Geisinger announced today that John D. Nash, M.D., has joined the health system as chairman, department of obstetrics/gynecology, and medical director, Women's Health. Read more

A sudden, severe headache, nausea or vomiting and neck pain could be warning signs that someone is experiencing a ruptured brain aneurysm. Read more

Geisinger Health System has established a partnership with Mid-Penn Urologic Associates. Read more

July 4th is a day of celebration across the country, and most families will celebrate with an expansive fireworks display or simply with sparklers. According to Geisinger experts, firework injuries bring several patients each year into the emergency room, no matter the size or scope of their festivities. Read more

According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), 69 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. Read more

Studies indicate that up to 5 percent of the population over age 65 suffer some form of aneurysm. And, a Geisinger expert said the problem could worsen in the coming years. Read more

Geisinger Health System's Neuroscience Institute is in the midst of a dramatic period of growth that will include the employment of more than 10 new physicians and the expansion of advanced epilepsy, neurosurgery, oncology and migraine/headache services. Read more

Salvatore Ramondelli, MD, general surgeon at Geisinger-Scenery Park, has received the Jane Strickler, MD, Award by the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff of Mount Nittany Medical Center. Read more

Geisinger Health System is getting some presidential attention. In the past week, President Obama has been pushing Washington to focus on health care reform and in two key speeches he used Geisinger as an example. Read more

Geisinger Health System senior investigator and U.S. Army veteran Joseph Boscarino, Ph.D., is proud of his military service, yet he doesn't like to talk much about his combat experiences. Read more

Geisinger Medical Center recently received the American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Performance Achievement Award. Read more

"I am a physician, and I didn't realize that adults needed to be revaccinated for what are considered childhood diseases such as pertussis (whooping cough)," said Dr. Cochran. "And I found that out the hard way - by contracting that very disease." Read more

Scott Sulman, DO, Geisinger-Scenery Park, has met all the requirements for renewal of certification in internal medicine from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. Read more

Thanjavur S. Ravikumar, MD, chair, Geisinger Health System Oncology, director of the Center for Surgical Innovation and chief quality officer for Surgery and Interventional Procedures, will launch a Phase III trial of the potentially lifesaving HEAT Study, an international clinical trial for those with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or primary liver cancer. Read more

Studies show that one out of four children is hurt seriously enough to require medical attention each year, and Geisinger experts say that the majority of these injuries occur during the warm weather months. Read more

As the school year comes to a close, a Geisinger expert said that parents should reinforce their children's healthy eating and lifestyle habits to prevent weight gain during summer break. Read more