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LEWISTOWN -- Building
and bettering our
community is not an overnight
job, it takes time and
dedication to the process
of improvements; Geisinger-
Lewistown Hospital has
understood that and put
the work in this past year.
With a busy 2025, repairing,
improving, and
renovating, Geisinger-Lewistown
Hospital continues
to put patient care at the
forefront of their mission
and will continue that into
2026 with projects already
in the works.
Newly renovated Sleep
Center
This $932,000.00 investment
included the moving
and renovating of Geisingers
Sleep Center.
Celebrating the 30th
year of serving our community,
the sleep center
moved from the fifth floor
to the second floor of the
hospital. The move is part
of a large renovation project
that is making space for
all private rooms.
"Renovating our hospital
is not just about updating
the physical space; it's
about enhancing patient
care, improving operational
efficiency and making
sure our facilities meet the
highest standards of safety
and comfort. Modernizing
our infrastructure allows
us to provide the best possible
care to our community
and stay at the forefront of
improvements,"shared AJ
Hartsock, associate vice
president, operations
Geisinger's Sleep Center
is dedicated to diagnosing
and treating a wide range
of sleep disorders. Located
at 400 Highland Ave.
in Lewistown, the center
offers comprehensive
care for conditions such
as sleep apnea, insomnia,
restless leg syndrome and
narcolepsy.
The sleep center features
comfortable, private
bedrooms designed to help
patients feel relaxed and at
home during sleep studies.
It also offers unattended
home sleep testing, which
can be performed within
24 hours of clinical evaluation.
The center is accredited
by the American Academy
of Sleep Medicine,
ensuring high standards
for in-center and in-home
sleep testing.
Move to private rooms
This transformation
represents a $5.1 million
investment in the future
of patient care at Geisinger
Lewistown Hospital.
"This renovation is
more than just a facelift --
it's a reflection of our mission
to provide exceptional,
patient-centered care,"
explained Vice President
and Chief Nursing Officer
Stacey Osborne.
Private rooms offer a
number of benefits including
privacy — patients have
their own space, which allows
for confidential conversations
with healthcare
providers and more personal
comfort, infection control
which reduces the risk
of spreading infections
between patients, noise reduction
allowing for quieter
environments promote
better rest and recovery,
family involvement as it
will be easier for family
members to visit and stay
with the patient, improved
patient experience as this
journey enhances dignity,
comfort and satisfaction
during hospital stays and
technology integration
-- often includes modern
features like digital whiteboards,
smart beds, and
personalized lighting or
climate controls.
"We're prioritizing the
patient experience as we
become trusted pillars in
our communities," said
Osborne. "Patient-centered
care aligns with our broader
mission to serve our
communities with excellence
and compassion."
Emergency department
refresh and improved
privacy
Nearly a dozen projects
have been completed in the
Emergency Department
under this $210,000.00 investment,
to improve patient
flow by creating additional
patient care areas
Improved patient flow
provides better patient outcomes,
reduces overcrowding,
improves patient satisfaction,
enhancing staff
efficiency, and optimizes
resource use.
Some of the newly improved
projects include:
the new phlebotomy draw
area and new clean supply
and equipment supply areas.
Projects that are in process
include a new medication
room, three new
patient rooms, and creating
more private patient
rooms.
In all, Geisinger will be
creating 10 more private
patient rooms.
Looking ahead to 2026
Geisinger-Lewistown
Hospital will be renovating
the Sandy Lane Clinic
that's located across from
the hospital.
As time goes on, the hospital
will continue to seek
ways to improve facilities
in a manner that keeps patient
care at the center of
their hospital.