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New Technology
 
Dec 06   Geisinger nurse has a Ventures idea that's taking flight
 

Nov 10   Geisinger launches program to change care, incentive systems
 
Nov 09   Geisinger-Tunkhannock to celebrate opening of new clinic with a Community Open House
 
Nov 03   Geisinger Fox Chase cancer program begins hematology/oncology services
 

Oct 25   Geisinger - Tunkhannock to open new clinic Nov. 6
 

Aug 21   Geisinger introduces new treatment for lung, esophageal cancers
 
Aug 21   Geisinger, Weis Markets open region's first in-store clinic
 
Aug 14   Geisinger opens state-of-art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center
 

Jul 31   Geisinger sets new standard of care in diabetes management
 

Jun 28   James R. Elmore, MD, named Distinguished Fellow by society
 
Jun 28   Update on Geisinger medical office locations
 

May 25   Gergel named director of stereotactic radiosurgery
 
May 25   Famiglio to chair national accreditation council
 
May 25   Geisinger introduces radiotherapy and radiosurgery program
 
May 25   GWV/Medic 303 introduce pre-hospital cardiac evaluation system
 
May 25   Berger named associate chief research officer for clinical studies
 
May 12   Geisinger to base Life Flight® V in Schuylkill County
 
May 02   Geisinger set to open state-of-the-art Sports Medicine Center in July
 
May 02   Thomas named Associate Vice President of Guest Services
 

Apr 24   C. Rathna Varma, MD, to lead region's first liver transplant program
 
Apr 10   Geisinger's Ronald A. Paulus, MD, MBA, named to national work group on electronic health records
 
Apr 04   Geisinger launches northeast PA regions first organ transplant program
 
Apr 04   Geisinger, Weis Markets offer in-store clinics
 

Mar 28   John W. McBurney, MD, named Director of Neurology at GWV
 
Mar 28   John W. McBurney, MD, appointed Director of Neurology at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Mar 21   Burke appointed interim medical director at Geisinger Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
 
Mar 21   Han named Director of Pain Medicine at Geisinger
 
Mar 03   Bruce Simon, MD, named Trauma Director at Geisinger Medical Center
 
Mar 03   Bruce Simon, MD, named Trauma Director at Geisinger Medical Center
 

Feb 02   CareSite Pharmacy opens in Pottsville
 
Feb 01   Albert Bothe Jr. MD, named Associate Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer at Geisinger Health System
 

Jan 04   Geisinger opens LIFE Program in Scranton
 
New Doctors
 
Dec 27   Gerald F. Lowman, MD joins Pulmonary Team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 14   Steve H. Kim, MD, surgical oncologist joins Surgery Team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 08   Adam D. Wagshul, MD joins Orthopaedic Team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Oct 25   Dr. Thomas Urosevich Appointed to Military Research Position
 
Oct 13   Geisinger Fox Chase cancer program begins hematology/oncology services at Tyler Memorial Hospital
 

Aug 14   Kenric A. Maynor, MD, MPH, appointed Director of Hospitalist Program at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Aug 14   Englok Yap, MD joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley Pain Management Clinic
 

Jul 31   Two critical care specialists join Geisinger Medical Center
 
Jul 10   Dirk Elston, MD, to lead Geisinger dermatology
 
Jul 10   David Pugliese, DO, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley rheumatology team
 

May 08   Colorectal surgeon, Asish Mukherjee, MD, joins GWV
 

Feb 01   Kimberly Skelding, MD joins Geisinger Cardiology Team
 

Jan 18   Mirenda named chief of pediatric orthopaedics
 
Jan 04   Thomas Henry Lee, MD, named to Geisinger Health System Foundation Board of Directors
 
Jan 01   Iryna Chepurnaya, MD joins Geisinger's Division of Psychiatry
 
Health & Wellness
 
Dec 11   Cochlear implant wearer says don't put off help
 
Dec 06   Electronic health record triples rate of osteoporosis screenings
 
Dec 01   The ABCs of backpack safety for back to school
 

Nov 10   Leading healthcare authorities to address safety and effectiveness of electronic health records
 

