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October 28, 2025 - Wilkes-Bare, PA

Shapiro Administration Touts New Technology Designed to Identify High-Risk Cancer Patients in Pennsylvania, Encourages Early Screenings

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Pennsylvania Insurance Department Policy Director Caroline Beohm visited Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center this week to promote new breast cancer screening advancements in Pennsylvania that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify high-risk patients and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, with more than 13,000 women diagnosed in the Commonwealth last year. Preventive screenings are lifesaving for Pennsylvanians, who have a higher rate of breast cancer diagnosis than the national average.

LIST OF SPEAKERS
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen
Pennsylvania Insurance Department Policy Director Caroline Beohm
Geisinger Northeast Region Chief Administrative Officer Ron Beer
Geisinger Northeast Region Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology Ahmad Hanif



Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Caroline Beohm, Policy Director, Pennsylvania Insurance Department, looks on as Dr. Debra Bogen speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Caroline Beohm, Policy Director, Pennsylvania Insurance Department, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Caroline Beohm, Policy Director, Pennsylvania Insurance Department, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Ron Beer, Chief Administrative Officer, Geisinger Northeast Region, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Ron Beer, Chief Administrative Officer, Geisinger Northeast Region, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Ron Beer, Chief Administrative Officer, Geisinger Northeast Region, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. (L-R) Dr. Manish Gupta, Chief of Hematology/Oncology, Geisinger Northeast Region, and Caroline Beohm, Policy Director, Pennsylvania Insurance Department, look on as Dr. Debra Bogen speaks during Mondays press conference. speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Manish Gupta, Chief of Hematology/Oncology, Geisinger Northeast Region, speaks during Mondays press conference. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Exam room inside of the Comprehensive Breast Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Wilkes-Barre, PA. Rendering of Geisinger Cancer Center Dickson City. The Shapiro Administration, along with local stakeholders, promote state-of-the-art screening advancements in Pennsylvania and encourage women to schedule their annual mammogram. More than 13,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in Pennsylvania last year. Programs like Geisingers new AI pilot program build on breast cancer prevention services by using AI to identify patients at the highest risk and assist them in scheduling their annual mammogram. October 27, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28508_DOH_BreastCancer_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>