What’s Happening
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding The Ambassador Challenge, a month-long fundraising competition for Ambassadors to promote the Hospital and encourage donations. Read More about 2024 Ambassador Challenge Underway at Evangelical Community Hospital
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Evangelical Community Hospital raised the Organ Donor Flag outside of Rooke Pavilion and held a memorial service with families impacted by organ donations. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Raises Organ Donation Flag, Honors Gift of Life Donors, 2024
National Senior Health and Fitness Day to be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 9 am-noon at The Miller Center. Read More about National Senior Health and Fitness Day Being Held Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Gift of Life encourages individuals to generate hope, advocacy and passion by registering to become an organ, tissue, and cornea donor. Read More about Gift of Life Donor Program and Evangelical Community Hospital Promote Organ Donation to Help Save Lives, April 2024
A newly introduced treatment option at Pain Medicine of Evangelical can bring relief. Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% is a topical system for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the feet. Read More about Pain Medicine of Evangelical Introduces New Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Feet
The Family Place staff members completed the three necessary phases of the PA Sleep Program to educate new parents on safe infant sleep practices. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital’s The Family Place Earns Recognitions
The Evangelical Community Hospital Children’s Health Fair, featuring YMCA Healthy Kids Day Activities will be held at The Miller Center, Lewisburg, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 9 am to noon. Read More about The Evangelical Community Hospital Children’s Health Fair, featuring YMCA Healthy Kids Day Activities
Evangelical Community Hospital laboratories were inspected by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and passed, earning them reaccreditation until 2026. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Laboratories Earn Reaccreditation
Hospice of Evangelical seeks volunteers for patients and loved ones entering their end-of-life journey. Read More about Hospice of Evangelical Seeks Volunteers – Training Being Held in April
Hospice of Evangelical is offering a grief awareness program on defining grief, the grieving process, how to cope through the loss of a loved one, and how to support those who are grieving. Read More about Hospice of Evangelical Offers Grief Awareness Program
Evangelical Community Hospital has been recognized as a 2023 Health Quality Innovator for using successful, evidence-based approaches to improve healthcare quality and outcomes. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Selected as a 2023 Health Quality Innovator of the Year
Evangelical Community Hospital has been named to the Forbes America’s Best Employers list for 2024. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Awarded on the Forbes America’s Best Employers 2024 List
Existing patients at any of the nine Family Medicine and Internal Medicine of Evangelical practices can now take advantage of appointment self-scheduling. Read More about Family Medicine and Internal Medicine of Evangelical Practices Introduce Self-Scheduling
Evangelical Community Hospital becomes the first and only recipient in Pennsylvania of the Orthopaedic Center of Excellence Designation from DNV. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Receives Orthopaedic Center of Excellence Designation from DNV
James Robert Hollister became Evangelical Community Hospital’s first baby of 2024 to be born at The Family Place, the Hospital’s obstetrics unit. Read More about Baby New Year Arrives at Evangelical Community Hospital’s The Family Place
ERMMS, the subsidiary of Evangelical Community Hospital that provides emergency response services to surrounding communities, announced several changes to its provision of services in 2024. Read More about Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services Announces 2024 Changes
Evangelical Community Hospital is introducing a specialty clinic. The first service being offered at the Selinsgrove Specialty Clinic is women’s health through OB/GYN of Evangelical. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Expands Women’s Health Services in Snyder County
The Family Place of Evangelical has been recognized as a "Birthing-Friendly" hospital, a new federal designation, among dozens of Pennsylvania hospitals. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Designated a “Birthing-Friendly” Hospital
The Nuclear Medicine Department recently earned reaccreditations from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in three areas: Nuclear Cardiology, General Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital’s Nuclear Medicine Department Earns Reaccreditations
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding its annual Lights of Love giving campaign to support Hospice of Evangelical. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Hosts 36th Annual Lights of Love to Support Hospice of Evangelical
Evangelical Community Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Declared Top Chef was Rick Schuck of Bot’s Tavern who raised $24,100 by the deadline. Read More about Cookin’ Men Event Raises a Record $75,760 for The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health
Corazon, Inc., a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh, has granted reaccreditation to the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program at Evangelical Community Hospital. Read More about Hospital Receives PCI Reaccreditation from Corazon, Inc.
Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS) recently received its Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program certificate. Read More about Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services Recognized with Pediatric Certificate
Beginning in October, Evangelical Community Hospital is introducing a specialty clinic at 457 River Avenue, Williamsport. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Specialty Clinic Serves Williamsport and Surrounding Areas
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding its annual Cookin’ Men event where chefs turn up the heat on breast cancer awareness by creating culinary delights for people to enjoy while raising funds to support The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health. Read More about 2023 Cookin’ Men Event Serves Up Breast Cancer Awareness
Evangelical Community Hospital is proud to announce the re-certification of its cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Evangelical’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital’s Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Certified by Industry Leader
Beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, patients of the area can take advantage of greater accessibility to SUN Orthopaedics of Evangelical-Selinsgrove and the Selinsgrove Imaging Center. Both service offerings, previously located at 21 Susquehanna Mall Drive will now be open in their new location at the former Sears location of the Susquehanna Valley Mall. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Opens Orthopaedic and Imaging Services at Mall Location
Arthritis refers to joint pain or joint disease and there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. With 28 bones in the foot, three bones that make up the ankle, and more than 30 joints that allow for a wide range of movement in the foot and ankle, arthritis can play a major role in the deterioration of the ankle. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Holds Talk with the Doc on Ankle Replacement
Evangelical Community Hospital hosted its 37th Golf Classic on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Bucknell Golf Club, Lewisburg. The event was a great success with 204 golfers raising over $54,000 for Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS). Read More about 37th Annual Evangelical Golf Classic Raises Funds for Lifesaving Services
Evangelical Community Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for spinal fusion, hip replacement, knee replacement, and stroke. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures and Conditions ratings. Read More about U.S. News & World Report Names Evangelical Community Hospital Among Best Hospitals 2023-2024 as High Performing
Evangelical Community Hospital is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Recognized for Supporting Organ Donation
The Hospital Gift Shop is offering a limited-edition print, entitled "COVID-19: Eye of the Storm," for purchase. Read More about COVID-19 Eye of the Storm Painting Unveiled
Evangelical Community Hospital has received a five-star rating for overall quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the most recent release of their Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Receives CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
Hospice of Evangelical seeks individuals who are looking for a rewarding volunteer experience where their efforts make a meaningful impact for patients and loved ones entering the end-of-life journey. Opportunities for direct family/patient interaction and/or Hospice program office support are available. Read More about Hospice of Evangelical Seeks Volunteers – Training Being Held This September
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 2 million new jobs over the decade. In addition to new jobs from growth, opportunities arise from the need to replace workers who leave their occupations permanently. About 1.9 million openings each year, on average, are projected to come from growth and replacement needs. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Hosts 20th High School Healthcare Careers Internship Program
Evangelical Community Hospital will host its 37th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Bucknell Golf Club, Lewisburg. The scramble format event has morning and afternoon shotgun starts available at 8 am and 1:30 pm. Entry fee for each golfer is $125 and includes green fees, golf cart, refreshments on the course, and meals. Read More about Evangelical Invites Golfers and Sponsors to Take Part in 37th Annual Golf Classic
Evangelical Community Hospital recently held it second Annual Ambassador Challenge. The challenge, which ran throughout May, raised over $181,000 to support the Evangelical Care Fund. Read More about Ambassador Challenge Raises Over $181,000 for Evangelical Community Hospital
Evangelical Community Hospital was recently awarded a grant of $50,000 from the Ralph and Josephine Smith Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP). The funds are designated to support the Hospital’s Charity Care/Financial Assistance Fund. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Granted Funds to Support Financial Assistance Program
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, recently granted a three-year recognition for quality and safety to Evangelical Community Hospital’s Ambulatory Surgical Center as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. Read More about Evangelical Ambulatory Surgical Center Granted Renewed Recognition by Leading Gastrointestinal Medical Society for Quality and Safety
One out of five Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70 according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Read More about Talk with the Doc: Daria Keyser, DO, Discusses Skin Cancer
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, Evangelical Community Hospital raised the Organ Donor Flag outside of Rooke Pavilion, to bring awareness to the importance of organ donation. The flag raising ceremony was attended by families impacted by organ donation, Hospital leadership, and employees/hospital guests. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Raises Organ Donation Flag, Honors Gift of Life Donors
