a big impact on your health over time. Michael Brown, M.D., a family medicine provider with Commonwealth Health Physician Network, shares a few to consider this year. Connect with others . Spend time with friends, family and those you care about. You’ll benefit your mental well-being and your physical health. Studies show that people who have close friends and family are healthier and live much... ... Read More

As another year comes to an end, I want to say thank you to all of you who keep healthcare moving forward in the Wyoming Valley. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding employees that make up our team at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patient surges and adjust to ever-changing guideline... ... Read More

As another year comes to an end, I am saying thank you to the people who keep healthcare moving forward in Lackawanna County. Top of mind for me is a thank you to the outstanding members of our employee teams at Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton both part of the Commonwealth Health network. They are the foundation of our ability to deliver safe, quality healthcare and they continue going above and beyond in this second year of the pandemic. They attend to the ebb and flow of patien... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health Physician Network Welcomes Temple University Hospital’s Vice Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgeon Robert S. Boova, M.D., has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a member of the medical staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Boova was previously the vice chair of cardiac surgery and clinical professor for Temple University Hospital and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. Formerly, Dr. Boova was clinical professor of surgery at C... ... Read More

On Saturday, December 4, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is offering a Hernia Seminar and Screenings in the HVI/Surgical waiting area on the first floor of the hospital. Join our general surgeons to learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hernias, including minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, at this free Hernia Seminar and Screening. This event is open to the public and free of charge; but, reservations are recommended. To register... ... Read More

Learn your risk factors to prevent life-threatening blood clots. The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly those who become severely ill after ... ... Read More