Geisinger announces 65 Forward program expansion in Luzerne County
Two new Geisinger 65 Forward Health Centers will open this fall in Luzerne County. Construction is underway at 41 S. Main St. in downtown Wilkes-Barre and at 180 Susquehanna Blvd. in West Hazleton for the new centers.
The health needs of those age 65 and up are all addressed under one roof at Geisinger 65 Forward. The program’s primary care physicians see a maximum of 450 patients, compared to the national average of 1,400 patients per primary care physician. In addition to their physician, members have access to a team of health care professionals, including nurses, nutritionists, social workers, wellness coordinators and a personal health care advocate.
“This expansion is building on the success of our health centers in Kingston and Scranton,” said Maria Kobylinski, M.D., chair of Geisinger primary care services. “We know our patients’ and members’ health care needs change over time, and by offering more time with the doctor and the most commonly needed services, we’re making care easier by managing everything all in one place.”
Whether it’s visiting the doctor, taking an exercise class or participating in social events, 65 Forward provides a “one-stop shop” for health care by focusing on convenience and offering specialized care. Available to Geisinger Gold (Medicare Advantage) members, 65 Forward offers members doctor visits of up to 60 minutes and access to wellness activities and personalized care in a relaxing environment.
In addition to expanding to new locations, two new clinicians are joining the 65 Forward team in Luzerne County. Jovan Adams, D.O., joins James Tricarico, D.O., and Mark Evans, D.O., at the Kingston location. George Avetian, D.O., will join the program in mid-July and will see patients in Kingston before transitioning to practice at the Wilkes-Barre location.
The 65 Forward program is currently enrolling new patients. Those interested in enrolling can call 866-972-0460 or visit geisinger.org/Forward.
In addition to the new locations in Luzerne County, the 65 Forward program is expanding this fall to central Pennsylvania.
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.
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