Geisinger purchases Bobby Rahal Automotive Group property in Lewistown, creating space for future opportunities

LEWISTOWN, PA — Geisinger announced today the purchase of the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group property in Lewistown, effective Feb. 17. The property is located along Electric Avenue and sits directly beside Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, positioning it as a strategic asset for future growth.

“While we don’t have many formal plans in place yet, this property opens the door to future opportunities for our patients and teams,” said AJ Hartsock, associate vice president of operations at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. “In the immediate term, the space will provide much needed additional parking, helping ease daily access to the hospital.”

The acquisition supports Geisinger’s ongoing efforts to improve the overall experience for patients, visitors and employees by creating more accessible and functional spaces across the campus.

Geisinger extends its appreciation to the teams at Bobby Rahal for their partnership throughout the process. Their collaboration ensured a smooth and seamless transition of the property.

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 500 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.