Evangelical Community Hospital is once again holding its premier fundraising event — The Ambassador Challenge. Featured community representatives will be promoting the Hospital’s mission and encouraging charitable giving as ambassadors for the Hospital. Read More about 2023 Ambassador Challenge Underway at Evangelical Community Hospital
Highly lauded David Baron, MSEd, DO, DFACN, DLFAPA, will deliver this year’s 12th Annual Charles P. Fasano, DO Memorial Lecture on Adolescent Mental Health in Family Medicine: The Role of Sports Concussion, Substance Abuse, and Long COVID-19. Read More about 12th Annual Fasano Lecture Features Mental Health Expert, David Baron
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Evangelical Community Hospital will be holding the Annual Children’s Remembrance Service at 2 pm at the St. Mary's Park, Lewisburg. The event is open to the community. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Holds Annual Children’s Remembrance Service
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and most cases are preventable. Read More about Outdoor Workers Run High Risk for Skin Cancer – Special Screening Available Through Mobile Health of Evangelical
Each day, 17 people in the United States die while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Evangelical Community Hospital is pleased to join Gift of Life Donor Program to promote organ and tissue donation throughout April as part of National Donate Life Month. Gift of Life is encouraging individuals to register to become an organ, tissue, and cornea donor, which is as easy as visiting donors1.org. Read More about Gift of Life Donor Program and Evangelical Community Hospital Promotes Organ Donation to Help Save Lives
Hospice of Evangelical will be holding its very first Remembrance Walk on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The walk will be held between 1-4 pm at the Shikellamy State Park, 401 Bridge Avenue, Sunbury (Packers Island). Read More about Hospice of Evangelical to Hold First Remembrance Walk
Millions of Americans are impacted by vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease which can increase risk of heart attack or stroke. Read More about Talk with the Doc: Panel of Experts Explore Vascular Disease
Evangelical Community Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on March 1, 2023 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2023 List
Evangelical Community Hospital has been recognized as one of the best mid-sized employers on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on February 15, 2023 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital on the Forbes America’s Best Employers 2023 List
The Evangelical Community Hospital Children’s Health Fair, featuring YMCA Healthy Kids Day Activities will be held at The Miller Center, Lewisburg, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 9 am to noon. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital and the YMCA Celebrate Healthy Kids at Children’s Health Fair
Every minute, a woman dies from heart disease in the United States — it is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Read More about Talk with the Doc: Panel of Experts Explore Women’s Heart Health
The Family Place, Evangelical Community Hospital’s obstetrics unit, has earned recognition in the areas of quality improvement for maternal substance use and opioid use disorder care. The Family Place received two Quality Improvement Awards from the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PA PQC), which is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and administered by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. To earn these awards, The Family Place successfully completed milestones demonstrating how The Family Place is implementing best practices and using data to improve care for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital’s The Family Place Earns Maternal Health Quality Improvement Award
On Monday afternoon, January 2, 2023, at 1:46 pm, Kevin and Stephanie Kline of Middleburg welcomed a brand-new 5 pounds, 11.5 ounces, 18 inches long addition to their family. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Introduces First Baby of 2023
Evangelical Community Hospital has successfully transitioned to one, integrated platform for its electronic health record (EHR) at the end of 2022. After over two years of pre-planning and training, Hospital staff implemented the system on December 4, 2022. This strategic move by the Hospital modernizes the patient experience creating a seamless, safe, and more consistent healthcare delivery system for all patients in the community. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Successfully Moved to New Electronic Health Record
The Heart and Vascular Center of Evangelical, a practice of Evangelical Community Hospital focused on the cardiovascular needs of patients in the Greater Susquehanna Valley, recently completed an expansion project with patients being seen in the new spaces beginning January 2023. Read More about Heart and Vascular Center of Evangelical Expanded – New Patient Spaces Open January 2023
Elizabeth’s An American Bistro, Lewisburg, recently experienced a milestone—its 25th year of providing fine food to the community with a mission of creating memorable occasions for our customers with modern American food made with passion and care using the freshest regional ingredients available. Read More about Women’s Health at Evangelical Community Hospital Gets Boost from Local Restauranteur
According to Trust for America’s Health, State of Obesity 2022 publication, Better Policies for a Healthier America, it was found that four in 10 American adults are obese, and obesity rates continue to climb nationwide and within population groups. Read More about Talk with the Doc: Bariatric Specialist Discusses Weight-Loss Struggles and Surgeries
Corazon, Inc., a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh, has awarded reaccreditation to the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) program at Evangelical Community Hospital. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Receives Interventional Cardiology Reaccreditation
