May 07, 2012
Susquehanna Health hosted its second major Spirit of Women event, Day of Dance, April 28 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center’s Susquehanna Tower.
Day of Dance provided area women with valuable health education, dance demonstrations, refreshments, health screenings and shopping with local business vendors.
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April 27, 2012
Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of May that are developed to provide health information and benefit the community.
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April 26, 2012
Susquehanna Health recently adopted the internationally recognized program DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Quarterly, SH will select a nurse from each of its campuses – Divine Providence Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital and Williamsport Regional Medical Center – to be recognized with this award. In early April, the first round of winners were announced.
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April 18, 2012
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one cause of death for both men and women. Individuals who experience a heart attack or fail a stress test often require a heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) angioplasty.
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April 06, 2012
Susquehanna Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mervin Manuel, board-certified pediatrician, to Susquehanna Health Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Rural Avenue.
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April 05, 2012
Local Healthcare Leaders Partner to Expand Access to Quality Healthcare in Tioga County
Laurel Health System and Susquehanna Health have announced plans to create a regional integrated health system covering northcentral Pennsylvania. Increased access to top medical specialists, expansion of services in local communities and the establishment of a community health foundation are among the major benefits of the new partnership.
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March 30, 2012
Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of April that are developed to provide health information and benefit the community.
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March 28, 2012
Susquehanna Health will hold its annual Diabetes Taste-In program Wednesday, April 18 from 6 to 8 pm in the Walnut Room at Susquehanna Tower, 700 High Street, Williamsport.
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March 26, 2012
Pennsylvania College of Technology selected Trevor Hiller, a senior in the Paramedic program, to receive the Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship for academic year 2011-2012.
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March 20, 2012
Statistics from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) indicate that about 26 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes, yet one-fourth of those individuals have not been diagnosed.
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March 06, 2012
Susquehanna Health hosted the February 23 Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange at the system’s newest facility at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Susquehanna Tower.
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February 28, 2012
Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of March that are developed to provide health information and benefit the community.
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February 20, 2012
Susquehanna Health will unveil its new Susquehanna Tower at a public open house Sunday, February 26 from noon to 5 pm at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, 700 High Street.
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February 10, 2012
Susquehanna Health recently announced Occupational Health Services are now available at the WorkCenter in Muncy Valley Hospital.
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February 08, 2012
Susquehanna Health earned a $500,000 incentive from PPL Electric Utilities for making energy-efficient improvements that will help the healthcare system save energy and money now and in the future.
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February 01, 2012
Susquehanna Health announces several healthy events scheduled in the month of February and designed to provide health information while benefiting the community.
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February 01, 2012
As Susquehanna Health (SH) opens the door to its new, state-of-the-art Susquehanna Tower, patient care facilities constructed with innovative, environmentally conscious design to provide the best care and hope for its patients, the health system also unveils a collection of nearly 300 works of art displayed not merely to enhance aesthetics but to promote healing.
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January 27, 2012
Susquehanna Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute’s Follow Your Heart event will be held at the LifeCenter™ in the Lycoming Mall Thursday, February 9, from 2:30 to 6:30 pm
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January 26, 2012
Susquehanna Health OB/GYN announces the expansion of midwife services to Muncy Valley Hospital beginning February 1.
Susquehanna Health OB/GYN, employs Drs. Collins, Huggler, Lamade, Salama and Yartz, nurse practitioner Sandra Lentz, as well as five certified nurse midwives, Mary DeWire, Janice Dreher, Patricia Kaiser, Heather McLaughlin and Kathryn Swatkowski.
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January 19, 2012
Keystone Physician magazine, a publication of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP), recently featured three young doctors who are recent graduates of the Williamsport Family Medicine Residency Program in the cover story of the fall/winter 2011 issue.
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January 16, 2012
The Divine Providence Hospital (DPH) Auxiliary will host a Snowflake Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 28 in the hospital auditorium. The festivities begin at 5:30 pm with hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner at 6:30 pm and dancing at 7:30 pm. Music will be provided by Brad Gibson. A basket raffle and Chinese auction will also be held during the event. Tickets for the dinner dance are $30 per person and may be obtained at the gift shops at DPH, Muncy Valley Hospital and Williamsport Regional Medical Center or by calling 570-220-2388.
