Geisinger Wyoming Valley ER entry to change April 28

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center continues construction work to expand and modernize the hospital campus and provide more health care services and resources for the northeastern Pennsylvania community.

Beginning Monday, April 28, patients seeking care at the emergency room (ER) on Geisinger Wyoming Valley's east campus will have a new entry point. To accommodate the extension of underground utility lines across the east campus and keep patients, visitors and staff safe, the patient entry path will begin farther away from the ER and be protected by a covered walkway. Geisinger staff will be present at the new entrance to assist patients. ER parking and valet service will also have a new entry point marked with signage on the east campus road.
Geisinger has provided a campus map to help patients visualize the new areas of parking and entry.

The east campus road between the Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital and the tower construction site will be reduced to one-way traffic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, through September.

A flagging crew stationed on campus will help drivers navigate the one-way stretch.

Visitors should allow extra time when traveling to the hospital in case of delays, and drivers should be alert for new traffic patterns throughout the project.

To arrive on time for outpatient appointments at the hospital's Medical Office Building or the Pearsall Heart Hospital, follow these tips:

• Use Geisinger Wyoming Valley's east entrance from East Mountain Boulevard. Campus entrances are labeled on 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 signs 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 Medical Office Building, Pearsall Heart Hospital and emergency room provide 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.