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2007 Press Release Archive

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New Technology
 
Nov 30   Geisinger Wyoming Valley helps pioneer system to alter diagnosis and treatment of patients with liver, gallbladder and bile duct conditions
 

Sep 28   Geisinger to offer kidney transplant services in State College
 

Aug 01   Geisinger scientist works on cure for Lou Gehrig's disease
 

Jun 05   Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Geisinger launch new environmental research, education institute
 

Apr 16   Geisinger launches extensive study on obesity and related liver problem
 
Apr 10   Geisinger Health System announces first accredited Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship in Northeastern Pennsylvania
 
Apr 02   Region's first and only liver transplant program well underway
 

Mar 23   Geisinger Health System unveils $21 million Center for Health Research
 

Jan 04   Dr. Seth Linker offers balloon sinuplasty for treatment of sinusitis
 
New Doctors
 
Dec 20   Juanita Kcomt, MD, endocrinologist, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 07   Frederick Toy, MD, FACS, FCCM, brings trauma surgery expertise to Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 06   John Rominger, MD, gastroenterologist, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Nov 09   Salvatore Sparich, Jr., DO, adds to growing family practice at Geisinger Medical Group-Hazleton
 

Oct 25   Brian Klock, MD, FACS, brings trauma surgery expertise to Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Oct 15   Dr. Dietrich Receives Recertification
 
Oct 12   Kelly Condefer, MD, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley as a neurologist specializing in movement disorders
 
Oct 12   Tania Zuniga, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
Oct 12   Diane F. Godorov, DO, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 

Sep 26   Erroll Goldstein, MD, FACOG, joins Geisinger Medical Group - Tunkhannock as an obstetrician and gynecologist
 
Sep 20   Shivprasad Nikam, MD, joins vascular surgery team at the Pearsall Heart Hospital at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Sep 18   David Mariner, MD, RVT, FACS, Named Director of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Sep 18   Reneita Ross, MD, brings surgical and medical skills in urogynecology to Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Aug 23   West Pittston native, Anthony Bruno II, MD returns to area to join the Surgery Department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Aug 15   Beth Anne Nagy, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
Aug 02   John Cantando, DO, neurosurgeon, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Jul 30   Tamara R. Vrabec, MD, joins the Ophthalmology Department at Geisinger Medical Center
 
Jul 30   Jeffrey Cook, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
Jul 11   Brian Jameson, DO, joins the endocrinology department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Jul 10   James Sweetland, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
Jul 09   Manish Gupta, MD, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley transplant team
 
Jul 09   Karen Ravin, MD, to join Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital
 
Jul 09   Matthew DeGirolamo, MD, adds to growing family practice at Geisinger Medical Group in Mt. Pocono
 

Jun 28   Eduardo D. Tron, MD, joins Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital's Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Department
 
Jun 19   Steven A. Toms, MD, joins Geisinger to lead Neurosurgery program
 
Jun 14   Marshall Eidenberg, DO, FACEP, FAAEM brings military field trauma experience to the Emergency Department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

May 16   Ronald Vandegriff, DO, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
May 14   Dallas native, James Hora, MD, PhD, joins the Neurology Department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
May 08   Kevin Kaczmarek, PA-C, joins Geisinger Medical Group
 
May 04   Dr. Brian Saracino joins ER team
 
May 01   Geisinger Names New Regional Medical Director
 
May 01   Levelle D. Bigatel, MD joins Geisinger Medical Group in Mt. Pocono
 

Apr 26   Chatla Reddy, MD, joins the Cardiology Department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Apr 10   J. Krystal Ascencio, MD, joins OB/GYN team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Jan 31   Paul Niezgoda, MD joins Gastroenterology Team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Health & Wellness
 
Dec 28   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre to host free seminar for healthy weight loss
 
Dec 05   Geisinger surgeon John Parenti, MD, provides pediatric orthopedic services to local clinic
 

Oct 29   Geisinger pediatrician co-writes major clinical reports on autism
 
Oct 16   Study: Losing weight before bariatric surgery shortens hospital stays
 
Oct 09   Study: Diabetic neuropathy costs billions per year in lost work time
 

Sep 18   Area Geisinger physicians receive national recognition for providing quality diabetes care
 
