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John Szarek receives lifetime achievement award for contributions to medical science education

Geisinger College of Health Sciences recently announced that John L. Szarek, a professor of pharmacology and vice chair of curriculum at the School of Medicine, has been honored with the Edward Patrick Finnerty Lifetime Achievement Award.

By North Central PA Times | Apr 1, 2025

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Geisinger's free shredding events planned across Pennsylvania for Earth Day observance

Geisinger is organizing free community shred events in northeastern and central Pennsylvania throughout April, aligning with Earth Day celebrations.

By North Central PA Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Study highlights importance of genomic screening in identifying disease risks

By North Central PA Times | Mar 21, 2025

Genetic information from research studies, such as Geisinger’s MyCode Community Health Initiative, can reveal critical insights into disease risk for participants.

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Geisinger's future doctors learn residency placements on Match Day

By North Central PA Times | Mar 21, 2025

Today, 115 future doctors from Geisinger School of Medicine participated in "Match Day," an event where fourth-year M.D. students nationwide discover their residency placements.

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Northeast Counties Medical Society honors leaders from Geisinger College

By North Central PA Times | Mar 20, 2025

The Northeast Counties Medical Society, representing Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, recently honored two leaders from Geisinger College of Health Sciences.

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Free community walk hosted by Geisinger's medical school set for March 22

By North Central PA Times | Mar 13, 2025

The Geisinger College’s School of Medicine and its Family Medicine Interest Group are hosting a free, medical student-led walk on Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m. Participants will gather at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead...

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Geisinger appoints Megan Brosious as executive VP and COO

By North Central PA Times | Mar 13, 2025

Geisinger Health System has appointed Megan Brosious as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer.

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Geisinger announces $32 million cancer center project near Bucknell University

By North Central PA Times | Mar 10, 2025

Geisinger is set to enhance specialty care in Lewisburg with the construction of a new cancer center near Bucknell University.

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Geisinger Medical Center completes main road project ahead of major hospital expansion

By North Central PA Times | Mar 6, 2025

A major road project at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, has been completed and is now open to regular traffic.

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Longtime physician joins Geisinger's primary care network

By North Central PA Times | Mar 6, 2025

DUNMORE, Pa. – Nicholas Dodge, M.D., will be joining the Geisinger primary care network starting Monday, March 3.

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Geisinger hosts colorectal cancer awareness event with expert panel discussions

By North Central PA Times | Mar 5, 2025

Geisinger College of Health Sciences is organizing an event titled "Colorectal Cancer: Prevention, Treatment & A Path Forward" on March 19 at 6 p.m. in the College Auditorium.

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Geisinger launches private police officer program for enhanced facility security

By North Central PA Times | Feb 27, 2025

Geisinger is introducing a private police officer program to enhance security at its facilities.

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Temporary traffic changes announced for Geisinger Medical Center

By North Central PA Times | Feb 24, 2025

Continued construction at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, will lead to a temporary change in the hospital's traffic pattern starting Friday, February 28.

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Dr. Perry Meadows on importance of treatment centers: 'The more opiate treatment providers can do in-house, the more services we can provide'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jul 12, 2024

Dr. Perry Meadows, Medical Director of Government Programs at Geisinger Health Plan, knows full well the importance of drug and alcohol treatment centers in Pennsylvania when he says, “The more opiate treatment providers can do in-house, the more services we can provide and the better we can improve the overall health and quality of life in those with substance use disorder.”

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Jefferson County had 628 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By North Central PA Times News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Jefferson County had 628 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Clearfield County had 1,166 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in 2020, analysis shows

By North Central PA Times News Service | Jun 10, 2024

Clearfield County had 1,166 residents with an opioid drug use disorder in the year 2020.

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Montour County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Emmanuel Center for Nursing

By North Central PA Times | Mar 3, 2024

Emmanuel Center for Nursing, the second largest nursing home in Montour County, aided an average of 69.8 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was largest nursing home in Montour County as of Q4 2023?

By North Central PA Times | Mar 2, 2024

Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation, the largest nursing home in Montour County, aided an average of 162 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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What was 3rd largest nursing home in Columbia County as of Q4 2023?

By North Central PA Times | Mar 1, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was the third largest nursing home in Columbia County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Columbia County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: The Gardens at Millville

By North Central PA Times | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of two, The Gardens at Millville was the second largest nursing home in Columbia County during the fourth quarter of 2023.