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January 09, 2012
The Muncy Valley Hospital Auxiliary recently fulfilled a pledge of $200,000 made in 2008 toward the renovation and expansion of the hospital as part of Susquehanna Health’s Project 2012.
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December 30, 2011
Susquehanna Health announces several healthy events scheduled for the month of January that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community.
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December 28, 2011
For most children, the holiday break is filled with happiness, family and fun activities. But this celebratory time of year can be especially difficult for a child or teenager who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
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December 21, 2011
Mary DeWire, Certified Nurse Midwife, returns to the Williamsport area to practice at Susquehanna Health OB/GYN. Joining the practice of Drs. Collins, Huggler, Lamade, Salama and Yartz, Mary will provide obstetrical care to women in the region and deliver babies at Williamsport Regional Medical Center.
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December 19, 2011
Susquehanna Health ranked 31 out of the top 100 large employers for the 2011 Best Places to Work in PA. The health system received the award during a ceremony held December 1 in Lancaster, PA. This year’s honor moved Susquehanna Health up 13 notches on the listing from its ranking of 44 in 2010.
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December 18, 2011
Susquehanna Health paid special tribute to eleven Trustees whose combined service to Susquehanna Health and its affiliated organizations totals over 250 years. Recognized for a lifetime of service, these individuals were involved in many milestones related to the health system including its formation in 1994 when Divine Providence and Muncy Valley Hospitals formed an alliance with the then Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center.
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December 07, 2011
Susquehanna Health was awarded the 2011 Healthy Workplace Award by the Williamsport/Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) at a chamber board meeting held November 16.
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December 02, 2011
Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of December that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community.
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November 29, 2011
Andrea Drake, PA-C, has joined Dr. Donna Mullarkey in her practice at Susquehanna Health Family Medicine at Montoursville, located at 900 Savoy Plaza, Montoursville.
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November 07, 2011
Chronic back pain is one of today’s most common adult medical problems. “Recent statistics released by eMedicine.com indicate that nearly 90 percent of American adults at some point in their lives experience lower back pain,” said Dr. Ronald DiSimone, an orthopedic spine surgeon with Susquehanna Health Medical Group.
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November 05, 2011
Susquehanna Health hosted its inaugural Spirit of Women event, Spirit Girls’ Night Out, Tuesday, October 25 at the Holiday Inn downtown Williamsport.
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November 03, 2011
Susquehanna Health is participating in Children’s Grief Awareness Day by encouraging employees and schools to wear blue on November 17, 2011. Observed the Thursday before Thanksgiving every year throughout Pennsylvania, this day focuses on bringing to mind the children and teens all around us who have experienced the death of a loved one – children who typically feel very alone in the journey of grief they travel.
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November 01, 2011
Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of November that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community.
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October 27, 2011
In just a few weeks, lights will be glowing on the Susquehanna Health campuses of Divine Providence Hospital (DPH), Muncy Valley Hospital (MVH) and Williamsport Regional Medical Center (WRMC) thanks to the efforts of the hospitals’ auxiliaries. The annual Lights of Love celebrations are planned by the auxiliaries with the purpose of honoring and remembering loved ones.
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October 24, 2011
Susquehanna Health was named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for the fourth consecutive year and will be recognized during an awards ceremony in December in Lancaster, PA.
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October 21, 2011
Dr. Bradley Miller was recently appointed program director of the Williamsport Family Medicine Residency Program effective October 10, following the retirement of Dr. David Ambrose.
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October 13, 2011
When the Jersey Shore Area High School Bulldogs football team took on the Montoursville Area High School Warriors Friday, September 23, 2011, they traded in their black and orange school colors and “Pinked Out” to raise money for breast cancer awareness.
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October 10, 2011
Muncy Valley Hospital completed a major renovation of its Skilling Nursing Unit and is hosting a community open house on Sunday, October 23 from 2 to 4 pm with a brief ceremony and ribbon cutting beginning promptly at 2 pm.
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October 05, 2011
Farag Salama, MD, FACOG, returns to the Williamsport area to practice obstetrics and gynecology at Susquehanna Health OB/GYN.
Joining the practice of Drs. Collins, Huggler, Lamade and Yartz, Dr. Salama will provide routine and advanced gynecological care.
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October 03, 2011
Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of October that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community.
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September 22, 2011
Susquehanna Health held a public open house Sunday, September 18 to offer the community an opportunity to see the Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center in its new location on the first floor of Divine Providence Hospital (DPH).
