JERSEY SHORE — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center Muncy received the Women’s Choice Award for 2025 Best Hospitals for Emergency Room Wait Time & Efficiency, highlighting the hospitals’ commitment to providing timely and efficient emergency care to the community.

The Women’s Choice Award is a symbol of excellence in health care, identifying the best hospitals that prioritize the unique needs and preferences of women. The Muncy and Jersey Shore facilities’ recognition is based on rigorous criteria that include patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and timely care delivery.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this Women’s Choice Award,” said Jason Schauer, M.D., chief administrative officer at Geisinger Medical Center Muncy and Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. “This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to delivering prompt and compassionate care, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible outcomes in emergency situations.”

The Women’s Choice Award identifies the nation’s best health care institutions based on patient-centered care. By receiving this award, the two Geisinger hospitals join an elite group of hospitals that have earned the trust and recommendation of women across the country.