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Jonathan Scherl, MD Named Medical Director, Orthopedic Trauma

May 07, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

East Stroudsburg, PA – Kathleen E. Kuck, President and CEO of Pocono Health System/Pocono Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Jonathan Scherl, MD as Medical Director of Orthopedic Trauma. Dr. Scherl brings 15 years of experience in orthopedic trauma surgery…

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Local Doctor Selected to U.S. News Top Doctors

May 02, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

East Stroudsburg, PA – Charles K. Herman, M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Chief Medical Executive, Surgical Services, and Chairman, Department of Surgery at Pocono Health System/Pocono Medical Center was recently selected to the U.S. News and World Report Top Doctors…

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Women’s Health Center Expands Diagnostic Capabilities for Expectant Mothers

Apr 05, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

Honesdale, PA – Pregnant women over the age of 35, those with a strong family history of chromosomal disorders or risk factors such as gestational diabetes may be advised to undergo a first trimester test called a Nuchal Translucency (NT)

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Pocono Medical Center Promotes National Call-To-Action Aimed at Keeping Brain Health Top of Mind

Mar 09, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

Poconos, PA – A nationwide initiative is building awareness on the significance of brain health and how it can affect our lives. Pocono Medical Center (PMC) has launched Avoid a Brain Wreck, which discusses the symptoms and types of brain disease.…

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New Emergency Department Medical Director for WMH

Feb 27, 2012 No Comments by PBJ

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Memorial Hospital and ER-One jointly announce the appointment of Robert Fine, MD, FACEP, as the new Medical Director of the hospital’s Emergency Department. ER-One is a staffing organization that works closely with Wayne Memorial to provide…

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Pocono Medical Center’s NICU Receives Level III Designation

Feb 14, 2012 No Comments

East Stroudsburg, PA – Pocono Medical Center’s (PMC) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been awarded the Level III designation. This designation means that the unit cares for the most critically ill and fragile newborns.

“We are very pleased to…

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Better Breathers Support Group

Feb 01, 2012 No Comments

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Memorial Hospital is starting up a Better Breathers Support group, primarily for people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). An American Lung Association program, the group is scheduled to meet the third Friday of every month,…

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