Sep 11   Geisinger has solid supply of flu vaccine this year
 

Aug 31   Geisinger opens fourth walk-in medical clinics inside Weis Markets
 
Aug 17   Breast program at Geisinger Wyoming Valley reduces time from screening, diagnosis to treatment for area women
 
Aug 13   Free Eye Screenings for Children at Geisinger - Mount Pocono
 
Aug 09   Geisinger to present free nutrition seminar
 

Jul 30   Geisinger scientist hard at work on cure for Lou Gehrig's disease; works with Bucknell students to devise new way to study disease treatments
 
Jul 30   Geisinger to present free colorectal cancer seminar
 
Jul 17   Vascular/Endovascular Surgical Clinic at Geisinger Wyoming Valley proves commitment to patients
 
Jul 12   Medicare study: Geisinger demonstrates outstanding diabetes care Geisinger is one of ten group practices nationwide engaged to redesign care to improve results
 

Jun 18   A Seminar on Life and Death Decisions
 
Jun 08   Geisinger launches healthcare book series
 

May 25   Geisinger launches healthcare book series
 
May 22   Scientists find war vets' hand dexterity determines susceptibility to PTSD
 
May 02   Internet patient portal helps Geisinger administer record level of flu shots in 2006-07
 
May 01   Geisinger Medical Center earns full chest pain accreditation
 

Apr 16   Weight management, loss key to avoiding obesity and related health problems
 

Mar 21   Mission Cataract at Geisinger Medical Center
 
Mar 16   Skin cancer specialist Christine Cabell, MD to speak at Hazleton Senior Center
 
Mar 13   Chief Medical Officer Bruce M. Hamory recently elected to board of directors
 
Mar 13   Geisinger Wyoming Valley to offer free cholesterol screening
 
Mar 08   Healthcare, information technology, engineering experts bolster electronic health record safety to support wide spread adoption
 
Mar 08   Geisinger Wyoming Valley Diagnosing Heart Disease Early with Non-Invasive Imaging Technology
 

Feb 21   New heart surgery studies show benefit of off-pump approach
 
Feb 12   Heart surgeon to present free seminar on living heart healthy
 
Feb 12   Geisinger Wyoming Valley offers free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings
 
Feb 09   Geisinger physicians investigating safety of new stroke prevention device
 

Jan 29   Dr. Seth Linker to discuss balloon sinuplasty as treatment for chronic sinusitis
 
Jan 23   We're making progress, but more work needs to be done in reducing cancer death
 
Jan 09   Geisinger Health System Announces Tobacco-Free Policy
 
Jan 08   Marworth Announces Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program
 
Community Events
 
Dec 05   Wyoming Area student presents senior project to pediatric patients of Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 

Nov 30   Geisinger participates in Wilkes-Barre City Christmas Parade
 
Nov 28   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre to host seminar on surgical options for chronic knee pain
 

Sep 18   Geisinger Wyoming Valley Auxiliary to host first annual Craft and Gift Show
 

Aug 14   Geisinger Medical Group - Dallas joins local Child Safety Expo
 

Jul 31   Geisinger Wyoming Valley Golf Tournament Set for August 13
 

Jun 21   Officials break ground for Geisinger Medical Center's Hospital for Advanced Medicine
 

May 25   Geisinger Health System Receives American Stroke Association's Initial Achievement Award
 
May 25   Geisinger's annual Cancer Survivors Day slated
 
May 09   Geisinger CEO named one of the 50 powerful physician executives
 
May 04   Marworth Begins Construction of New Counseling Wing
 
May 03   Geisinger collaborates with other innovative healthcare providers as members of the Convenient Care Association to issue quality and safety standards for retail-based health clinics
 
May 01   Wilkes-Barre City Fire Dept. Athletic Association makes donation to Camp Dost
 
May 01   Golf clinic slated May 16 2007
 

Apr 17   Geisinger celebrates National Medical Laboratory Week
 
Apr 10   Geisinger and YMCA team up for Healthy Kids Day
 

Mar 23   Trucksville Nursery School receives safety instruction from Brian Saracino, DO
 
Mar 20   Geisinger building green Center for Health Research
 
Mar 16   Geisinger Medical Center named to 100 Top Hospitals list for second straight year
 

Feb 21   Mark Katlic, MD, Geisinger Director of Thoracic Surgery recognized internationally
 