On National Philanthropy Day, November 15, 2022, Evangelical Community Hospital held its inaugural Evangelical Honors the Community banquet at Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Mifflinburg. The event was designed as an outward sign of appreciation for way the Hospital and the community work together to build a place where people want to live, work, and raise families. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Holds Inaugural Event to Honor Community Givers
Evangelical Community Hospital was recently awarded a grant of $20,000 from the Greater Susquehanna Valley Community Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP). The funds are designated to support an EMT training program of Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS) that allows for expansion and growth of the Hospital’s Emergency Response program. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Granted Funds for EMT Training and Support
Evangelical Community Hospital will be transitioning to one, integrated platform for its electronic health record (EHR). The Hospital will go-live with the new system, Epic, on December 4, 2022. This strategic move by the Hospital modernizes the patient process creating a seamless, safe, and more consistent healthcare delivery system for all patients in the community. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Moves to New Electronic Health Record to Advance Patient Care
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding its annual Lights of Love giving campaign to support Hospice of Evangelical. Throughout November and December, gifts will be collected to support direct care and provide resources to patients and their families who are experiencing end-of-life needs. Read More about Evangelical Hosts 35th Annual Lights of Love to Support Hospice of Evangelical
According the National Library of Medicine, it is estimated that about 1 out of 3 people have a bunion to some degree. The condition, where a bump forms on the inside of the foot progressively moving the big toe into the smaller toes over time, can often cause people pain when walking, wearing shoes, or being on feet for prolonged periods of time. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Holds Talk with the Doc Program on Bunions
Evangelical Community Hospital held its annual breast cancer awareness event, Cookin’ Men, on Thursday night, October 27, 2022, at the Rusty Rail Brewing Company in Mifflinburg. Read More about Cookin’ Men Event Raises Record Breaking Funds for The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health
Evangelical Community Hospital introduces the opportunity for businesses to take advantage of a Wellness at Work program through its Community Health and Wellness Department. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Introduces Wellness at Work Program for Community Businesses
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding its annual Cookin’ Men event where chefs turn up the heat on breast cancer awareness by creating culinary delights for people to enjoy while raising funds to support The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health. Read More about 2022 Cookin’ Men Event Serves Up Breast Cancer Awareness – Ticket Sales Begin September 30, 2022
On Thursday, August 18, 2022, State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Representative Lynda Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) toured Evangelical Community Hospital’s plant facility. While on tour, Hospital staff were able to talk about the new 750-ton magnetic bearing chiller, a higher quality, more efficient chiller that will increase capacity, provide redundancy, and provide chilled water to the Hospital under emergency power. Read More about Yaw and Culver Tour Evangelical Community Hospital Plant Facilities
Evangelical Community Hospital is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Recognized for Efforts Supporting Organ Donation
Evangelical Community Hospital hosted its 36th Golf Classic on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club, Selinsgrove. The event was a great success with 190 golfers raising $49,885 for Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS). Read More about 36th Annual Evangelical Golf Classic Raises nearly $50,000 For Lifesaving Services
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day will be held from 9 am-noon on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at The Miller Center, Lewisburg. Evangelical Community Hospital is hosting the event through its Community Health and Wellness Department. The event is an open house format, no registration is required. Read More about National Women’s Health and Fitness Day Being Held Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Hospice of Evangelical will be holding its annual volunteer training on September 21, 2022, at the Hospice of Evangelical building located at 235 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, Pa., from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Read More about Hospice of Evangelical Seeks Volunteers – Training Being Held in September
Evangelical Community Hospital will host its 36th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, August 5, 2022, at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club, Selinsgrove. The scramble format event has morning and afternoon shotgun starts available at 8 am and 1:30 pm. Entry fee for each golfer is $125 and includes green fees, golf cart, refreshments on the course, and meals. Read More about Evangelical Invites Golfers and Sponsors to Take Part in 36th Annual Golf Classic
Evangelical Community Hospital is Nationally Recognized for High-Quality Stroke Care Evangelical Community Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the Hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital is Nationally Recognized for High-Quality Stroke Care
Evangelical Community Hospital has formally closed on the purchase of the property at 21 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive, Selinsgrove. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Closes on 21 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive Purchase
