Grateful to be here
“When you operate from a standpoint of gratitude, everything changes, it all could have been gone.”
Welcome to the online summer edition of PA Health magazine.
You’ll find all the great content from our print edition. Like remarkable stories about our neighbors’ triumphs over health challenges. And ways to make the most of our region’s natural areas and recreation spots. Plus, delicious, healthy recipes.
You’ll also find bonus content, like more tasty treats to make, inspiring videos about local people who are thriving after facing health issues — and quick links to in-depth information about the conditions they’ve overcome. Because when we share resources, we make good health more accessible for everyone.
Explore these articles from our print edition
We’ve been part of the region for more than 100 years — celebrating with you at parades, fairs and sports events and supporting happenings that lift up our communities. Here’s the latest on how we’re connecting with you and your neighbors.
It’s official: Geisinger joins Risant Health
Find out why this is great news for Geisinger patients and members alike! geisinger.org/risanthealth
Welcoming our new president and CEO
Say hello to Terry Gilliland, MD, Geisinger’s new president and CEO! Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD, our former president and CEO, is now leading the newly formed Risant Health.
Empowering women professionally
Northeast PA women came together in April to hear inspiring speakers, pursue new opportunities and find solutions to challenges at EMPOWER, The Leadership Experience, an annual conference sponsored by Geisinger.
Walking (and running) side by side
Hundreds of runners, including many Geisinger employees, completed the Geisinger-sponsored Scranton Half Marathon this year. And with the grand opening of the Bloomsburg Area Recreational Trail, central Pennsylvanians have a safer spot to walk, run and bike.
Teaming up with farmers
Did you read about farm safety in our spring 2024 issue? Visitors to Agricultural Safety Day at the Clinton County Fairgrounds picked up more tips to stay safe on the farm. The April event, sponsored by Geisinger, featured demonstrations, tours and talks.
Do you have a story to tell?
If you have a story suggestion or an amazing health story to tell, we’d love to hear it, and maybe we’ll even feature it in an upcoming issue of PA Health magazine.