Feb 21   Dr. Eric Bieber named to national physician lists
 
Feb 21   Geisinger Health System once again ranked among nation's top integrated health networks
 
Feb 20   Curious George visits Janet Weis Children's Hospital Pediatric Services Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Feb 12   Geisinger Sports Medicine - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Hockey Clinic: A Big Hit With Kids
 

Jan 24   Standard & Poor's Upgrades Geisinger Bond Rating to AA
 
Jan 16   Geisinger Sports Medicine and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Host Youth Hockey Clinic
 
Jan 05   LIFE Geisinger program receives CMS grant; plans second site
 
Jan 02   First baby of 2007 arrives at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Other News
 
Dec 28   Sapphire Salon supports cancer services at Geisinger Wyoming Valley
 
Dec 28   Fishing poles presented to pediatric department
 
Dec 20   Thomas B. Schaeffer, PA-C, recognized by American Academy of Physician Assistants
 

Nov 27   Geisinger medical education web site wins award for innovative design
 
Nov 19   New research fund honors Weis Center founding director Howard Morgan, MD
 
Nov 19   Geisinger Announces Northeast Integration-Creation of New Model of Healthcare
 
Nov 13   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre celebrates opening of Acute Care for the Elderly Program
 
Nov 09   M. Udoshi, MD, FASNC named Fellow
 
Nov 05   Geisinger Wyoming Valley Auxiliary plans second annual Holiday Extravaganza
 
Nov 05   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre surgical services to host open house
 
Nov 05   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre hosts screening day for seniors
 
Nov 05   Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre to host sleep disorders seminar
 
Nov 02   Pink, blue lights at Geisinger hospitals to increase awareness about premature births
 

Oct 29   Geisinger Executive Speaks on Medical Liability Reform
 
Oct 29   Hollie Yoder, RN, completes OASIS Training and Certification
 
Oct 16   Local hospitals develop health information sharing network
 
Oct 12   Geisinger researcher's company receives $150,000 investment
 

Sep 25   Christopher Still, DO elected to national nutrition board
 
Sep 06   Geisinger expands nurse research focus;Veteran clinician researcher hired as Institute Director
 
Sep 04   Geisinger heart doctor expert selected for prestigious publication position
 
Sep 04   Geisinger childhood obesity expert on national committee
 
Sep 04   Geisinger Ventures CEO recognized as Top 100 business
 

Aug 30   Internationally recognized heart doctor speaks at Geisinger
 
Aug 24   Geisinger heart surgeon, perfusionist and supplies going to Ethiopia on mission
 
Aug 21   Geisinger receives silver certification for green building
 
Aug 21   Marworth Treatment Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary
 
Aug 14   Geisinger CEO Elected to American Hospital Association Board
 
Aug 07   Geisinger recognizes Sen. Specter for commitment to rural healthcare advocacy
 
Aug 06   Geisinger offers phone hub to help victims of domestic violence
 
Aug 02   Geisinger named 2007 Computerworld Honors Laureate
 

Jul 30   Geisinger Health System Adopts BoardVantage Nationally recognized IT innovator using BoardVantage to manage board communications
 
Jul 11   Geisinger Wyoming Valley earns Joint Commission accreditation
 

Jun 26   Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Verizon Pioneers deliver gift of literacy to new moms and babies
 
Jun 12   Local father enjoying family life after near tragedy
 
Jun 05   Geisinger Wyoming Valley receives ACR accreditation
 

May 31   Expert: It's time for hospitals to start thinking about how time is kept
 
May 01   Second Bond Rating Upgrade for Geisinger This Year...Moody's Investor Services Upgrades Geisinger Bond Rating to Aa2
 
May 01   Nurses-Hospital Week 2007 letter to editor EAST
 

Apr 18   Free skin cancer screenings offered at Geisinger
 
Apr 17   Vendors needed for fall craft show
 
Apr 10   Geisinger, Bucknell students collaborate to bring joy to older brothers and sisters of pre-mature newborns
 
Apr 10   Geisinger residency program achieves perfect match rate
 

Mar 14   Geisinger Health System receives AMGA Medical Group Preeminence Award
 
Mar 08   Bryan Allinson promoted to Director, Geisinger Ventures
 
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