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Scranton Physician Receives “Everyday Hero” Award from Pennsylvania Medical Society 3/21/2018 SCRANTON, PA (March 21, 2018) — Kevin Olsen, M.D., a cardiologist at Commonwealth Health, was recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) with the “Everyday Hero Award” for the

Thank a physician on National Doctors’ Day 3/27/2018 Every March 30, hospital administrators and staff set aside some time to honor physicians – and we will do the same this year. This observance, known as National Doctors’ Day, is typically

Flu Season Winds Down in Northeastern Pa. 3/28/2018 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (March 28, 2018) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s flu season has hit its peak, and is in a steady decline – finally.

Dietitian to Address Stroke Support Group 4/3/2018 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (March 28, 2018) – Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Stroke Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. April 18 at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Kingston. This

WBGH Inpatient Rehab in Top 10 Percent in U.S. 4/4/2018 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 5, 2018) — The Advanced Center for Rehabilitation at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has been ranked in the top 10 percent of 870 inpatient rehabilitation facilities

6 Surgical Specialists physicians join Commonwealth Health 4/16/2018 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 16, 2018) — Surgical Specialists, one of Luzerne County’s longest-standing and most established surgical practices, has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network. The six surgeons who comprise the practice will

Neurologist, Headache Specialist Joins Commonwealth Health 4/16/2018 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 16, 2018) – Philip V. Savia Jr., M.D., has joined Commonwealth Health Physician Network and will practice neurology at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Savia specializes in headache medicine and will

Commonwealth Health Employees Bowl for a Cause 4/20/2018 SCRANTON, Pa. (April 20, 2018) – Commonwealth Health held its annual “Bowl for a Cause” fundraiser at South Side Bowl, Scranton. Approximately 175 employees from Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital

Community Resources Topic of Stroke Support Group Meeting 4/26/2018 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 26, 2018) – Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Stroke Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. May 23 at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St.,

Dr. Charlton to Present Free Orthopedic Seminar in Pittston 4/27/2018 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (April 27, 2018) – Orthopedic surgeon William Charlton, M.D., will present a free seminar on joint health and replacement advances at 5:30 p.m. May 17 at the Pittston