In 2011, Tennessee-based company Community Health Systems operating locally as Commonwealth Health bought several local hospitals, including Tunkhannock’s Tyler Memorial. After 10 years of operation under Commonwealth Health, inpatient and surgical care ended in 2021, with emergency services coming to a halt in 2022. When the Tunkhannock hospital closed, community leaders stepped up to turn the closed hospital into a community health hub. A local family partnered with 18 organizations to offer residents accessible healthcare in the wake of the closure. The Wright Center is one of 18 partners operating within the new center. President and CEO Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak saw the closure as part of an unfortunate trend of healthcare not centering around community needs. Click here to learn more.