The Evangelical Community Hospital Endoscopy Center underwent an inspection on June 2-3, 2022, to obtain its accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc (AAAHC). Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Endoscopy Center Earns Accreditation
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services. Read More about Hospital Hosts High School Healthcare Careers Internship Program
Evangelical Community Hospital recently introduced a new way to support its commitment to the community with the Ambassador Challenge. The challenge, which ran throughout May, raised over $153,000 to support the Evangelical Care Fund. Read More about First-Ever Ambassador Challenge Raises Over $153,000 for Evangelical Community Hospital
Evangelical Community Hospital’s Community Health and Wellness Department is holding National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9 am-noon at the Miller Center, 120 Hardwood Drive, Lewisburg. The event is graciously sponsored by Asbury RiverWoods. Read More about National Senior Health and Fitness Day Being Held Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Evangelical Community Hospital is introducing a new way to support its commitment to the community with the Ambassador Challenge. Featured community representatives will be promoting the Hospital’s mission and encouraging charitable giving as ambassadors for the Hospital. Read More about Ambassador Challenge Introduced by Evangelical Community Hospital
Candi Taylor, RN, BSN, CRRN, ONC, has been named Director of Orthopaedics at SUN Orthopaedics of Evangelical. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Appoints New Director of Orthopaedics
Gift of Life Encourages Individuals to Generate Hope, Advocacy and Passion by Registering to Become an Organ, Tissue, and Cornea Donor. Read More about Gift of Life Donor Program and Evangelical Community Hospital Promote Organ Donation to Help Save Lives
Kathy Paul, RN, CHPN, has been named Director of Hospice at Evangelical Community Hospital. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Appoints New Director of Hospice
Evangelical Community Hospital welcomes several advanced practitioners to its family of services. Read More about Advanced Practitioners Join Evangelical Community Hospital
As part of its continuing efforts to ensure the communities it serves have convenient access to a variety of important healthcare services, Evangelical Community Hospital has entered into negotiations with Family Practice Center, PC to move services into the Susquehanna Valley Mall and purchase the facility at 21 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Enters Negotiations for Susquehanna Valley Mall Space
The laboratories associated with Evangelical Community Hospital recently underwent an inspection by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), an event that occurs every two years. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Laboratories Earn CAP Reaccreditation
Evangelical Community Hospital has been recognized as a DNV certified Hip and Knee Replacement Center. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Receives Hip and Knee Replacement Program Certification from DNV
Community Health and Wellness at Evangelical Community Hospital is introducing a new program for adults 55 and older. Read More about Evangelical Community Health and Wellness Introduces New Wellness 360 Program for Those 55 and Older
Evangelical Community Hospital has announced new Board of Directors leadership and appointments. The Board of Directors, made up of members of the community and Medical Staff, serve to guide the Hospital in meeting the healthcare needs of the area. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Announces Board of Directors New and Returning Appointments
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding its annual Lights of Love giving campaign to support Hospice of Evangelical. Throughout November and December, gifts will be collected to support direct care and support of terminally ill patients and their families. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Hosts 34th Annual Lights of Love to Support Hospice of Evangelical
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding its annual Cookin’ Men event where local celebrity men come together to turn up the heat on breast cancer awareness by creating culinary delights for people to enjoy while raising funds to support The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health. Read More about Cookin’ Men Event Serves Up Breast Cancer Awareness
Beginning October 3, 2021, approximately 700 employees at Evangelical Community Hospital will see an increase in their wages as the Hospital moves to make the minimum base pay for all positions $15 per hour. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Increases Minimum Wage
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has affirmed an agreement between Evangelical Community Hospital, Geisinger, and the Department of Justice that will allow Geisinger to maintain a minority investment in Evangelical. The judgment resolves the underlying Department of Justice lawsuit filed in August 2020. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Agreement with Geisinger Affirmed
Evangelical Community Hospital was recently awarded a grant of $25,000 from the Southern Tier Community Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP). The funds are designated to support the Hospital’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity training. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Granted Funds for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Training
With demand for COVID-19 testing rising, Evangelical Community Hospital will re-open its test site at the intersection of St. Mary and North 15th streets in Lewisburg. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital’s COVID-19 Testing Site Reopens
