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We at Commonwealth Health are doing what most people do at this time of year – reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the new year. We are proud of our accomplishments in 2014 and excited about our plans for 2015. Our mission as the region’s largest health care provider is to touch as many lives as possible and to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. We do this by expanding our services at our six hospitals and our outpatient and satellite centers; by introducing ... Read More

Dr. Peter Feinstein Dr. George Ritz WILKES-BARRE – When is Joint Replacement the Best Option, free educational seminars offered by the Joint Center at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will be held Thursday, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 in the Keystone Grand Ballroom at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Plains Township. Dr. George Ritz will present on Jan. 29 at 4 p.m., while Dr. Peter Feinstein will host the Feb. 5 seminar at 4 p.m. “If you are over 55, and have knee or hip pain, stiffn ... Read More

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently conducted a study on the Patient Navigation program for breast cancer education and screening. The study was conducted in cooperation with NRCI member hospitals, including Commonwealth Health locations Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital and Tyler Memorial Hospital.  The study released the following results: Education Over 750 participants in the Navigation Program received one-on-one education about the i ... Read More

Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital recently announced its employee of the year, manager and non-clinical managers of 2014. The employee of the year was selected based on Exceptional Care nominations received throughout the year. The clinical and non-clinical managers of the year were selected by Senior Staff from nominations made by employees. Susan Glinsky Ann Tully, RN Patricia Bracey EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Susan Glinsky, Family Birth Suite Case Worker Glinsky, of Throop, ensures the safety of newbo ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Dec. 11, 2014) – Dr. Tom Catena, medical director and sole physician at Mother of Mercy Hospital in the Nuba Mountain region of the Sudan, discussed his adventures in the war-stricken country Thursday morning at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Catena is the brother of Cor Catena, CEO of Commonwealth Health. Tom Catena has been working as a missionary doctor since 1999 and has been working in the Sudan since 2007 where he treats everything from malaria and lep ... Read More

BLAKELY, Pa. (Dec. 10, 2014) – A grand opening/ribbon cutting was recently held at Mid Valley Outpatient Center, 1400 Main St., Peckville. Justin Davis, CEO of Moses Taylor Hospital, introduced the officials in attendance including Blakely Mayor Jeanette Acciare-Mariani and council members. Acciare-Mariani presented Davis with a plaque commemorating the opening of the center.  The center houses Priority Care, a walk-in clinic for the treatment of minor illness and non life-threatening injuries a ... Read More

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Michael Raklewicz and Dr. James Mattucci recently spoke at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs about the latest advancements in orthopedic surgeries. Drs. Raklewicz and Mattucci spoke with members of the Medical Explorers about careers as orthopedic surgeons prior to speaking with the general public. The doctors presented in front of more than 50 people and showed the options that are available in hip and knee replacements, as well as the best candidates f ... Read More

Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton recently announced its employee of the year, manager and non-clinical managers of 2014. The employee of the year was selected based on Exceptional Care nominations received throughout the year. The clinical and non-clinical managers of the year were selected by Senior Staff from nominations made by employees. Kelley Cottrell Nicole Miller Mark Mileski EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR:  Kelley Cottrell, Surgery Scheduler of Operating Room Cottrell has been a member ... Read More

Even if you’re young, you’re not invincible. Accidents can happen to anyone. Be prepared. Get health insurance. The health professionals at Commonwealth Health offer these top 10 reasons for enrolling for health insurance. 10. Without health insurance, you may not be able to afford medical care when you or a family member needs it. 9. People with health insurance are more likely to see their doctor before their condition worsens and becomes more expensive to treat. Individuals who have diabetes ... Read More

Twenty years ago last week, Mercy Health System Northeast Region previewed its new 12-bed inpatient hospice unit to the general public. The facility was located on the third floor of the main building at Mercy (now Regional), where it remains today.  Prior to opening the first inpatient hospice unit for terminally ill in Lackawanna County, the Mercy Hospice program served Lackawanna County since 1984 and was previously known as Hospice of Pennsylvania. According to a newspaper article in 1994, a decis ... Read More