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Dr. Antea Singleton is a board-certified OB/GYN who provides health services to women through the stages of life with kindness and compassion. She specializes in annual preventive care and the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. Dr. Singleton cares for women throughout pregnancy, including delivery. Her office located at 672 South River Street, Suite 111 in Plains accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger Health Plan. For an appointment, call (570) 552-7... ... Read More

Hospital to End Acute Inpatient, Surgical and Emergency Room Services Tyler Memorial Hospital today announced plans to transition operations to focus on outpatient services, ending emergency room services after 11:59 p.m. on October 23, 2021; admissions for acute inpatient care and surgical services will stop earlier. Healthcare resources to help people get well and live healthier will remain in place locally. The facility will begin operating as an urgent care and outpatient clinic on October 24, 2021,... ... Read More

Dr. Vikas Khurana is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the GI tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon) and biliary system. He is experienced in upper endoscopies, colonoscopies and advanced endoscopy procedures. His office at 743 Jefferson Ave accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger Health Plan. For an appointment, call (570) 344-9457. ... Read More

On Saturday, July 17, 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 ca... ... Read More

The Commonwealth Health Cancer Center located at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has achieved full accreditation status with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for three years. To earn voluntary Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation, a cancer program must meet all CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered care. The American College of Surgeons Commission on C... ... Read More

In honor of National Nurses Month, State Representative Bridget M. Kosierowski presented a citation on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Mayor Paige G. Cognetti presented a proclamation on behalf of the City of Scranton honoring Moses Taylor's and Regional Hospital of Scranton's nursing teams for their dedication to patient care. These awards recognize and honor the work of all nurses - those on the frontline and those in every setting - whose contributions have been made more visible throu... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health Physician Network is working to make it easier than ever to see a primary care provider. New and existing patients now may request Telehealth ASAP, which allows access to your existing primary care doctor or the next available provider from the comfort of home – without an appointment. “Easy access to care is important to us,” says Donna Powell, CEO of Commonwealth Health Physician Network “For some people, the only thing more convenient than making a virtual visit appointment is hav... ... Read More

National EMS Week in May honors the contributions and sacrifices of those who work on the front line. This year the Trauma Services Department at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital established the Excellence in Trauma Care Award for Prehospital Care. This new award honors heroism and excellence on medicine’s front lines. Congratulations to this year's winners: Brandon Grohowski, Jack Stott, Robert Basille and Jaime Burke. . ... Read More

A Message to the Community from: Michael L. Brown, CEO of Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton Dale A. Johns, CEO of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Ann Marie Stevens, CEO of Tyler Memorial Hospital Ryan Tatu, CEO of First Hospital Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the oppor... ... Read More

The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses’ every day. Commonwealth Health’s Regional Hospital of Scranton is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter. Regional Hospital’s fourth quarter DAISY Award was presented to Nicole Kovalchik, R.N., for her kind and compassionate patient care. Holly is employed in 4 West Orthopedics. The DAISY (whi... ... Read More