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September 15, 2011
Susquehanna Health is the newest health community to join health IT network aimed at coordinating care, improving patient outcomes.
Susquehanna Health has signed an agreement to be part of the Keystone Health Information Exchange (KeyHIE). By joining hospitals, along with long-term care facilities and other healthcare providers throughout 31 counties in central and northeast Pennsylvania, Susquehanna Health physicians will be able to better serve patients by securely accessing essential information to make decisions critical to patient care.
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September 13, 2011
An open house to debut Susquehanna Health’s Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center will be held Sunday, September 18 from noon to 2 at its new location on the first floor of Divine Providence Hospital.
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September 13, 2011
To address the health needs of area flood victims, Susquehanna Health is offering free tetanus shots beginning Wednesday, September 14. Individuals may come to the emergency departments at Williamsport Regional Medical Center or Muncy Valley Hospital at any time to receive a free tetanus shot. Susquehanna Health recommends individuals whose homes were flooded receive a tetanus shot if they have not received one in the past five years.
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September 09, 2011
All services and facilities at Susquehanna Health including Susquehanna Health Medical Plaza at Montoursville and the laboratory services at Hepburn Plaza are open today. All patients should arrive at their regularly scheduled appointments.
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September 01, 2011
Susquehanna Health’s Sports Medicine Center’s annual Student Athletic Training Workshops were held in July at the East Lycoming YMCA. Eighteen students from ten area high schools attended the Basic Camp while 15 students from eight area high schools attended the advanced workshops.
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September 01, 2011
Several events designed to benefit the community and provide health information have been scheduled by Susquehanna Health in the month of September.
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August 26, 2011
Williamsport Regional Medical Center (WRMC), part of Susquehanna Health, was presented the Surgical Care Improvement Project award for its successful implementation of best practices relating to improving patient safety.
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August 24, 2011
Susquehanna Health Heart & Vascular Institute is pleased to welcome Eric Adams, MD, to their team. Dr. Adams will practice vascular and endovascular surgery in the Heart & Vascular Institute at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Dr. Adams specializes in carotid, aortic and endovascular procedures.
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August 22, 2011
Susquehanna Health’s Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center relocated to the first floor of Divine Providence Hospital in Williamsport. The new location offers expanded non-invasive biopsy programs, more convenient access to other services available at Divine Providence Hospital, convenient parking and valet service; greater care coordination and enhanced patient privacy through secluded check-in and check-out.
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August 19, 2011
The 10th Annual Susquehanna Health Run/Walk For Your Heart will be held Monday, September 5, 2011 in Williamsport to benefit the Susquehanna Health Heart & Vascular Institute.
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August 12, 2011
Susquehanna Health Behavioral Health Services is pleased to welcome Michael Greenage, DO, to their team. Dr. Greenage practices psychiatry at Behavioral Health Services at Divine Providence Hospital. Providing healthcare services to meet the needs of adult and geriatric patients and their families, he specializes in services such as diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, medication management as well as support and education.
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August 08, 2011
Several events designed to benefit the community and provide health information have been scheduled by Susquehanna Health in the month of August.
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August 01, 2011
Muncy Valley Hospital continues construction of a two-story expansion of its physical medicine and rehabilitation services and Skilled Nursing Unit. The precast concrete floor slabs, interior layout and metal stud framing are complete. Construction workers recently welded the signed steel plate to the renovation addition. Contributing service partners were invited to sign the steel plate in commemoration of the project.
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July 29, 2011
Dr. Walgampaya, internal medicine, is accepting new patients and is pleased to announce evening hours for the convenience of his patients. Hours are expanded on Thursday evenings to 7 pm.
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July 26, 2011
One hundred and four players participated in the 20th annual Susquehanna Health Sports Medicine Center Coaches’ Invitational Golf Tournament July 8 at White Deer Golf Course.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Sports Medicine Center’s Basic and Advanced Student Athletic Trainers’ Workshops, which are held for area high school students interested in the athletic training field.
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July 26, 2011
Susquehanna Health announced that Gregory C. Harrison has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications. He brings with him over 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing, planning and business development at leading healthcare organizations in California, including Sutter Health in Sacramento, Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Santa Barbara and Alvarado Hospital in San Diego.
