Commonwealth Health Scranton ERs Consolidate at Regional Hospital of Scranton Effective April 1
3/29/2023
Care for expectant women who are at 20 weeks or more will continue at Moses Taylor Hospital
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has approved Commonwealth Health’s plan to unify its Scranton emergency room operations to a single location at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Regional Hospital of Scranton is one block west of Moses Taylor.
Moses Taylor’s emergency room will end operations at 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2023.
The ER medical staff encouraged consolidation of staffing resources to strengthen patient care and operational efficiencies. Quality care and patient safety remain the top priorities.
Care for Expectant Women
Regional Hospital of Scranton is prepared to provide emergency medical care for expectant women who are less than 20 weeks pregnant for any pregnancy-related concerns or at any stage of pregnancy for other serious concerns that are not related to the pregnancy. Women who are 20 weeks pregnant or more and experiencing an obstetrical complaint should go directly to the Moses Taylor Hospital-based obstetric unit for care.
Regional Hospital of Scranton’s emergency room will provide care for all medical emergencies not pregnancy related regardless of gestation age.
Commonwealth Health is communicating with area women, obstetricians, health clinics and emergency response systems outside of the hospital, to share this important information for women who are pregnant. Expectant mothers are encouraged to discuss delivery planning and emergency care with their physician during their next office visit.
When to choose Regional Hospital of Scranton?
Patients that are less than 20 weeks pregnant for any pregnancy related concerns at any stage of pregnancy for other serious concerns that are not related to pregnancy should call 9-1-1 or proceed to the emergency room at Regional Hospital which is located on Jefferson Avenue.
When to choose Moses Taylor Hospital?
Patients that are 20 weeks pregnant or greater with a pregnancy related concern should seek care at Moses Taylor’s Family Birthing Suites. Park on the first floor of the parkade located on Monroe Avenue then proceed to main lobby information desk to be registered.
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 from your phone immediately. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance. First responders have specialized training and will transport patients to the closest facility that can provide the appropriate level of care based on the type of medical emergency.
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