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SCRANTON, Pa. – Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton announced today the senior management team that will lead the organization in moving its plans forward to build programs, grow services, improve health outcomes and demonstrate value for patients, employers and … [Read More...]
SCRANTON, Pa. — Community Medical Center employees will gather Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. in the hospital main lobby for a special unveiling in observance of the impending merger with Geisinger Health System.The full merger and integration of Community Medical Center … [Read More...]
Danville and Scranton (PA)—The full merger and integration of Community Medical Center (CMC) in Scranton and all of its affiliates into Geisinger Health System has received approval from the Pennsylvania Attorney General and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Federal Trade Commission completed its review in November and found no objection to the merger.Following Board meetings at CMC and Geisinger later this month, the effective date for the new partnership is anticipated to be … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Noelle Snyder PRESS RELEASE PHONE: (570) 969-8985 January 21, 2012 SCRANTON – The Education Department at Community Medical Center will sponsor several Community health education courses in February. Community Health Education: Call 969-8986 for more information or to register. The courses include: Healthcare Provider Renewal February 9 & February 15 6 [...]

Free support group offers help for those suffering from chronic lung disease In conjunction with the American Lung Association, Community Medical Center will offer a free support group for those suffering from chronic lung disease as well as their families. Beginning Thursday, Jan. 12, CMC’s Better Breathers Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the [...]

Hilde Jerius, M.D., a board-certified vascular surgeon, has joined Premiere Surgical, a division of Community Medical Center, Inc. A 15-year veteran of vascular and endovascular surgery, Dr. Jerius is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich., and completed her general surgery residency at New York Medical College at Lincoln Medical [...]

The Pennsylvania office of VHA Inc., the national health care alliance, has recognized Community Medical Center for demonstrating excellence for goal achievement in decrease in 30- day readmissions for heart failure patients. CMC participated in VHA Pennsylvania’s Rapid Adoption Network 3.0, focusing on reducing 30-day readmissions for heart failure. The certificate was presented to Community [...]

Peter R. Kowey, M.D., will appear at Community Medical Center, Scranton, Nov. 29 at noon to lecture on Linking Evidence-Based Care to Improved Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation: Evolving Pharmacologic Approaches. The educational activity will be held in CMC’s Professional Building Auditorium on Colfax Avenue and will broadcast live via satellite to 1,400 VHA hospitals nationwide, allowing healthcare professionals…

The Education Department at Community Medical Center will sponsor several community health education courses in December. Community Health Education: Call 969-8986 for more information or to register. The courses include: Healthcare Provider Renewal December 7 & December 20 6 pm – 9 pm Healthcare Provider December 6 & December 19 6 pm – 10 pm [...]

- National Study: CMC is the Best Hospital for Orthopedics in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre Region* – Scranton, PA (Dec. 8, 2011) – A report released by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes, named Community Medical Center as one of the nation’s 100 Best hospitals for Overall Orthopedic Surgery [...]
I was admited as a patient of Dr. Schmaltz for dual knee replacements on 8/18/11. The care I received by Dr. Schmaltz, his assistants, PT's and the nursing staff on 5th was outstanding. The nursing staff are very proficient ,"tops", in taking care of their orthopedic patients. Dr. Schmaltz's entire staff is operated like a very well "oiled machine" and I received top drawer care by all. I thought you would like to know of my positive experience as a patient of Dr. Schmaltz and the CMC staff.

“My husband and I received the call every parent dreads: ‘Your son has been in an automobile accident.’ As we anxiously drove to CMC’s emergency department, we were comforted knowing he was in the very best hands.”

Cuando iba a surgia tenia miedo. Pero toda las personas que trataron conmigo eran bien cortes y respetuoso. Lo mas importante para mi es que estoy recuperando mejor de lo que yo esperaba.

“My mom was 78 years old when she had her open heart surgery. (Since then) she has been blessed with six great-grandchildren, has attended family weddings, and has experienced many happy times in the last ten years.”

“We made it to our 60th anniversary thanks to Dr. Stahl!”

"Immediate and professional medical assessment, combined with genuine human concern expressed by all individuals who cared for me, was the Trauma Center’s prescription for alleviating my fears and healing my pain. During the entire time I was being treated, the same concern was extended to my family who received continuous information concerning my condition.”

"I never thought it would happen to me where I would need the services provided by CMC’s Trauma Center. The thought of not having a center in our region is not an option. The excellent and immediate critical care I received for my injuries has given me the opportunity to continue to watch my children grow up.”

"The Trauma Center literally saved my life.”

“This is my son, Paul. I never could have imagined that his life could end. When he was accidentally shot, my mother’s prayer was that the right people would be there to save him. Well, right here in Scranton there are some good doctors, no – GREAT doctors. If the trauma team was not there, my son would have died that day in December. I am told that people with this type of injury do not survive. There were four surgeons and an entire team that were ready for him when minutes mattered, right here in Scranton. He has fully recovered and can’t wait to get his driver’s permit and join the gym. I do believe that God works through these talented people."

“I am 85 years old and a WW II veteran. Thank goodness CMC and the nurses on the 8th floor do such a good job taking care of us youngsters.”

“I'm mowing my lawn, planting flowers, installing a water heater and going to Florida, all within two months of my heart surgery!”

“I am just two weeks post-op and I want to go back to work!”

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