Kaiser Permanente to Acquire Geisinger Health to Create Risant Health

An announcement was made Wednesday that Kaiser Permanente will be acquiring Geisinger Health to create Risant Health.

Dr. Joseph Puzzi, M.D., Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor, Joins Geisinger

Effective Jan. 3, Joseph Puzzi, M.D., and his otolaryngology practice will join Geisinger. 

North Schuylkill Presents Check to Geisinger Health Foundation from Pink Out game

On Monday, representatives from the North Schuylkill School District presented a check in the amount of $4,683 to the Marie Lamey Fund at Geisinger Health System’s Woodbine Clinic in Danville.

Geisinger to Host Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Events Across Northeastern Pennsylvania

Geisinger is once again making better health easier by hosting Super Saturday flu vaccine events now through November.

One Flown After Fall at A-Hole near Girardville

A man was flown with injuries after a fall at a stripping pit near Girardville on Friday afternoon.

Cardiologist joins Geisinger team in Schuylkill County

Gregory Wilson, D.O., a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular medicine and nuclear medicine, has joined the Geisinger cardiology team in Schuylkill County.

COVID-19 Booster Shots for Ages 12-15 Now Available from Local Health Providers

Local health providers have announced that the Coronavirus Booster shots are now available for ages 12-15 with the support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Geisinger Says All Staff has Met COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

Geisinger announced on Friday that 100 percent of its staff met its COVID-19 vaccine policy that was announced in late August.

Geisinger and LVHN Offering COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages 5 to 11

After Tuesday's recommendation by the CDC to allow children ages 5 to 11 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, children can now receive the shot from area hospitals.

Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital Accredited as Trauma Center

Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, has been accredited as a trauma center by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF).

Geisinger Updates Visitation Policies

With continued increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Geisinger is updating its in-person visitation policies to protect the safety of their patients, visitors and employees.

Geisinger Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine for All Employees

On Wednesday, Geisinger announced all employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15. 

Geisinger Reinstates Visitation Restrictions Due to COVID-19 Spread

As COVID-19 cases increase, Geisinger will reinstate visitation restrictions and continues to en