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PATTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Achieving better health with easier access to care is now available for those 65 and older in the State College area as Geisinger opens its latest 65 Forward Health Center. Featuring more time with the doctor, same-day appointments and an entire care team dedicated to your health and well-being, 65 Forward makes it easier than ever for members to live their healthiest lives. 

Now open at 293 Patriot Lane in the Trader Joe’s Plaza in the former GAP Factory Outlet, the Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center is a $2.6 million investment of a redesigned space bringing together all the health care services those 65 and over frequently need. All under one roof, members have access to a team of health care professionals, including nurses, nutritionists and a personal health care advocate who can assist with coordinating care between specialists, hospitals and insurance.

Available to Geisinger Gold (Medicare Advantage) members, 65 Forward offers members appointment times of up to 60 minutes and access to wellness, fitness and social activities in a relaxing environment. Those without Geisinger Gold can take advantage of a trial period.

“The program is designed so we can identify our patients’ health concerns upfront and give them the resources to better manage their health, and do it in a personalized setting,” said Scott Sulman, D.O., the physician at Geisinger 65 Forward State College. “By spending more time with patients and focusing on their overall health, we make it easier for them to live healthier and more active lives.”

Dr. Sulman joins Geisinger 65 Forward after nearly 20 years as an internal medicine physician at Geisinger Scenery Park. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine after undergraduate studies in biology at Temple University. He is board-certified in internal medicine. 

At 65 Forward, members benefit from their care teams working with them to manage chronic conditions and health concerns through tailored care plans. Each 65 Forward location features access to the most-used health services by Geisinger Gold members including lab, X-ray, behavioral health, community support and pharmacy home delivery. This can mean fewer trips to the emergency room or the hospital by better managing health within the doctor’s office. 

Geisinger data shows 65 Forward members are meeting or exceeding national benchmarks for diabetes care and blood pressure control when compared to those in traditional primary care settings. Members are lowering Hemoglobin A1C levels, and with better blood pressure control are reducing the risk of stroke, heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases. Members also have 20 to 25 percent lower inpatient hospitalization rates and emergency room visits are 40 to 45 percent lower. 

The more intimate patient experience means doctors can focus on early detection and discussion of possible health concerns and better care management of complex, chronic and other medical conditions. Primary care physicians with 65 Forward see a maximum of 450 patients, compared to the national average of 2,000 to 3,000 patients.

“Geisinger 65 Forward is one of the best benefits to being enrolled in Geisinger Gold,” said Kurt Wrobel, Geisinger Health Plan president and executive vice president of insurance operations. “Our members enrolled in 65 Forward are living healthier lives because of our investment in programs like this because we’re meeting our members where they are by offering these services all in one place. When we do this, we’re able to make better health more affordable, provide a better member experience and support our members and their health.”

Dr. Sulman is accepting new patients. To meet him, take a tour of the new location, or enroll in the program, call 814-272-6770 or visit Geisinger.org/ForwardNewsStateCollege. The State College location is Geisinger’s first 65 Forward Health Center in the Centre region and the system’s eighth location.

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 nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. 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 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 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 follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

The exterior of the Geisinger 65 Forward in State College
The recently opened Geisinger 65 Forward State College is located at 293 Patriot Lane in the Trader Joe’s Plaza in the former GAP Factory Outlet off of North Atherton Street.
Dr. Scott Sulman
Scott Sulman, D.O., is the physician at Geisinger 65 Forward State College. Dr. Sulman has been a family medicine physician in the Centre region for nearly 20 years.
Fitness center at the Geisinger 65 Forward in State College
65 Forward offers members access to the center's fitness equipment and exercise classes. The 65 Forward approach isn’t just about doctor’s visits, but helping members live their heathiest lives by making it easier to better manage their total health.
The lounge area at the Geisinger 65 Forward in State College
The cafe and lounge at 65 Forward State College is for members to grab a cup of coffee and relax prior to or after a medical appointment, or to stop by to meet with other members.

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