Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest community hospital, with 412 beds and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly 50 medical and surgical specialties.

If you're experiencing pain in your abdomen or groin, a bulge, or discomfort that increases with activity, you may have ...
10/29/2025

If you're experiencing pain in your abdomen or groin, a bulge, or discomfort that increases with activity, you may have a hernia. Starting the week of November 10, Commonwealth Health Physician Network will offer walk-in hernia screenings every Tuesday and Friday at our office in Plains.

This World Stroke Day, learn the signs of a stroke so you’re prepared to take timely action in an emergency. B = Balance...
10/29/2025

This World Stroke Day, learn the signs of a stroke so you’re prepared to take timely action in an emergency.

B = Balance loss
E = Eyes - lost vision
F = Face drooping
A = Arm weakness on one side
S = Speech difficulty/slurring
T = Time to call 9-1-1

🩸Scroll-stopping fact about blood clots🩸 On average, one person in the U.S. dies from a clot-caused death every 6️⃣ seco...
10/26/2025

🩸Scroll-stopping fact about blood clots🩸

On average, one person in the U.S. dies from a clot-caused death every 6️⃣ seconds.

If you experience sudden swelling in your leg or arm, rapid pulse, chest pain, bloody cough or shortness of breath—call 911 immediately.

A happy heart can start in the kitchen. Add in leafy greens, berries, salmon, olive oil and nuts that are shown to help ...
10/24/2025

A happy heart can start in the kitchen. Add in leafy greens, berries, salmon, olive oil and nuts that are shown to help lower your risk of a heart attack. Small additions, big protection.

The core of the matter? Apples are good for you. Apples support your gut health and boost your immunity. So to celebrate...
10/21/2025

The core of the matter? Apples are good for you. Apples support your gut health and boost your immunity. So to celebrate National Apple Day, take a bite out of better health!

When it comes to your heart, don’t skip a beat! Recent studies show AFib, heart failure and high blood are all on the ri...
10/20/2025

When it comes to your heart, don’t skip a beat! Recent studies show AFib, heart failure and high blood are all on the rise. And heart disease is now the leading cause of death…even as heart attack deaths decline. Stay in rhythm with your heart health and know your risk for heart disease.

Gut feeling? Don’t ignore it. A high-fiber diet can lower your risk of diverticulitis, but if you suspect something is o...
10/18/2025

Gut feeling? Don’t ignore it. A high-fiber diet can lower your risk of diverticulitis, but if you suspect something is off, reach out to a GI specialist.

As a proud member of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, we value the partnerships, collaboration, and commu...
10/15/2025

As a proud member of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, we value the partnerships, collaboration, and community connections that make the Wyoming Valley stronger. For more than 150 years, our hospital has been part of this community and our favorite thing about being a Chamber member? Working alongside local businesses and organizations who share our commitment to improving the health and vitality of our community.

As a proud member of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, we value the partnerships, collaboration, and commu...
10/15/2025

As a proud member of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce, we value the partnerships, collaboration, and community connections that make the Wyoming Valley stronger. For more than 150 years, our hospital has been part of this community and our favorite thing about being a Chamber member? Working alongside local businesses and organizations who share our commitment to improving the health and vitality of our community.

Hands down, it’s one of the best ways to stay healthy. On Global Handwashing Day, stop the spread of everything from sni...
10/15/2025

Hands down, it’s one of the best ways to stay healthy. On Global Handwashing Day, stop the spread of everything from sniffles to serious illness. Lather for 20 seconds, rinse well…and stop germs in their tracks.

Today, and every day, we honor the resilience, wisdom and vibrant cultures of Indigenous peoples and acknowledge their l...
10/13/2025

Today, and every day, we honor the resilience, wisdom and vibrant cultures of Indigenous peoples and acknowledge their lasting impact on our shared history.

Missed our Mammothon call or still need a screening? We’re here to help remove the barriers that stand between you and y...
10/10/2025

Missed our Mammothon call or still need a screening? We’re here to help remove the barriers that stand between you and your health. Through our recent Mammothon, Commonwealth Health staff personally reached out to women overdue for screenings because a simple call can lead to life-saving action.

At Commonwealth Health, we’re making it easier than ever for women 40+ to get screened. No appointment. No doctor’s order. Just walk in any Tuesday from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at:

Women’s Imaging Center
Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion
468 Northampton Street, Kingston

Your health can’t wait. Walk in, get screened, and encourage the women you love to do the same.

Breathe in. Stretch it out.On World Mental Health Day, take a moment to move and rest. Managing stress through mindful m...
10/10/2025

Breathe in. Stretch it out.

On World Mental Health Day, take a moment to move and rest. Managing stress through mindful movement can boost your mood and your focus.

We’re proud to share that Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has been recognized by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association...
10/08/2025

We’re proud to share that Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has been recognized by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for our outstanding commitment to patient safety and quality care. The 2025 HAP Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition honors hospitals that go above and beyond to prevent infections such as central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and C. difficile infections. Congratulations to our entire team for their hard work, vigilance, and unwavering focus on patient well-being.

Ladies, let’s do this for each other! DM this post to your mother, sister, daughter and friends to encourage each other ...
10/07/2025

Ladies, let’s do this for each other! DM this post to your mother, sister, daughter and friends to encourage each other to schedule your mammogram this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
commonwealthhealth.net/breast-imaging-diagnostic-imaging

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575 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18764

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+15708298111

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