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Dental health

LIBERTY, NY — PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program is unveiling its brand-new, state-of-the-art dental clinic, designed to serve the youth of Sullivan County, at 2 … more

10/15/24

Garnet Health is offering free breast screenings, including mammograms, to qualified individuals. The screenings will take place on Saturday, October 26 at Garnet Health Medical Center, 707 East Main St., Middletown, and on Wednesday, October 30 at Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, 68 Harris Bushville Rd., Harris.

Garnet Health to offer free breast screenings

MIDDLETOWN/HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health is offering free breast screenings, including mammograms, to qualified individuals. The screenings will take place on Saturday, October 26 at Garnet Health … more

10/9/24

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Know the facts.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn preventive measures

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is much to acknowledge in the progress made over recent years to combat this highly treatable disease. Raising awareness … more

By KRISTINA TANOVIC, M.D. | 10/9/24

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

NATIONWIDE — Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an educational campaign to raise awareness and to promote regular screening and early detection of this disease. Each year, individuals, businesses … more

10/9/24

Gregory Maresca, Lehman Pike EMS (LPEMS) paramedic and operations director, was honored as one of the PA EMS Stars of Life at the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation banquet on September 8.

Maresca honored as a Star of Life

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, PA — Gregory Maresca, Lehman Pike EMS (LPEMS) paramedic and operations director, was honored as one of the PA EMS Stars of Life at the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation … more

10/2/24

Presenting the winners of WMCHC’s Patient Appreciation Prize

HONESDALE, PA — During National Health Center Week, August 4-10, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) held a free raffle for patients who visited any of their 19 sites. Prizes, which … more

10/2/24

Walk to end suicide

KAUNEONGA LAKE, NY — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will hold its Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Sullivan County on Sunday, October 6, Participants will leave at … more

10/2/24

Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) in Honesdale, PA, was recently accredited by the Corazon Chest Pain Center. Pictured are staff from the cardiac care team. For a list of everyone pictured, visit www.wmh.org/news/wmh-chest-pain-center-accreditation/.....

WMH accredited for cardiac care

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) was recently accredited by the Corazon Chest Pain Center. “This honor reflects the hospital’s outstanding commitment to … more

10/2/24

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:

Greyson Ashford was born September 9, 2024 to Alexandria Ashford of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparent is Danielle Ashford of Honesdale, PA. Amelia Rose Ann Hallock was born September 20, 2024 … more

10/2/24

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) opened the Carbondale (PA) Walk-In Care facility on September 20. Pictured are Amy Larkin, left; Barbara Jones; Jackie Flynn; Megan Neubert; Brittany Jenkins; Jackie Hillriegal; Lauren LaFlair; Wynter Newman; Erica Brown; Patricia Dunsinger; John Brennan; Michele Bannon, Mayor of Carbondale; Robert Fortuner; Kristin Patuk; and Patricia Alfredson.....

Carbondale walk-in care opens

CARBONDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) opened the Carbondale Walk-In Care (CWI) on September 20. The center, located at 150 Brooklyn St., is open Monday through … more

10/2/24

Cancer Institute releases cancer report

NORTHEAST PA — The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI), a local community-based nonprofit organization, has released its latest report on cancer in the region, titled “Cancer in … more

10/2/24

Changes in regulation and legislation have allowed Medicare Advantage health plans, such as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New York, more flexibility in designing specially tailored benefits that support a person’s overall health and well-being. These supplemental benefits are unique to MA and can help address gaps in traditional Medicare.

MA supplemental benefits address gaps in traditional Medicare

Medicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, is a managed-care alternative to traditional Medicare coverage. It is offered by health plans. In recent years, MA membership has … more

By DENISE SMITH | 10/2/24

A recent study by Potemkin Hyundai found that 78 percent of long-distance drivers in New York regularly consume junk food, equating to almost 7.3 million drivers. ..

Don’t eat and drive

NATIONWIDE — Long car commutes have long been linked to negative health outcomes. They could be contributing to a sedentary lifestyle that can lead to serious issues such as weight gain, … more

10/2/24

World Polio Day

World Polio Day is Thursday, October 24. That probably wouldn’t mean much to many readers today. You might think “Polio, there’s no more polio; it’s a thing of the … more

By MICHAEL KOSSOVE | 10/2/24

Train your brain to improve your balance. Play hopscotch, dance, walk while bouncing a ball or just walk and carry something in one hand and then switch to your other side. You get the idea; there are many options...

A balanced equation

Balance is the ability to maintain an upright posture despite external challenges. Developmentally, we start out in life unable to even sit up without toppling over. Given lots of opportunities to … more

By HEDY SCHNELLER | 10/2/24

Garnet Health to host free mammograms

MIDDLETOWN/HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health is offering free breast screenings, including mammograms, to qualified individuals. The screenings will take place on Saturday, October 26 at Garnet Health … more

10/1/24

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) recently received a check for $56,000 from the Spirit of Hope Celebration board of ambassadors and associate board.

Spirit of Hope raises $56,000 for NRCI

SCRANTON, PA – The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) recently received a check for $56,000 from the Spirit of Hope Celebration board of ambassadors and associate board. The check came … more

10/1/24

Marla Dempsey, D.O., Honesdale (PA) Family Health Center

Family physician Marla Dempsey practicing in Honesdale

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) recently welcomed board-certified family physician Marla Dempsey, D.O. as its newest primary care provider. Dr. Dempsey is … more

10/1/24

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan rates five stars

ORANGE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its star rating report, and Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties (Hospice) is officially a … more

10/1/24

The McDonald Foundation donated $5,000 to NRCI. Pictured are Karen Saunders, president of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, left; Nevin Gerber of the McDonald Foundation; and Leo Vergnetti, Spirit of Hope board of ambassadors chairman.

McDonald Foundation donates $5,000 to NRCI

SCRANTON, PA — The McDonald Foundation presented the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute with a $5,000 donation to support the institute’s Community-Based Cancer Screening Navigation … more

10/1/24