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New Technology
 
Sep 08   Geisinger expert: Inserting cardiac catheters through the wrist improves safety, patient comfort
 

Aug 26   Geisinger completes launch of E-prescribing system
 
Aug 11   Geisinger piloting innovative laboratory specimen processing instrument
 

Jul 02   Geisinger offers innovative head cooling treatment for oxygen-deprived newborns
 

Jun 27   Geisinger expert: digital health records key to transforming medicine
 
Jun 24   Geisinger offers Botox to people with involuntary muscle spasm problems
 

Apr 25   Geisinger Internet patient portal celebrates first 100,000 patients enrolled
 

Mar 25   Geisinger adds state-of-the-art helicopter to Life Flight fleet
 
Mar 18   Geisinger unveils automated e-prescribing system for medications System aimed at improving accuracy of medications
 

Feb 19   Geisinger and Celera to Collaborate on Liver Disease Test
 
Feb 06   Integration and Relocation of Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Gynecologic Surgery Announced at Geisinger Northeast
 
New Doctors
 
Sep 18   Desiree Mingear, PA-C, joins Geisinger - Bellefonte
 
Sep 18   Sharon O'Brien, DO, joins Geisinger - Gray's Woods
 
Sep 18   Danielle O'Rourke, PA-C, joins Geisinger - Lewisburg
 

Aug 14   Region's only sports medicine fellowship trained physicians complete first year at GWV
 
Aug 11   Cardiologist joins team at GMC
 
Aug 11   Adam Waksor, DDS, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley as an oral maxillofacial surgeon
 
Aug 11   Kenneth Tomczyk, DO, joins family practice at Geisinger — Mountaintop
 

Jul 16   Thomas Sullivan, MD, colorectal surgeon, joins surgery department at GWV
 

Jun 12   Trauma surgeon John Kizer, MD, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Jun 11   Brian Shunk, DO, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
Jun 11   Sapana Mainali, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 

May 19   Scott Sauerwine, MD, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley as a fellowship trained radiologist
 
May 06   Brian Shunk, DO, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
May 06   Sapana Mainali, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 

Apr 29   Aparna Velnati, MD, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley as a fellowship-trained radiologist
 

Feb 06   Jennifer Roberts joins Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
 

Jan 17   Spoorthi Velagapalli, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
Jan 02   Brett Schlifka, DO, neurosurgeon, brings combat experience to trauma program at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Health & Wellness
 
Sep 25   Proper rest and healing time important for athletes with head injuries
 
Sep 24   Geisinger study: Increasing healthcare value improves healthcare quality
 
Sep 24   Interleukin Genetics and Geisinger to Collaborate on Genetic Tests to Predict Weight Loss Success
 
Sep 08   Geisinger dietitian: Carbohydrates and proper nutrition are keys to fueling athletes during competition
 
Sep 04   Geisinger expert: Athletes should pay close attention to fluid consumption at this time of year
 

Aug 21   Geisinger experts: counseling, group therapy are key to coping with postpartum depression, baby blues
 
Aug 14   Geisinger recognized by Medicare for improving healthcare to seniors
 
Aug 14   Geisinger cardiologists participate in study comparing two blood thinners
 
Aug 13   Temple, Fox Chase and Geisinger Create Translational Medicine Institute
 
Aug 08   GMC Stroke program earns Joint Commission certification
 
Aug 06   Geisinger expects sufficient supply of flu vaccine this year
 

Jul 24   Geisinger Health System launches obesity institute
 
Jul 08   Geisinger study: PTSD causes early death from heart disease
 
Jul 03   Geisinger has adequate supply of rabies vaccine, but caution is urged
 

Jun 24   Carlin's death shows heart failure requires careful management
 
Jun 24   Carlin's death shows heart failure requires careful management
 
Jun 17   Geisinger expert: bone health a growing concern for older men
 
Jun 17   Geisinger study highlights problems caused by artery inflammatory disease
 

May 12   Geisinger offers comprehensive LASIK screening services
 
May 08   Geisinger weight management expert to be featured on Discovery Health this Sunday
 
May 06   Large scale clinical trial seeks an option for warfarin
 
May 06   Geisinger hosting national conference to help rural veterans and their families cope with combat-related stress
 

Apr 25   Study: counselors suffer emotional trauma after treating disaster victims
 
Apr 09   Cresson woman enjoying life after successful kidney transplant at Geisinger
 