Oct 25   Diabetes awareness - Thomas G. Urosevich, OD, MS, FAAO - Geisinger Medical Group-Mt. Pocono
 
Oct 11   Geisinger/IBM to implement patient-centric healthcare model for 21st Century
 
Oct 11   Groundbreaking held for critical care building at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Sep 22   Geisinger Health System announces $100 Million Patient Pavilion Expansion
 

Jul 31   PA Rural Stroke Initiative Presents Research Findings
 
Jul 31   July is UV Safety Month: Geisinger ophthalmologist urges you to protect your eyes
 
Jul 11   Geisinger offers safety tips for flood cleanup
 

May 18   May is Better Speech and Hearing Month
 

Mar 28   Geisinger participates in national heart failure trial
 
Mar 21   Study finds no correlation between low-fat diet and risk of cancer, heart disease or stroke in postmenopausal women
 
Mar 01   Geisinger presenting a weight loss surgery seminar on March 29
 
Mar 01   Use of Platelet Gel Effective in Reducing Infections
 

Feb 11   Geisinger Wyoming Valley earns full Chest Pain Center Accreditation
 

Jan 04   The Henry Cancer Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley receives three-year accreditation
 
Community Events
 
Dec 27   Wyoming Valley Youth Soccer Association makes donation to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Services Unit
 
Dec 21   Valley with a Heart donates toys to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Services Unit
 
Dec 14   Plymouth Eagles make donation to The Richard & Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 13   Dr. Goodrich receives certification in bone density testing for osteoporosis
 
Dec 11   VFW #294 makes Jared Box donation to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Services Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 08   Plymouth Eagles make donation to The Henry Cancer Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 08   Sweet Valley Church of Christ makes donation to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Services Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 08   Top-O-Pocono Rotary makes donation to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Services Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 05   Auxiliary to Host Craft and Bake Sale on December 7
 

Nov 20   Geisinger, March of Dimes unveiling first rural Family Support Program in U.S.
 
Nov 10   Geisinger Medical Center named among nation's top cardiovascular hospitals
 
Nov 08   Dr. Nancy Gilhooley receives board certification in medical management
 
Nov 03   Pink, blue lights at Geisinger hospitals to increase awareness about premature births
 

Oct 18   Geisinger nurse wins coveted Nightingale Award
 
Oct 17   Internationally recognized cardiologist speaks at Geisinger Medical Center
 
Oct 05   Geisinger Wyoming Valley's Heart Hospital receives naming gift from Richard and Marion Pearsall
 

Sep 01   World renowned nuclear cardiologist, Daniel Berman, MD, to present at GWV
 

Aug 30   Geisinger awarded $500,000 state grant for biobank
 
Aug 21   Two Geisinger nurses named finalists for annual Nightingale Awards
 
Aug 11   Geisinger Sponsors Pittston Tomato Festival 5K Run
 
Aug 10   New Executive Director for Geisinger Cancer Institute
 
Aug 01   Geisinger Health System named 'Most Wired' for fourth time
 

Jul 31   Geisinger and Bucknell receive funding approval for teaching and research program
 
Jul 10   Geisinger to participate in grants funded by tobacco settlement
 

Jun 28   Geisinger ophthalmologist gives gift of sight with Mission Cataract USA
 
Jun 05   Children's Miracle Network raises $2.4 million
 
Jun 02   Local EMS professionals awarded at Geisinger
 

May 31   Jump Clinic scheduled for female athletes
 
May 30   Cancer Survivors Day slated
 
May 29   Children's Miracle Network kicks off annual Celebration
 
May 24   GMC Auxiliary raises funds for Ronald McDonald House
 
May 22   March of Dimes teams with Geisinger to support NICU families
 
May 22   Winners selected at Geisinger's Resident Research Day
 
May 05   Geisinger to receive EI&CM Award
 
May 05   For youth baseball players - how many pitches are too much?
 