With surrounding counties experiencing substantial spread of COVID-19 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predictive data suggesting the potential for another surge this fall, Evangelical Community Hospital is taking steps to ensure the Hospital remains as safe as possible for its employees and its patients. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Announces Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Mobile Health of Evangelical is back on the road delivering preventive services directly into the communities surrounding the Hospital and beyond. A variety of services are offered on the 38-foot-bus throughout the area. Read More about Mobile Health of Evangelical Back on the Road in August
Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg is taking proactive steps to prepare students interested in healthcare-related careers to meet the future demand through a unique program that allows them to experience many aspects of care. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Hosts 2021 High School Healthcare Careers Internship Program
Beginning July 1, 2021, the Bariatric Center of Evangelical will be located at Surgical Specialists of Evangelical, 25 Lystra Rogers Drive, Lewisburg. Patients with existing appointments after that date should go to the new location. Read More about Center for Bariatrics at Evangelical Community Hospital Changing Location
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, from 4-6 pm, a free bike helmet give-away event for children 12 and under is being held at The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness outdoor play area, 120 Hardwood Drive, Lewisburg. Read More about Evangelical Community Health and Wellness to Hold Free Bike Helmet Giveaway and Safety Program in July
Evangelical Community Hospital will host its 35th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg. Read More about Evangelical Invites Golfers and Sponsors to Take Part in 35th Annual Golf Classic
Evangelical Community Hospital was recently awarded a grant of $35,000 from the Ralph and Josephine Smith Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP). The funds are designated to support the Hospital’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Granted Funds to Support COVID-19 Emergency Fund
Evangelical Community Hospital in partnership with The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness, Lewisburg, is holding National Senior Health and Fitness Day® on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, from noon-2 pm at the Miller Center. Read More about National Senior Health and Fitness Day® Being Held Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Evangelical Community Hospital has introduced a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation program to address a variety of conditions that continue to remain for patients, especially those who had severe bouts of the virus that may or may not have required hospitalization. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Introduces Rehabilitation Program for COVID-19 Recovery
Saturday, March 13, 2021, marks the one-year anniversary of Evangelical Community Hospital activating its Hospital emergency command structure and declaring a pandemic. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Marks One-Year of Pandemic Status
Evangelical Community Hospital has temporarily suspended COVID-19 vaccine registration due to uncertainty of future vaccine supplies. The suspension goes into effect noon January 29, 2021. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Temporarily Suspends COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
On January 25, 2021, Evangelical Community Hospital will open its new registration process for individuals eligible for Phase 1A of the PA Department of Health’s vaccination plan. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS) recently announced it has reached an agreement with Port Trevorton Fire Department to enhance emergency response in the community with a mobile intensive care ambulance, or MICU, at the Snyder County station. Read More about Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services Partners with Port Trevorton Fire Department
As part of its commitment to care of patients throughout the Greater Susquehanna Valley, Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services (ERMMS) is introducing a wheelchair/stretcher-enabled van to its fleet of service vehicles. The van will expand non-emergent transport services and accommodates patients requiring a wheelchair or stretcher as part of the transport process. Read More about Wheelchair/Stretcher-Enabled Van Introduced as Part of Evangelical Regional Mobile Medical Services
Evangelical Community Hospital has announced reappointments to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, made up of members of the community and Medical Staff, serve to guide the community Hospital in meeting the healthcare needs of the areas the Hospital serves. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Board of Directors
Evangelical Community Hospital’s COVID-19 Alternative Testing Site will be opening at its new location on Monday, November 2, 2020. Operating from 9 am-6 pm, Monday through Friday, testing will be completed at 1499 St. Mary Street, Lewisburg, the corner of St. Mary and 15th streets, near the Central Susquehanna LPN Center. Read More about Evangelical’s COVID-19 Testing Site Moving November 2, 2020
Evangelical Community Hospital is holding its annual Cookin’ Men event where local celebrity men turn up the heat on breast cancer awareness by creating culinary delights. Due to the pandemic, this year’s event has gone virtual with the same goal of raising funds to support The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health. Read More about Virtual Cookin’ Men Event Serves Up Breast Cancer Awareness in a New Way
Evangelical Community Hospital is offering new ways to pay healthcare-related bills. Recently the Hospital has made improvements to its payment system that allow its customer service representatives to accept payment by credit card or check by phone. Read More about New Bill Pay Options Available at Evangelical Community Hospital
Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg is taking proactive steps to prepare students interested in healthcare-related careers to meet the future demand through a unique program that allows them to experience many aspects of care. Read More about Evangelical Community Hospital Hosts High School Healthcare Careers Internship Program