Apr 07   Geisinger improves care for thousands of diabetics through use of Electronic Health Record
 
Apr 07   Geisinger study: Use of digital health records improve health of the elderly
 

Mar 28   Geisinger dietitians warn of obesity & cancer risk, offer healthy eating tips
 
Mar 25   Geisinger scientist receives grant from PA Breast Cancer Coalition
 

Feb 19   Geisinger brings transplant service to three locations;expands program to include liver transplants
 
Feb 13   Geisinger study: PTSD a medical warning sign for long-term health problems
 
Feb 06   Geisinger study: Visits to neurologists improve health of elderly epilepsy patients
 

Jan 08   Geisinger teams with prominent national healthcare providers to study cardiovascular disease, find new treatments
 
Jan 08   Geisinger Announces Northeast Integration - Creation of New Model of Healthcare
 
Community Events
 
Jul 16   Geisinger summer research interns learning science and career skills
 

Jun 20   March of Dimes President addresses Geisinger's NICU parent group
 
Jun 11   Geisinger Northeast awards 2008 Outstanding EMS Providers of the Year
 

Apr 09   Geisinger teams up with local YMCAs for Healthy Kids Day
 
Apr 07   Geisinger to Hold "Lifesaver" Heart Health Screening for Firefighters
 
Apr 01   Geisinger to host inspirational presentation for team of bicyclists with type I diabetes
 

Mar 25   Geisinger to sponsor free health screenings at Hazleton Senior Center
 
Mar 25   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre to host prom dress event
 
Mar 14   Free golf clinic to focus on injury prevention Hosted by Geisinger Wyoming Valley Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
 

Jan 28   Geisinger and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to host hockey clinic
 
Other News
 
Sep 17   Fox Chase, Geisinger Launch Cancer Research Program to Directly Benefit Patients
 
Sep 16   Geisinger CEO Urges Senate to Change Healthcare Reimbursement
 

Aug 28   Geisinger expert: Gardasil is a recommended protection against HPV and cervical cancer
 
Aug 27   Teacher brings books, pencils and a friendly voice to Janet Weis Children's Hospital patients
 
Aug 11   Geisinger named a 'most wired' hospital
 

Jul 16   Life Geisinger Executive Director named Practice Change Fellow
 
Jul 08   Geisinger Wyoming Valley's diabetes education program earns ADA recognition
 
Jul 03   Christopher Still, DO, Named Director of Geisinger Obesity Institute
 

Jun 24   Geisinger recognized for streamlining supply ordering process, saving millions of dollars, eliminating waste
 
Jun 17   Geisinger honored by for exceptional supply chain innovation
 

May 12   Geisinger's Christopher Still, DO featured on Discovery Channel weight loss expert panel
 
May 07   Geisinger clinicians complete mission trip to Egypt
 
May 06   Geisinger Medical Group-Philipsburg Mammography Receives Certification
 
May 06   Geisinger CEO receives Society of Surgical Oncology's Heritage Award
 

Apr 14   Geisinger vascular surgeon, Shivprasad Nikam, MD, named one of America's Top Surgeons
 

Mar 28   Geisinger sports medicine doctor serving stint as US team physician
 
Mar 11   Geisinger Medical Center offering 24/7 visiting hours for all departments
 
Mar 10   Geisinger scientist receives grant from PA Breast Cancer Coalition
 
Mar 06   Geisinger-Lewistown Mammography Receives Recertification
 
Mar 06   Geisinger pediatrician and Iraq war veteran helps local military families
 

Feb 21   Topping Off ceremony held at The Henry Cancer Center
 
Feb 19   Moody's Investors Service Affirms Geisinger Bond Rating
 
Feb 13   Geisinger ranked among nation's top health networks
 
Feb 06   Geisinger promotes William Bedwick to pharmacy leadership role
 
Feb 06   Geisinger physicians named to Best Doctors list
 

Jan 31   Geisinger cardiologist named section editor of cardiovascular Website
 
Jan 31   Geisinger physician writes book chapter on obesity
 
Jan 28   Geisinger selected for participation in Rural Health Care Pilot Program
 
Jan 28   Geisinger physician nominated for national position
 
Jan 28   Geisinger Physician Assistant elected president of national group; Doll also earns national recognition as distinguished fellow
 
Jan 08   Developing a Health System for the Future of Northeastern Pennsylvania
 
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