Susquehanna Health News

Susquehanna Health Women Services Hosts Day of Dance

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for May 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of May that are developed to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Susquehanna Health Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Cardiologists Perform Catheterizations from Hand to Heart

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Welcomes New Pediatrician

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mervin Manuel, board-certified pediatrician, to Susquehanna Health Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Rural Avenue. More Info

Susquehanna Health and Laurel Health System Sign Definitive Agreement to Develop Regional Healthcare Partnership

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for April 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of April that are developed to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Susquehanna Health to Hold Diabetes Taste-In

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship Awarded

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Diabetes Alert Day Slated for March 27

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Hosts PM Exchange at Susquehanna Tower

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for March 2012

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of March that are developed to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Susquehanna Health To Hold Public Open House of Susquehanna Tower

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Now Offers Occupational Health Services in Muncy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health recently announced Occupational Health Services are now available at the WorkCenter in Muncy Valley Hospital. More Info

Susquehanna Health Earns Incentive for Energy Saving Improvements

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

New Susquehanna Tower Features Local Artwork to Promote Healing

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for February 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces several healthy events scheduled in the month of February and designed to provide health information while benefiting the community. More Info

Susquehanna Health’s LifeCenter™ to Hold Follow Your Heart Event

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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 More Info

Susquehanna Health OB/GYN Announces Midwife Services Available in Muncy

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Williamsport Family Medicine Residency Graduates Featured in Keystone Physician

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Divine Providence Hospital Auxiliary Plans Snowflake Dinner Dance

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Muncy Valley Hospital Auxiliary Fulfills $200,000 Pledge to Project 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for January 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces several healthy events scheduled for the month of January that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Heartworks Program Provides Help for Grieving Children

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Welcomes New Certified Nurse Midwife

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Ranked 31st in 100 Best Places to Work for 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Honors Trustees

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Receives 2011 Healthy Workplace Award

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for December 2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of December that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Susquehanna Health Welcomes New Physician Assistant

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to Discuss Chronic Back Pain

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Women's Services Hosts Spirit Girls’ Night Out

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health hosted its inaugural Spirit of Women event, Spirit Girls’ Night Out, Tuesday, October 25 at the Holiday Inn downtown Williamsport. More Info

Susquehanna Health Raises Awareness about Grieving Children

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for November 2011

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of November that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Local Hospital Auxiliaries Plan Lights of Love Celebrations

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Named a Top 100 Best Place to Work for 2011

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

New Family Medicine Residency Director Appointed

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

School Colors Traded In For Pink To Benefit Breast Health Center

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Muncy Valley Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Community Open House Scheduled

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Dr. Farag Salama Joins Susquehanna Health OB/GYN

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for October 2011

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of October that are designed to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Susquehanna Health Breast Health Center Holds Open House

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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). More Info

Susquehanna Health Joins State’s Largest Health Information Exchange

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health To Offer Free Tetanus Shots to Flood Victims

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Breast Health Center To Hold Open House

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Facilities Are Open

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for September 2011

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Several events designed to benefit the community and provide health information have been scheduled by Susquehanna Health in the month of September. More Info

Sports Medicine Center Provides Athletic Trainer Workshops to Students

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Williamsport Regional Medical Center Recognized For Patient Safety Improvements

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

New Physician Joins Susquehanna Health Heart & Vascular Institute

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Breast Health Center Moves to New Location

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Run/Walk For Your Heart Slated For September 5

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

New Physician Joins Susquehanna Health Behavioral Health Services

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for August 2011

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Several events designed to benefit the community and provide health information have been scheduled by Susquehanna Health in the month of August. More Info

Expansion Continues at Muncy Valley Hospital

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Dr. Walgampaya Announces Evening Hours

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Sports Medicine Center

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Appoints New Vice President

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Welcomes New Physician Assistant

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

New Physician Joins Susquehanna Health OB/GYN

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Celebrating 10 Years and Breast Cancer Survivors

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Welcomes New Rheumatologist

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Laurel Health System and Susquehanna Health Explore Potential Affiliation

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Medical Plaza at Lock Haven Opens Its Doors

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Heart & Vascular Institute Welcomes Dr. Donald T. Nardone

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Kids In The Kitchen Makes Healthy Eating Fun

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

WVIA Program Features Susquehanna Health Physician

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Medical Plaza at Lock Haven to Host Grand Opening

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Lawn Party Slated for June 18

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Recognizes Employee Excellence

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Kids Science Day Comes to Lycoming Mall

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Recognizes Nurses Week

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Expansion Kicks Off at Muncy Valley Hospital

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Volunteers Honored for 86,700 Hours of Service

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

About 200 adult volunteers were recognized by Susquehanna Health at a banquet held in their honor April 28 at The Genetti Hotel in Williamsport. More Info

Susquehanna Health Employee Co-Authors Handbook

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship Awarded

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health CEO Honored With Humanitarian Award

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Patient Rooms Recieve Upgrades

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Family Health Fest Supports Community’s Good Health

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

5K Health Hike Added to Annual Trail Run

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Medical Center Receives Stroke Quality Award

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Award demonstrates Williamsport Regional Medical Center’s commitment to quality care for stroke patients. More Info

Susquehanna Striders Honored for Mileage Milestones

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Hospitals Critical to Economic Growth

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Physician Offers New Approach to Spine Surgery

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Health Fest Scheduled

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Athletic Trainer Conference Held at East Lycoming YMCA

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Susquehanna Health Donates Fitness Equipment

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Outpatient Lab and X-ray Opens Soon in Lock Haven

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Inspiring the Next Generation

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Susquehanna Health and Siemens inspired future scientists, engineers, doctors and nurses at Ashkar Elementary School in Hughesville. More Info

Williamsport Mayor Radio Interview

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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. More Info

Best Doctors in America®

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Five physicians in the Susquehanna Health Medical Group have been elected to the Best Doctors in America® list for 2011-2012. More Info

"Masters In Breast Surgery"

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Timothy Pagana, Medical Director of Susquehanna Health's Kathryn Candor Lundy (KCL) Breast Health Center was one of 20 top breast physicians asked to serve on the National Advisory Panel hosted by Devicor Medical Systems in October 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Pagana provided his experience with minimally invasive breast procedures. More Info