Geisinger College’s School of Nursing new building ribbon cutting is May 17

LEWISTOWN – Geisinger School of Nursing will cut the ribbon on its newly refurbished, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of downtown Lewistown on Friday, May 17. The event marks a major step forward in the College of Health Sciences’ plan to create an academic center of excellence in rural healthcare in Geisinger’s western region.

“We have the faculty, researchers and learners in place in Lewistown to lead the nation in innovations that best support rural communities, which are often the most underserved in the country. Our School of Nursing is critical to that vision,” said Julie Byerley, MD, MPH, president of Geisinger College of Health Sciences and chief academic officer. “When we cut the ribbon on a brand-new building for our School of Nursing, we’ll underscore our commitment to improving rural health and making better health easier for these populations.”

Rebecca Stoudt, PhD, DNP, Geisinger College’s associate dean of nursing student education, observed that the School of Nursing is already meeting the region’s dire need for nurses, as many members of the ADN class of 2024 have opted for employment at Geisinger. 

“On April 27, our School of Nursing observed an important milestone. The class of 2024 is the first class to receive a degree from Geisinger School of Nursing and most of them will go to work at Geisinger caring for our own communities,” she said. “Cutting the ribbon on our new school is one more signal that Geisinger is focused on solving access to care issues and making better health easier for every community we serve.”

Event details:
• Friday, May 17 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
• Geisinger School of Nursing, 111 E. Market St., Lewistown
• The event will feature:
o Ribbon cutting and opening remarks
o Building tours and activities

About Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Educating. Inspiring. Leading. At Geisinger College of Health Sciences, we bring innovation and purpose together to educate the next generation of healthcare leaders. As the academic and research arm of the Geisinger family, our college was founded to enhance and improve community health, with a focus on discovery, hands-on learning and applied practice across our system. Today, we offer a research institute, graduate medical education, schools of medicine, graduate education and nursing, and faculty and professional development programs. It’s all in service of Geisinger’s mission to make better health easier for all. Visit geisinger.edu/gchs. The College is committed to nondiscrimination in all employment and educational programs or activities. Concerns or questions may be directed to the Title IX coordinator whose contact information is available at geisinger.edu/titleix.