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July 22, 2011
Theresa A. Tarquinio, RPh, MHS, PA-C, has joined Dr. Rosemary Wiegand in the Susquehanna Health Family Medicine Practice at Northway Road, located at 701 Northway Road, Williamsport.
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July 11, 2011
Susquehanna Health OB/GYN is pleased to welcome Angela Huggler, MD, to their team. Dr. Huggler will practice both gynecology and obstetrics at The Birthplace at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. Providing healthcare services to meet the needs of women, she also specializes in routine and advanced gynecological care, including laparoscopic procedures.
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July 07, 2011
Golf tournament raises $42,000 to enhance services at Susquehanna Health’s Breast Health Center
The 10th Annual Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center Women’s Golf Tournament raised more than $42,000 to enhance services at Susquehanna Health’s Breast Health Center. This year 112 women took part in the event held on Monday, June 6, at the Williamsport Country Club in support of the Center and women who have battled breast cancer.
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July 06, 2011
Anthony Ippolito, DO, MPH, joins Keith Shenberger, MD, in the practice of Rheumatology at Susquehanna Health on July 18. Board certified in rheumatology and internal medicine, he received his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Maine and his residency training at Lenox Hill Hospital, NY.
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June 30, 2011
Laurel Health System and Susquehanna Health announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential affiliation. The two organizations will now enter a period of due diligence during which they will share information to evaluate the benefits of joining together.
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June 29, 2011
Susquehanna Health officials showed off the new Medical Plaza at Lock Haven at a grand opening event held Sunday, June 26. The facility, located at 610 High Street, expands upon the existing Susquehanna Health Family Medicine at Lock Haven.
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June 27, 2011
Susquehanna Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute welcomes Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Donald T. Nardone to their cardiology team. Board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, Dr. Nardone has provided cardiology services to patients of the region for 19 years.
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June 20, 2011
On Thursday, June 23, children ages 5-11 and their parent or guardian are invited to attend a fun-filled, free program to learn how to choose and prepare healthy foods to grow up strong and fit.
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June 10, 2011
Geralda Xavier, MD, MPH, FACEP, Medical Director, Emergency Services and Chairman of the Department of Ambulatory Care for Williamsport Regional Medical Center served as a panel member on WVIA's "Call The Doctor" show Thursday, May 26.
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June 08, 2011
A grand opening event will be held Sunday, June 26 from noon to 2 pm at Susquehanna Health’s new Medical Plaza at Lock Haven. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the staff, tour the facility, participate in health screenings, enjoy refreshments and enter drawings for giveaways.
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June 07, 2011
Second annual Celebration of Excellence ceremony honors employee service partners
Susquehanna Health recently recognized more than 20 employee service partners and two employee teams with five unique awards during the second annual Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony. The program, held at the Williamsport Regional Medical Center (WRMC), honored employees for excellent performance in the areas of quality, patient safety, efficiency, service and patient experience.
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June 07, 2011
The public is invited to attend Muncy Valley Hospital’s 28th Annual Lawn Party scheduled Saturday, June 18 from 6:30 am to 4 pm on the grounds of the hospital.
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June 02, 2011
Physics and fun shows “cool” side of science at Susquehanna Health Kids Science Day
Susquehanna Health Kids Science Day, sponsored by Susquehanna Health, will be held at the Lycoming Mall on Wednesday, June 15 from 1 pm to 3 pm with a second session from 6 pm to 8 pm.
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May 25, 2011
In coordination with National Nurses Week, Susquehanna Health honored its nurses at the 17th annual Recognition and Awards Dinner Thursday, May 12 at Genetti Hotel and Suite’s Grand Ballroom in Williamsport.
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May 10, 2011
Susquehanna Health’s Muncy Valley Hospital begins construction of a two-story expansion of its physical medicine and rehabilitation services and its Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU). On the first floor, renovations to the SNU will create a more resident and family-focused setting with home-like amenities and more space for visiting and activities.
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May 06, 2011
About 200 adult volunteers were recognized by Susquehanna Health at a banquet held in their honor April 28 at The Genetti Hotel in Williamsport.
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May 05, 2011
Eric Cipcic, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Susquehanna Health, was recently recognized as a co-author and contributing editor of “Surgical Procedures & Anesthetic Implications: A Handbook for Nurse Anesthesia Practice,” a book written Lynn Fitzgerald Macksey, Cipcic’s friend and fellow alumnus of the University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program.
