Geisinger Lewistown Hospital opens newly renovated inpatient nursing unit, advances transition to private patient rooms

LEWISTOWN, Pa. - Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has opened its newly renovated 4B inpatient nursing unit, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's ongoing transformation to private patient rooms and reinforcing its commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience.

The new 4B unit includes 16 private patient rooms designed to enhance comfort, privacy and healing while supporting the highest standards of patient care. The project is part of a broader modernization effort that will ultimately bring the hospital's total number of private patient rooms to 79 by winter 2027.

The renovation represents a $6 million investment in the future of patient care at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital.

"We're so thankful to see this phase of our medical-surgical renovations come to completion," said Stacey Osborne, vice president and chief nursing officer at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. "With this project, we've now touched every floor in the hospital, creating spaces that better support both our patients and our care teams. We still have several other projects ahead of us, so the pace certainly isn't slowing down."

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital continues to earn national recognition for quality and patient care, including designation as a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital, a CMS 5-Star facility and a Leapfrog Straight A hospital.

Private patient rooms offer several benefits to patients and their families, including:

• Greater privacy for personal comfort and confidential conversations with healthcare providers
• Improved infection prevention by reducing the risk of transmission between patients
• Quieter surroundings to support rest, healing and recovery
• Enhanced opportunities for family involvement and support during a hospital stay
• A more personalized and dignified patient experience
• Integration of modern technologies and features that improve comfort and care delivery

The opening of the 4B inpatient nursing unit reflects Geisinger Lewistown Hospital's continued investment in creating a healing environment that supports patients and staff while meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community.

"As we continue to modernize our facilities, every improvement is made with our patients, families and care teams in mind," Osborne said. "This investment helps us provide exceptional care close to home for generations to come."

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation's leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in rural and urban communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $9 billion in annual revenues across more than 130 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses - and Geisinger Health Plan, with 509,000+ enrollees in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 600 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,600 clinical research studies. With 28,000 employees, including 1,900 employed physicians and 5,400 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania's largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $18 billion on the state's economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.