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Check out the latest news releases and information updates from Wyoming Valley Health Care System. Previous weeks' releases are conveniently archived for your reference.


Canadian Nurses Observe Local Program for New Mothers
The Nurse-Family Partnership of Northeast Pennsylvania was recently visited by nurses from the Canadian Nurse-Family Partnership based in Hamilton, Ontario. During their stay, the Canadian nurses accompanied their American counterparts on home visits to observe how the program was being implemented in Pennsylvania.
POSTED: AUGUST 27, 2008
New Weight Management Series Emphasizes Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Wyoming Valley Health Care System’s Diabetes Management and Nutrition Center will offer a ten-week series of weight management classes to help clients take control of their weight by promoting behavioral changes, rather than resorting to fad diets.
POSTED: AUGUST 22, 2008
Wyoming Valley Health Care System Signs Letter of Intent with Subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc.
Rusty Flack, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wyoming Valley Health Care System, today announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent for the sale of the system to a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc., a hospital company based in Franklin, Tennessee. Flack said that the transaction will provide significant capital for improvements to Wyoming Valley Health Care System’s hospitals and facilities and will help ensure their continued success in providing quality health care for the community.
POSTED: AUGUST 20, 2008
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital to Host Shriners Clinic
Wyoming Valley Health Care System and Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, will co-sponsor a free outreach clinic on Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Admissions Department of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital to aid in the examination and treatment of area children with orthopaedic problems.
POSTED: AUGUST 12, 2008
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Joins Wyoming Valley Health Care System
Wyoming Valley Health Care System announced the recent appointment of Adam Duhl, MD, as the Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and OB/GYN Ultrasound.
POSTED: AUGUST 08, 2008
Freeland Health Center Holds Open House
Freeland Health Center recently held an open house and ribbon-cutting to celebrate the grand re-opening of its expanded and refurbished physician and dental offices.
POSTED: JULY 31, 2008
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