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Moses Taylor Earns Chest Pain Accreditation 11/1/2015 SCRANTON, Pa. (Nov. 2, 2015) – Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital recently received full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).  An Accredited Chest Pain Center’s evidence-based, protocol-driven and

Artists earn ribbons at county fair; prepare for annual Christmas Show and Sale 10/29/2015 Artists from the Abilities thru Arts Studio, which is a part of the Commonwealth Health Day Development program, recently earned ribbons for their artwork at the

Kane Named COO of Physician Network 10/25/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2015) — Patricia Kane has been named the Chief Operating Officer of Commonwealth Health Physician Network. Kane most recently served as the Chief Opertaing Officer of the Physicians Health

Podiatrist Joins WBGH Staff 10/25/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2015) — Simon Tabchi, D.P.M., has joined the medical staff at Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Tabchi is a member of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He earned a

Powell Named CEO of Physician Group 10/25/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 26, 2015) — Donna Powell has been named Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Health Physician Network. Powell, a Moosic resident, most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at InterMountain

Commonwealth Health Donates Naloxone to City First Responders 10/21/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 22, 2015) – Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital today donated 30 individual doses of Naloxone to City of Wilkes-Barre officials for use in opioid overdoses. The presentation was

Ritz to Present Free Lecture on Joint Replacement 10/20/2015 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (Oct. 21, 2015) – George Ritz, M.D., will present a lecture on joint replacement surgery at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Keystone Grand Ballroom, Mohegan Sun Pocono, Plains

Commonwealth Health Hosting Presentation on Emotional Wellness through Artwork 10/19/2015 Commonwealth Health First Hospital will host a free presentation on creating emotional wellness through artwork 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, Edwardsville. Frank

Ljungquist Gives Report at Annual Public Meeting 10/19/2015 BERWICK, Pa. (Oct. 20, 2015) –The Berwick Hospital Center has spent more than $2 million on capital expenditures this year and continues to recruit physicians and expand service lines, CEO Diane Ljungquist

First Hospital Presents Free Talk on Suicide Prevention 10/18/2015 EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. (Oct. 19, 2015) – More than 100 people turned out for a suicide prevention lecture presented Oct. 15 by Commonwealth Health First Hospital at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical