Work begins on Scott Twp. warehouses amid resident concern
SCOTT TWP. — For 25 years, Herb Grayek has enjoyed scenic views and open space on his family’s…
‘Not a miracle drug’: GLP-1 meds not effective without plan, exercise
Alan Zellner admittedly expressed some concerns about taking an unfamiliar medication. However, faced with rising blood pressure and…
Local companies focused on preserving paper
Two Northeast Pennsylvania-based companies with a passion for paper continue efforts to promote environmental sustainability. As Earth Day…
Geisinger introducing security screenings at hospitals
Geisinger plans to ramp up security measures, starting later this month, by implementing metal detectors at the entrances…
Bresnahan to bring Regional Hosptial nurse to State of the Union
Lisa Chervanka went from concerned to elated as the saga of the sale of three local hospitals facing…
Tenor completes Commonwealth Health acquisition
The nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation completed its acquisition of Commonwealth Health and its hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre,…
Old Forge borehole’s mine water eyed for reclamation, hydroelectricity
The demise of coal mining in the Lackawanna valley 65 years ago also stopped the pumping of water…
State’s review of Commonwealth Health ownership change ongoing, Tenor expects decision soon
The state Department of Health approved the nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation’s applications to acquire and operate Commonwealth Health’s…
Scranton resident sues city over rezoning for Geisinger hospital expansion
SCRANTON — A neighbor of Geisinger Community Medical Center sued the city to reverse its recent rezoning of…
Lackawanna County contract with SEIU to save $1.2M in health care costs
SCRANTON — The Lackawanna County Commissioners unanimously ratified a four-year contract Tuesday with the Service Employees International Union…
Work to complete sale of Commonwealth Health hospitals continues into ’26
Work to transition ownership of Commonwealth Health’s hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to the nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation…
Wright Center plans to build $5M health center in North Scranton
SCRANTON — The Wright Center for Community Health plans to build a $5 million health center in North…