Geisinger Lewistown Hospital opens renovated sleep center
LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Geisinger Lewistown Hospital recently celebrated the opening of its newly renovated sleep center.
The sleep center moved from the fifth floor to the second floor as part of a large renovation project that is making space for all private rooms at the hospital.
Since 2005, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Sleep center has diagnosed and treated a wide range of sleep disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and narcolepsy.
“Renovating our hospital is not just about updating the physical space, it's about enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency and ensuring that our facilities meet the highest standards of safety and comfort,” said AJ Hartsock, associate vice president of clinical operations for Geisinger’s western region. “Modernizing our infrastructure allows us to provide the best possible care to our community and stay at the forefront of improvements.”
The renovated space features comfortable, private bedrooms designed to help patients feel relaxed and at home during sleep studies. The center also offers unattended home sleep testing, which can be performed within 24 hours of clinical evaluation.
The center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, ensuring high standards for in-center and in-home sleep testing.
Photo: Celebrating the opening of Geisinger Lewistown Hospital's newly renovated sleep center is Karina Henriquez, M.D., medical director; AJ Hartsock, associate vice president of clinical operations; Michelle Berrier, technologist lead; Amy Morgan, nurse supervisor; and Ron Napikoski, director.
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 central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates more than $8 billion in annual revenues across 163 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 is conducting more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With more than 27,000 employees, including 1,800 employed physicians and 5,200 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers, having an estimated economic impact of $16.8 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
