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Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:

Riley Ann Crum was born June 17, 2024 to Crystal and Walter Crum Jr. of Hawley, PA. Maternal grandparent is Monika McDonnell of Greentown, PA. Paternal grandparents are Walter and Julie Crum of … more

7/3/24

Learn how to protect yourself from the sun's harmful radiation.

The sun, our skin and our sunscreen

The outdoor life has blossomed in our region, inviting us to embrace nature’s splendor. Usually, I grab whatever sunscreen is left over from previous years and run outside. I know I need to … more

By HEDY SCHNELLER | 7/3/24

Managing persistent fears and anxieties

Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome them. Here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their everyday anxieties, stresses and fears. … more

By STAN POPOVICH | 7/2/24

Summer means fun outside—but Dr. Lomax reminds us about the hazards too.

Prevention of warm-weather problems

Summer is here and we are now planning our summer vacations—to domestic and international destinations as well as trips to the beach so we can get that nice “healthy” glow … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 7/2/24

Two new community health workers have joined The Wright Center. Pictured are Harry Yanoshak, left; Nicole Lipinski; Kathleen Doyle; Kristin Zaorski; and Lou Strazzeri...

Community health workers at The Wright Center

REGION — Two new community health workers (CHWs) will offer specialized services to patients at The Wright Center for Community Health and to residents of Northeast Pennsylvania, thanks to a … more

6/30/24

New board members at Garnet Health

New board members at Garnet Health MIDDLETOWN, NY — Virginia “Ginny” Rizzo has been named the new chair of the Garnet Health board of directors. Rizzo is vice president of Rizzo, … more

6/30/24

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education honored 65 resident and fellow physician graduates on June 22.

Wright Center graduates 65 doctors

WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education honored 65 resident and fellow physician graduates during its 45th annual commencement ceremony, held on June 22 at Mohegan … more

6/30/24

The Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary donated $150,000 to the hospital. Pictured in front are James Pettinato, left; Diane Popovich; Diane Fox; Carol Chalmers; and Pat Zuber. In the back row: Martha Wilson, left, Keith Gunuskey...

Wayne Memorial Auxiliary donates $150,000 to health system

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) Auxiliary presented a check for $150,000 to Wayne Memorial CEO James Pettinato during the health system’s annual volunteer luncheon, held … more

6/30/24

Laura Lynn Fierke joined Honesdale Neurology this spring. She works alongside board-certified neurologist Julianne O'Boyle, M.D...

Physician assistant joins WMH Neurology

HONESDALE, PA — Laura Lynn Fierke joined Wayne Memorial Hospital’s neurology practice this past spring. Fierke works alongside Julianne O’Boyle, M.D., board-certified neurologist, … more

6/30/24

Honesdale High School senior Cianna Tyler of Beach Lake, PA, received the 2024 Margaret and Ernest Lemnitzer Nursing Scholarship, awarded by the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Pictured are Charlie Curtin, Honesdale National Bank, left; Diane Warden; Cianna Tyler; and Paul Meagher, co-trustee of the Margaret and Ernest Lemnitzer Trust Fund...

Nursing scholarship winners announced

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale High School senior Cianna Tyler of Beach Lake received the 2024 Margaret and Ernest Lemnitzer Nursing Scholarship, awarded by the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. … more

6/30/24

Dr. William Dempsey and his wife Laureen have 12 grandchildren, with Nos. 13, 14 and 15, due within the next several months. Dr. Dempsey is the deputy chief medical officer and medical director of The Wright Center for Community Health – Clarks Summit and associate program director of The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s Family Medicine Residency.

Dr. Dad

SCRANTON, PA — Unable to conceive a child or undergo fertility treatments, Dr. William Dempsey and his wife Laureen received a different miracle after turning to adoption shortly after getting … more

6/13/24

About that ‘Tiny Mighty Tick’

DAMASCUS, PA — Got ticks? They’re everywhere. Learn more about them at “The Tiny Mighty Tick,” an educational workshop to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 at the … more

6/11/24

The Pike County Commissioners were honored for their work in creating a funding stream for emergency medical services, which improved response time significantly. Pictured are Commissioner Ronald Schmalzle, left; Bob Carpenter, executive director of Northeast EMS; Commissioners Christa Caceres and Matthew Osterberg; Anthony Martin, director of the Bureau of EMS, Pennsylvania Department of Health; Janette Swade, executive director of Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council; Dave Jones, president of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council; and Tony Deaven, vice president of the PA Emergency Health Services Council.

‘It takes the entire community’

MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners received the prestigious 2024 Dr. George Moerkirk Memorial Contribution to EMS Award for their dedication and work toward improving emergency medical … more

6/11/24

Carbondale Walk-In Care located at 150 Brooklyn Street is officially open to patients effective June 3

Carbondale Walk-In Care now open

CARBONDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is proud to announce the addition of a new service in Carbondale. As of June 3, Carbondale Walk-In Care, located at 150 Brooklyn … more

6/9/24

The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (PCE) received 10,000 pairs of Bombas socks to distribute to people experiencing homelessness and residents who are going through financial hardship or emergency situations. Participating in the delivery of the donation are Mary Marrara, left; Linda Thomas-Hemak; Kara Seitzinger; Helayna Szescila; the Rev. Ryan Glenn; and Gerri McAndrew.

Socks for the homeless

SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (PCE) received 10,000 pairs of warm socks from Bombas to distribute to people experiencing homelessness and hardship … more

6/9/24

Heart health could mean better future cognition in Black women

NATIONWIDE — Better heart health was linked to less decline in mental processing speed and cognition among middle-aged Black women, although not among middle-aged white women, according to new … more

6/9/24

Prescribing fresh food

SULLIVAN AND ORANGE COUNTIES, NY — Here’s another, better way to get your fresh produce, especially if you can’t afford it: Garnet Health and Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan … more

6/9/24

The Hawk Family Foundation presents a donation check to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Pictured are Ann Hawk and Dave Hawk, founders of the Hawk Family Foundation, left; Laura Toole of Northeast Regional Cancer Institute; and Maggie Hawk of the Hawk Family Foundation...

NRCI receives $50,000 from Hawk Family Foundation

SCRANTON, PA — The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) recently received a $50,000 grant from the Hawk Family Foundation, in memory of their daughter, Carolyn Hawk Horter. Carolyn passed … more

6/9/24

Board-certified OB/GYN Sheila Hockman, D.O., is now practicing with Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers.

New OB/GYN at the Women’s Health Center

HONESDALE and DINGMANS FERRY, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) recently announced that board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist Sheila Hockman, D.O., has joined the … more

6/9/24

Scholarly researchers at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education received a certificate of merit from the American College of Physicians for an abstract one of the authors presented at ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting in Boston, MA. Pictured are the authors: Dr. Ali Shah, left; Dr. Lehka Yadukumar; Dr. Milos Babic; and Dr. Maimona Chaudhary. The doctors wrote a case report on a 25-year-old patient with a rare cancer.....

Patient with rare cancer leads to award-winning case study

SCRANTON, PA — Dr. Maimona Chaudhary, an internal medicine resident at The Wright Center, first the 25-year-old woman while on rotation at Geisinger Community Medical Center. The patient … more

6/9/24

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