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SCRANTON (May, 2022) - Five healthy habits could be the secret to a longer life for many people. According to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, individuals who adopt the habits by the age of 50 may live seven or more years longer than those who don’t. And, those healthy habits may also help prevent chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed 34 years of data on more than 100,000 adults to see if there is a correlation between healthy... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health today announced the 2021 Employees of the Year. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a Commonwealth Health Network employee each year. Each hospital names an employee of the year, clinical manager of the year and manager of the year. These employees play an important role in delivering quality care and creating the best possible experience for our patients. Our honorees exemplify the best of who we are as healthcare providers through their dedication to our patients and to the... ... Read More

TUNKHANNOCK, Pa., Monday, May 2, 2022 – Commonwealth Health today announced its Tunkhannock ER will cease emergency department services effective July 1, 2022. Healthcare resources to help people get well and live healthier will remain in Tunkhannock with services the community has demonstrated it will use such as primary care and occupational medicine. Commonwealth Health Physician Network’s primary care office in Tunkhannock will remain open. Other services that will continue in Tunkhannock include Co... ... Read More

On Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is offering hernia screenings in the Heart & Vascular Institute and Surgical Waiting Area on the first floor of the hospital. Join our general surgeons to learn about hernia causes, symptoms, and diagnosis; along with 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 for the event... ... Read More

(March, 2022) – Over the course of a year, the impact of Commonwealth Health adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver safe, quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, Commonwealth Health is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled more than $660 million in 2021. Last year, our hospitals, outpatient ... ... Read More

SCRANTON (March, 2022) - The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Dr. Eric deWarren, a family medicine provider with Commonwealth Health Physician Network, reminds us some factors like genetics are beyond your control, but healthy lifestyle choices, timely identification and management of the following common, chronic conditions can... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health has named Michael P. Curran the new CEO of Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton effective March 28, 2022. Curran has more than 20 years of experience as a hospital and health care system executive, most recently serving as the vice president of operations for the east region of Prospect Medical Holdings. In this role, he has been responsible for the operations of nine acute care facilities. Prior to this, he held executive positions at Crozer Health including the s... ... Read More

WILKES-BARRE (February, 2022) - Daylight Saving Time (DST), the yearly practice of setting clocks forward one hour between March and November has been observed in much of the United States since 1966. The idea behind DST is to “save” natural light, since spring, summer, and early fall days typically get dark later in the evening compared to late fall and winter days. The non-DST period between November and March is known as Standard Time. When DST starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2022, we’ll set ou... ... Read More

Commonwealth Health Physician Network recently announced that Michael Socher, M.D., has joined the health network. In his new role, Dr. Socher will provide obstetrical and gynecological services at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Socher is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in obstetrical and postpartum care, high-risk pregnancy care, infertility, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and minimally invasive surgery. Services include: Routine an... ... Read More

On Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is offering hernia screenings in the Heart & Vascular Institute and surgical waiting area on the first floor of the hospital. Join our general surgeons to learn about hernia causes, symptoms, and diagnosis; along with 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 for the eve... ... Read More