Geisinger Community Medical Center completes second phase of postpartum care expansion project Following the opening of 12 new postpartum beds in December, Geisinger Community Medical Center has completed the second phase of its postpartum care expansion and is seeing patients. The third-floor renovation opens six more postpartum beds, a family waiting room, an education room, and a pre- and post-operative bay for expectant families in Lackawanna County and across northeastern Pennsylvania. “Growing our postpartum care resources is critical to providing more labor and delivery access to mothers, babies and families in our region,” said Lucinda Mirra, D.O., chief of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Geisinger’s northeast region. “We now offer 18 rooms dedicated for families to rest, recover and prepare for their new life at home.” The now-complete postpartum unit provides a peaceful, modern space for mother and baby to recover and bond, and that capacity helps care teams prepare labor and delivery beds for incoming mothers in labor. The project aligns with a parallel effort to improve neonatal care at the hospital. The first phase of the postpartum renovation also upgraded the medical center’s well-baby nursery to a continuing care nursery capable of delivering specialized treatment to babies with minor health issues. Geisinger Community Medical Center is also under renovation to add a Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which is a specialty care nursery capable of caring for babies as young as 32 weeks gestation and as small as about 3.3 pounds.
The Wright Center to open primary car clinic at Allied Services’ Luger Scranton Rehab Center The Wright Center for Community Health will open a new primary care clinic inside Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital at the Luger Scranton Rehab Center on Friday, Oct. 16, expanding access to affordable, high-quality, whole-person primary and preventive health services for adults in the region. The full-service primary care office at 475 Morgan Highway will provide a range of services, including checkups, physicals, screenings, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries. Patients do not need to be Allied Services patients to receive care at the new clinic. The Wright Center’s 16th location, including the mobile medical and dental unit, Driving Better Health, reinforces its commitment to making care accessible and convenient to all individuals and families throughout the region. To make an appointment, visit TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-591-5285. The Wright Center and Allied Services will celebrate the new clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The event will include tours of the new location and remarks from leaders of both organizations. The community is invited to attend. “Everyone deserves convenient access to high-quality primary care,” said Dr. Erin McFadden, senior vice president and chief medical officer at The Wright Center for Community Health. “Our partnership with Allied Services allows us to meet people where they are and connect more individuals and families with the comprehensive care they need to live healthier lives.” The new clinic builds on the ongoing partnership between The Wright Center and Allied Services, two organizations committed to strengthening access to comprehensive care and support services throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. “We are excited to expand our partnership with The Wright Center,” said Robert Cole, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief analytics officer at Allied Services. “Our two organizations share the same values and commitment to our community, and The Wright Center bringing primary care services to our campus will be a tremendous benefit to the patients and families that we collectively serve.” Allied Services provides comprehensive rehabilitation and support services to more than 1,200 children and thousands of adults through outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, long-term care centers, residential services, vocational programs, and hospice and palliative care across Northeast Pennsylvania. The Wright Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1976, The Wright Centers for Community Health, Graduate Medical Education, and Patient & Community Engagement are a physician-led, community-owned nonprofit and a cornerstone of healthcare in the region. The enterprise employs nearly 680 professionals – including nearly 200 resident and fellow physicians – and trains more than 200 interprofessional healthcare learners each year. In fiscal year 2025-26, The Wright Center served more than 39,000 unique patients across all care settings in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. As a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center and safety-net provider, The Wright Center serves all patients, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Learn more at TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019.
Outreach Center for Community Resources to host Mighty Oak Awards The annual Mighty Oak Awards, hosted by Outreach Center for Community Resources will take place on Thursday, October 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Glenmaura National Golf Club. The organization will honor Jerry and Michele Musheno for their contributions to the community. Each year, the awards ceremony recognizes individuals and organizations that stand out in their efforts to support individuals and families in our community who strive to achieve family stability and economic self-sufficiency. You can buy tickets online by clicking here.
Geisinger Community Medical Center among seven Geisinger hospitals that received Gift of Life Donor Program recognition Seven Geisinger hospitals were recently awarded Titanium and Platinum Gift of Life Donor Program (GLDP) designations for their efforts to raise awareness and educate employees, patients and communities about the importance of organ donation through the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center received Titanium GLDP designations. Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital received Platinum GLDP designations. “Organ donation has the power to transform lives and give hope to patients waiting for a lifesaving transplant,” said Jason Mitchell, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer, Geisinger, and a member of the HAP Board of Directors. “These recognitions reflect the dedication of our teams to raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and supporting patients, families and communities throughout the donation and transplant journey. Every donor leaves a legacy, and we’re proud to help advance a culture that encourages people to consider giving the gift of life.” The annual HAP Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge encourages hospitals across the commonwealth to increase awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation. HAP partners with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the state’s two organ procurement organizations, the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) and Gift of Life Donor Program, to support the challenge. A full list of winners can be found at haponline.org. To learn more about organ donation or to become a living donor, visit geisinger.org/transplant.
Scranton Counseling Center to host Illuminating Hope event Scranton Counseling Center’s Illuminating Hope event will take place on Wednesday, October 14 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Lace by Epicurean (1315 Meylert Avenue Building 3 in Scranton). The event will celebrate World Mental Health Day. There will be a cash bar, appetizers, raffle baskets, and meaningful conversation about the importance of accessible mental health care in the community. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased here. All proceeds from the event will go toward funding the programs and operations at Scranton Counseling Center. Anyone with questions about the event can call (570) 348-6100 ext 3222.
Scranton Cultural Center hosting Open House event The Scranton Cultural Center is hosting an Open House event on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its location on North Washington Avenue. Patrons will be able to “test drive” seats that are available for the upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway In Scranton season. Attendees can sit in various locations throughout the theatre to find the seat that fits them best before purchasing their season ticket. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the 2026-2027 Broadway in Scranton Season and to help patrons purchase their season ticket(s). Season ticket prices for the six-show subscription are $409, $479 and $539. 2026-2027 shows include Mystic Pizza, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Jersey Boys, Shucked and A Beautiful Noise. You can learn more about the Scranton Cultural Center by clicking here.
Scranton Cultural Center to host free concert in August The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host The West Point Band’s America 250 Free Concert on Thursday, August 20. Doors to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre will open at 6:30 pm and the concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. The concert is part of the ensemble’s celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. The concert is free, but concertgoers must get their tickets online ahead of time. There is a limit of four tickets per household, and there may be convenience charges if the tickets are bought online or by phone. You can get tickets at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC, by calling (570 344-1111 or via Ticketmaster. You can learn more about this concert and other upcoming events by clicking here.
Chicken BBQ Dinner to Benefit Community Intervention Center Grab dinner and support a great cause by attending a drive-thru Chicken BBQ Dinner on August 15 from 2-4 p.m. The event will be at the Waverly United Methodist Church on Church Street in Waverly. For $15 per person, you’ll get 1/2 pound of barbecue chicken, a baked potato, cole slaw, dessert and rolls. A portion of each dinner will benefit the Community Intervention Center in Scranton. Pre-orders are recommended and can be made by calling (570) 313-7719. The CIC has served the unhoused population in Lackawanna County since 1972. It is a behavioral health recovery drop-in center and homeless day shelter located on North 6th Avenue in Scranton.
