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NEW YORK STATE — The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently recognized White Cane Awareness Day. The event is meant to educate the … more
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA — After moving to Northeast Pennsylvania from their home in Karachi, Pakistan two and a half years ago, Asha and her family had to adjust to a whole new life. The family … more
ORISKANY, NY — This past week, Sullivan County Division of Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator Jill Holland attended a two-day New York State First Responder Wellness Coordinators … more
SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education-sponsored concert at the Theatre at North, aimed at spreading the word about the importance of colon cancer … more
MONTICELLO, NY — The late summer weeks ended with two successful fundraising events for the members of the Aktion Club of Sullivan County and proved that a combination of teamwork and community … more
FORT EDWARD, NY — New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) announced the election of Elizabeth L. Phillips, MPH and vice president of community engagement at Sun River Health, to its … more
MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health  welcomed four providers to its growing clinical team: physician’s assistants Zachary Blome, Brianna Campbell and Hannah Doiron; and nurse practitioner  … more
HONESDALE, PA — This October, Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) celebrated National Physical Therapy Month, highlighting the many benefits of physical therapy and to recognize the impact physical … more
HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) earned re-accreditation from Corazon for both its Chest Pain Center and Cath/PCI program. Corazon provides cardiovascular specialty services and … more
HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) recently celebrated Pharmacy Appreciation Week, recognized annually during the third full week of October to honor pharmacists, pharmacy technicians … more
NATIONWIDE — The American Red Cross urges people to leave a lasting impact by giving blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the … more
HONESDALE, PA — On October 20, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new School-Based Health Center (SBHC) marking an important milestone in expanding … more
This morning, an article popped up on my computer suggesting that the high-dose flu vaccine—the one recommended for seniors—may have properties that help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. … more
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t personally know, or isn’t related to, a veteran of the U.S. Military. By some calculations, there are as many as 18 million living veterans, or about 6 … more
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) on October 26 announced that 1,360 measles cases have been confirmed across 44 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. DOH … more
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, October 23 announced that 1,338 measles cases have been confirmed across 44 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. DOH … more
It’s not exactly easy to get health care these days, especially in rural areas like the Upper Delaware River Valley.  It’s hard to find an available appointment, what with a national … more
Health care doesn’t come cheap. Unless you’re a millionaire (and even then, it’s likely), paying for health care involves, at some point, getting help with that payment from insurance.  … more
With women’s health centers facing closures, and counties lacking hospitals, it can be difficult to find obstetric and gynecological care in the river corridor. The River Reporter spoke to … more
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