Thousands of physicians, technicians, paramedics, nurses, and aides work every day to keep Greater Hazleton healthy and fit.

Excellent family and acute care medical facilities enhance the quality of life in Greater Hazleton and its immediate surroundings. As with other aspects of life in our community, some of the regions most respected full care medical centers are close to home.

The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance (GHHA) provides a full range of medical services at Hazleton General Hospital as well several outpatient centers throughout the communities of Greater Hazleton. .

By working together, the offices that comprise the GHHA offer everything from emergency care to maternity services to cardiac rehabilitation to the latest in technology-based medical care, such as open-architecture magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), non-invasive surgery, and brachytherapy.

Two other Hazleton-based businesses also operate MRI centers -- the Hazleton Imaging Center and Hazleton Radiology.

The system is augmented by specialized geriatric care facilities, laboratories, and clinics that provide a comforting umbrella of care.

Hazleton General Hospital is a 160 licensed-bed community hospital offering a newly renovated intensive care unit and 20-bed inpatient mental health unit. It is fully-accredited by the Joint Commission for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations. Under the GHHA, Hazleton general provides the community with programs and services that include surgical services, cardiac testing, diabetes education, endoscopy services, occupational health and wellness programs, short procedure services, cancer care, paramedic services, pastoral outreach programs, and many more.

GHHA also offers patient shuttle vans, which provides people with rides to the hospital, outpatient centers and area physicians' offices at no charge.

GHHA allows Hazleton General Hospital and outpatient centers to work together to ensure that their patient's health and well-being are key concerns at all times. The best of care is available right here in the Hazleton Area.

A highly-rated and well-respected community of medical professionals provides services in a wide variety of specialties. They cater to the medical needs of residents of all ages, and provide easy access and referral to regional institutions offering virtually every medical specialty.

Care and compassion are words that go hand in hand in Greater Hazleton. In addition to quality health care, human services are also a major priority, with professional staff addressing the needs of area residents regardless of age, race, or financial status.

The United Way of Greater Hazleton is a backbone of the local social service network that has been recognized for the compassionate and cooperative way it coexists with the community in the Hazleton Area.

People in Greater Hazleton have many opportunities to stay healthy, too. They take advantage of health screenings and nutritional and preventative care seminars the GHHA provides. Also, whether looking to stay in shape, shed a few pounds, or compete in bodybuilding competitions, residents of Greater Hazleton head to one of our many fitness centers and gyms. These centers are state-of-the-art and include specialized workouts that really get the heart beating, such as aerobics and cardio kickboxing.

This commitment to wellness includes rehabilitation and behavior modification programs. Serento Gardens, for example, is one of the most respected centers in the Northeast for its drug and alcohol counseling and treatment services. Also, community support groups offer encouragement and assistance for people who have to recover from or cope with an illness.