May 01   Steele receives 2006 Information Technology Award
 

Apr 17   Geisinger to Join March of Dimes WalkAmerica
 
Apr 17   Geisinger Health System Celebrates Healthcare Volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 23-29
 

Mar 30   Geisinger Wyoming Valley Auxiliary announces membership drive
 
Mar 02   Geisinger's Annual Miracle Gala and Auction scheduled for April 29
 

Feb 02   Elmo visits Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital
 
Feb 02   Geisinger Wyoming Valley offers free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings
 
Feb 01   Iraqi kids arrive at Geisinger for life-saving operation
 
Feb 01   Geisinger celebrates 2006 National Nurse Anesthetist Week
 

Jan 09   Pittsburgh Pirate director Brian Graham to join Geisinger/PRO Staff 2006 Baseball Coaches Clinic
 
Jan 04   First-grade students brighten patients' holidays at Geisinger Medical Center
 
Jan 04   Bass Boyz donate fishing gear to Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Services Unit at GWV
 
Other News
 
Dec 22   Geisinger surgeon advocates for seniors at international conference of experts
 
Dec 15   Geisinger employees develop new workplace, medicine ideas and share in profits
 
Dec 01   Geisinger employees contribute more than $250,000
 

Nov 22   Rheumatology Update
 

Oct 17   Geisinger celebrates fifth anniversary of weight loss surgery program
 

Aug 14   National expert on post-traumatic stress warns public about seeing 'World Trade Center' for fear of triggering emotional problems
 
Aug 14   New executive director for Geisinger Cancer Institute
 
Aug 07   Media Advisory: 9/11 five years later
 
Aug 01   Geisinger Health System Listed on InformationWeek
 

Jul 31   Jonathan Hosey, MD, Representing Geisinger Neurosciences Regionally and Nationally
 
Jul 31   Geisinger Health System elected to HMO Research Network
 
Jul 10   Board approves $60 million expansion project at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Jun 28   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Hospital Being Evacuated
 
Jun 28   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Hospital evacuation completed
 

May 30   Imparting Wisdom to Evolving Leaders
 
May 25   World Health Congress brings home Geisinger commitment to quality
 
May 03   Free seminar on weight-loss surgery offered
 

Apr 24   Geisinger to receive EI&CM Award
 
Apr 24   Dr. Steele receives 2006 Information Technology Award
 
Apr 10   Geisinger CEO to urge long-term commitment to electronic health records at World Health Care Congress
 
Apr 10   Thomson Micromedex teams with Geisinger to advance evidence-based decision support solutions
 
Apr 06   Five things you should know about your personal health information
 
Apr 01   Change and patience necessary ingredients to implementing electronic health records
 

Mar 29   Geisinger Health System chief calls for public policy changes to support integrated health systems
 
Mar 28   Geisinger to host Congressman Sherwood as part of monthly lecture series
 
Mar 15   Geisinger Auxiliary awards grants to Department of Rheumatology
 
Mar 06   Geisinger Medical Center named to 100 Top Hospitals list
 
Mar 01   Geisinger Internist elected to national post
 
Mar 01   Patients are important members of the healthcare team
 

Feb 10   Employees of the Month for March announced at Geisinger
 
Feb 03   Geisinger and PA Safekids Coalition put a bounty on unsafe child safety seats
 
Feb 02   Geisinger Medical Center Outpatient Surgery - Woodbine Lane celebrates first anniversary
 
Feb 01   Geisinger Center for Health Research Construction update & construction photos
 
Feb 01   Informatics keeps Geisinger lab at forefront of healthcare
 

Jan 04   Geisinger Medic 303 receives new truck
 
Jan 03   Emerging electronic health records movement gains strength as ally in diabetes care
 
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