In this edition, come along with Geisinger College of Health Sciences as we take you on a tour of our five-year strategic plan, Drive to THRIVE (Transform Health through Research, Tompkins Inspiration, Value and Education). Schuyler Each section of the magazine Steuben bears a “mile marker, ” anTioga excerpt Chemung from the plan placed alongside a story about how we’re putting our vision into Sayre Bradford Tioga action. Our journey is mapped out andSusquehanna the Wayne wheels are in motion. Hop aboard and see Lackawanna Wyoming where our College is going! Scranton Sullivan
Lycoming Clinton Columbia Montour
Union
Wilkes-Barre Luzerne
Danville
Carbon
Contents
Northumberland
Mifflin
Lewistown Juniata
Snyder Geisinger College Schuylkill of Health Sciences
2023 Year in Review
Perry
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New strategic priorities
Transformation in the west
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Message from Julie Byerley, MD, MPH
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Research
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Cover story: Drive to THRIVE
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
York 10 School of Medicine
22 Graduate Medical Education 25 School of Nursing 27 School of Graduate Education
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28 Faculty
Townsend retires
29 Philanthropy
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