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BERWICK, PA. (July, 2019) – Commonwealth Health Physician Network is proud to provide Berwick area residents with convenient access to medical care at our new walk-in clinic. Beginning July 19, the new clinic located at 1918 West Front Street will be opened Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. So, if you don’t have a doctor, if your doctor’s office is closed or if you can’t wait for an appointment, you still can access the care you need for the flu, a fever, a cut or other common ailment or ... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (June, 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 second quarter DAISY Award was presented to Kristal Ryncavage, RN, who works in the Critical Care Unit at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The DAIS... ... Read More

KINGSTON, Pa. (June, 2019) – The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses’ every day. First Hospital is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter. First Hospital’s first DAISY Award was presented to Joanne McDade, RN, who works in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at First Hospital, Kingston. The DAISY (which stands for Diseases Attacking the... ... Read More

SCRANTON (JULY, 2019) — Commonwealth Health Emergency Medical Services (CHEMS) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, PA (June 2019) - Leah Habersham, M.D. obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and is a medical staff member of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Habersham is a 2012 graduate from the Saba University School of Medicine, Netherlands-Antilles. She completed an obstetrics/gynecology residency as chief resident at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY. Leah Habersham, M.D., comes to Wilkes-Barre from St. Francis Hospital, Maryville, MO, where she fo... ... Read More

JUNE, 2019 ― American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Quality Achievement Award is granted to Commonwealth Health’s Regional Hospital of Scranton–Gold Plus, Moses Taylor Hospital-Silver Plus and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital-Silver Plus. These awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest... ... Read More

SCRANTON, (JUNE 2019) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation in June based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to the Center... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (JUNE, 2019) – On Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is offering Hernia Screenings on the first floor of the hospital in the HVI/Surgical waiting area. 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) 468-1750 or... ... Read More

Laceyville, Pa. (June, 2019) – As part of a growing healthcare organization, Commonwealth Health Physician Network is investing to make medical care easily accessible in Wyoming County. Michael Brown, M.D., Mallory Racoski, PA-C, and staff are now offering primary medical care to area families from a new clinic location at 417 Main Street, Laceyville, 18623. The practice is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 until 4:00 pm by appointment. Dr. Brown is board certified in family medicine and a member of Com... ... Read More

(May, 2019) –Commonwealth Health was a key corporate sponsor of the American Heart Association with a $30,000 donation. Commonwealth Health was proud to hold the chairman position at the Heart Walk, Pacemaker level at the Heart Ball and Presenting sponsor at the Go Red for Women Luncheon this year. Robert Stiekes, Chief Operating Officer at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital lead the 2019 AHA Heart Walk. Commonwealth Health employees raised an additional $21,988 in donations for the Heart Walk. Pictured in c... ... Read More