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May 05, 2011
Pennsylvania College of Technology selected two students to receive the Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship for academic year 2010-2011. Kayla Renn, a sophomore in the nursing bachelor’s program, and Timothy Pfirman, a senior in the physician assistant program, were each awarded $5,000 to be divided between the fall and spring semester.
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April 29, 2011
Susquehanna Health President and CEO Steve Johnson was awarded the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award for his numerous contributions to the community at Lycoming County United Way’s annual meeting held April 26.
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April 29, 2011
More than 500 area individuals are more informed and perhaps even a little healthier after attending Susquehanna Health’s Family Health Fest recently at The LifeCenterTM, Lycoming Mall. About 33 different healthcare and community agencies were on hand to provide free health information to the public.
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April 29, 2011
Renovations to Susquehanna Health’s Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Unit provide home-like atmosphere for patients
Renovations to 25 patient rooms were completed on the orthopedic and joint replacement inpatient floor at Williamsport Regional Medical Center. The renovations feature elements to provide a home-like and comforting atmosphere. Enhancements include softer, neutral wall colors, hallway handrails and brighter lights. The patient rooms feature off-white wainscoting and calming blue and green accent walls.
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April 26, 2011
The third annual Challenge at Crystal Lake is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 2011. This 15-mile endurance hike/trail run in northcentral Pennsylvania is designed to appeal to the hard-core trail runner, dedicated hiker or those who are reasonably fit and out for a real challenge.
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April 25, 2011
Award demonstrates Williamsport Regional Medical Center’s commitment to quality care for stroke patients.
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April 20, 2011
Several members of Susquehanna Striders were honored recently mileage milestones. Since the program’s inception in 1996, members have logged a collective total of 1,074,000 miles.
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April 18, 2011
Report shows PA hospitals have nearly $100 billion impact
Susquehanna Health contributes $873,497,952 annually to the region’s economy, according to a new report released by The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania. Susquehanna Health also supports more than 3000 jobs in the Williamsport/Lycoming County region.
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April 14, 2011
Minimally disruptive surgery offers relief for back or leg pain
Ronald DiSimone, MD, FACS, an orthopedic spine surgeon with Susquehanna Health Medical Group, is performing a minimally disruptive surgical technique to provide relief to those suffering from back or leg pain. The procedure, called eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF®), differs from traditional spinal surgery by employing a lateral approach (entering from the side of the body), which reduces the disruption of muscles, bones, and ligaments that result from the traditional posterior (back) approach and dramatically reduces hospital and recovery times.
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April 07, 2011
Susquehanna Health’s Family Health Fest will be held Saturday, April 16 from 10 am to 2 pm at The LifeCenterTM, Bon-Ton/JC Penney wing of the Lycoming Mall. Join the fun with your family and take advantage of free health screenings including blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen checks; EKG tests (for individuals 18 years and older); stroke screenings; and vision screenings for adults and children.
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April 06, 2011
The Susquehanna Health Sports Medicine Center celebrated National Athletic Training Month in March. The athletic trainers met March 24 at an annual symposium, which featured topics such as “Vestibular Involvement of a Concussion,” a talk presented by physical therapists Chris Jones and Marc Riley from Elite Physical Therapy in Mansfield.
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March 28, 2011
Susquehanna Health Rehabilitation Services recently donated $12,000 of Cybex fitness equipment to the Williamsport Area School District and to the Williamsport Bureau of Fire.
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March 22, 2011
The Medical Plaza at Lock Haven will offer convenient routine lab tests and digital state-of-the-art general X-rays to patients of all doctors (including those not affiliated with Susquehanna Health). You’ll find skilled and compassionate Susquehanna Health technologists supported by the vast healthcare resources of Susquehanna Health.
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March 11, 2011
Susquehanna Health and Siemens inspired future scientists, engineers, doctors and nurses at Ashkar Elementary School in Hughesville.
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March 08, 2011
Williamsport Mayor Gabe Campana was on the Ken Sawyer Show on WRAK on March 4, 2011. He spoke very positively of Susquehanna Health and the health system's value to the region. Listen to an excerpt from that interview.
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February 02, 2011
Five SHMG Physicians Selected
Five physicians in the Susquehanna Health Medical Group have been elected to the Best Doctors in America® list for 2011-2012.
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