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Geisinger becomes the first member of Risant Health

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Sheetz Inc. came through with a large donation of snacks and refreshments for frontline workers at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre this week.

The company sent 20 cases of water, 10 cases of Gatorade and snacks including beef jerky, protein bars and energy bars.

“Sheetz is deeply grateful to our dedicated and courageous health care workers who are on the frontlines fighting COVID 19,” said Sheetz President and Chief Operating Officer Travis Sheetz. “It is our hope these donations will help fuel medical personnel including doctors, nurses, hospital staff and more as they work around the clock to deliver life-saving care.”

The refreshments will be provided to frontline workers and staff who are working in the screening tent at GSWB.

To make a donation in the fight against COVID-19, please visit Geisinger.org/fightcovid or call 800-739-6882.

About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the non-profit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 134 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses, and Geisinger Health Plan, with 600,000 members in commercial and government plans. The Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $14 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country.  Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

 
Image of Waterbottles donated by Sheetz

Media inquires:

Mike McMullen
Communication Specialist

814-502-8998
mmmcmullen@geisinger.edu

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