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| Geisinger Health System is one of the foremost rural healthcare providers in the United states. Founded in 1915, Geisinger has evolved into one of the nation's leading fully integrated healthcare systems. Serving more than two million residents throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania, the physician-led organization is at the forefront of the country's rapidly emerging electronic health records movement. With three medical centers and a 650-member group practice, the system is home to the industry's preeminent not-for-profit rural HMO and the Center for Health Research - dedicated to creating innovative new models for patient care, satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Call Geisinger for your medical stories...24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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New Doctors
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| Jul 16, 2008 |
Thomas Sullivan, MD, colorectal surgeon, joins surgery department at GWV |
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Thomas C. Sullivan, MD, FACS, joins the surgery team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Dr. Sullivan specializes in colorectal surgery and strengthens the colorectal cancer program at The Henry Cancer Center. |
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| Jun 12, 2008 |
Trauma surgeon John Kizer, MD, joins Geisinger Wyoming Valley |
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John Kizer, MD, comes to Geisinger Wyoming Valley as an associate of trauma surgery. |
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| Jun 11, 2008 |
Brian Shunk, DO, joins Geisinger Medical Group |
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Brian Shunk, DO, has joined the Family Medicine Department at Geisinger - Scenery Park. |
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| Jun 11, 2008 |
Sapana Mainali, MD, joins Geisinger Medical Group |
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Sapana Mainali, MD, has joined the Internal Medicine Department at Geisinger - Scenery Park. |
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Health & Wellness
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| Jul 03, 2008 |
Geisinger has adequate supply of rabies vaccine, but caution is urged |
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Geisinger officials said today that the system has an adequate supply of the rabies vaccine for individuals who have direct contact with animals, in spite of a possible national supply problem. |
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| Jun 24, 2008 |
Carlin's death shows heart failure requires careful management |
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Totally different people - NBC newsman Tim Russert and world-class comedian George Carlin. But within a little more than a week, both died from a heart-related cause. |
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| Jun 17, 2008 |
Geisinger expert: bone health a growing concern for older men |
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Millions more American men will experience painful bone fractures due to osteoporosis in the coming years, and that could lead to long-term, potentially fatal consequences, a Geisinger rheumatologist said. |
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| Jun 17, 2008 |
Geisinger study highlights problems caused by artery inflammatory disease |
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People suffering from a type of connective tissue disease characterized by inflammation of arteries in the head are three times more likely to experience blindness, new Geisinger research shows. |
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Other News
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| Jul 16, 2008 |
Life Geisinger Executive Director named Practice Change Fellow |
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Amy Minnich, RN BSN, Executive Director of LIFE Geisinger, has been named a Practice Change Fellow by the Hartford Foundation and The Atlantic Philanthropies. |
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| Jul 03, 2008 |
Christopher Still, DO, Named Director of Geisinger Obesity Institute |
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Christopher D. Still, DO, has been named Director of Geisinger Health System's new Obesity Institute, a multi-disciplinary effort to enhance the quality and quantity of medical research related to obesity and its related health complications. |
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| Jun 24, 2008 |
Geisinger recognized for streamlining supply ordering process, saving millions of dollars, eliminating waste |
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A new approach to ordering supplies has helped Geisinger cut $30 million in unnecessary spending in the last three years, made it easier to recall medications in the event of pharmaceutical recalls and eliminated the duplication of many products. |
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| Jun 17, 2008 |
Geisinger honored by for exceptional supply chain innovation |
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Geisinger Health System today announced that it is a winner of the second annual Supply Chain Innovation Award presented by the Premier healthcare alliance. |
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