Geisinger News Releases

Governor announces $1.5 million grant for Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Gov. Tom Wolf on Oct. 11 announced that Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) will receive $1.5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funds to renovate a building on the school’s Scranton campus.

GCSOM's ninth annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 4 to benefit Friends of the Poor
Registration now open for 5K/10K run in downtown Scranton, Tiny Trot for children

Geisinger receives Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award
Geisinger recognized for offering one of the nation's best workforce health and well-being programs
- Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
- Geisinger Community Medical Center
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
- Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital

Geisinger Graduate Medical Education Committee observes National Physician Suicide Awareness Day with ceremony, tree planting
The Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) at Geisinger on Sept. 17 held a ceremony and tree planting in observance of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. The 2018 event marked the first such observance nationwide.

Mindfulness expert to offer free lecture at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
On Oct. 3, Dr. Michael Baime will discuss how practicing mindfulness can improve physical and psychological health
“Music and Medicine: Leonard Bernstein” presented by Richard Kogan, MD
Thursday, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.

Geisinger to raise minimum hire rates for employees
$11/hour rate is second increase in three years
- Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
- Geisinger Community Medical Center
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
- Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital

Geisinger President and CEO Dr. David T. Feinberg jumps to second on annual most influential list
Recognized for changing the status-quo in health care
- Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
- Geisinger Community Medical Center
- Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
- Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
- Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital
Colleges Building Community: 10,000 Meals
4 colleges. 220 students. 10,000 meals. Fewer hungry families.