Geisinger Health System
11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 06:43
Geisinger Wyoming Valley expansion project may cause travel delays
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center continues its significant construction work to provide more health care services and resources and better care for the northeastern Pennsylvania community.
As construction has progressed, the campus has adapted traffic patterns, parking locations and hospital entry to keep patients, visitors and employees safe. Regularly updated campus signage and wayfinding help patients navigate the changing landscape.
Visitors should allow extra time when traveling to the hospital in case of construction delays, and drivers should be alert for new traffic patterns throughout the project.
To arrive on time for outpatient appointments at the Medical Office Building or Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital, follow these tips:
· Use Geisinger Wyoming Valley's east entrance from East Mountain Boulevard. Campus entrances are labeled on prominent roadside signage.
· Plan to arrive on the east campus 30 minutes before your appointment, especially if you're not familiar with the current state of campus.
· Look for campus signage directing you to park in the most appropriate place for your destination.
· Consider bringing a companion if you have limited vision or mobility. Your companion can help you read signs or offer support as you go to your destination.
The Medical Office Building has a dedicated parking garage, and the Pearsall Heart Hospital provides free valet service to all patients, so the need to walk should be minimal. For anyone who parks farther away, free campus shuttles make regular trips to patient parking areas and these facilities.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley leadership appreciates the patience and understanding of all who trust Geisinger with their care.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation's leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses - and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania's largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state's economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.