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The front yard of my house, heading for the airport.

An empty cage

Five years ago I sat on a mountain, a plateau really, for four days and four nights with four gallons of water. It was a vision quest. It was my intention to clear my mind and body before returning … more

By LAURIE STUART | 7/7/22

After stroke, you have to exercise

NATIONWIDE — Stroke survivors were more likely to remain physically active or even exercise more after their stroke if they lived in neighborhoods with easy access to recreational centers and … more

2/29/24

Race for mental wellness at the Hawley Spring Run

HAWLEY, PA — It’s been a year since the Whitman family chose NAMI Northeast PA (NAMI) to take over the Hawley Spring Run. NAMI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping … more

4/3/24

A selection of Andean dry beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, from the Andean bean diversity panel.

Full of beans

Consuming as little as one-half cup of cooked dry beans every day helped volunteers lower their total cholesterol levels in an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) study in North Dakota. These … more

4/3/24

Tackling cervical cancer screening disparities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sara Hodgdon shodgdon@hitch.org, (855) 277-4482 Tackling cervical cancer screening disparities NEW YORK STATE — Cervical … more

10/5/23

Wayne Memorial Hospital lauded the hard jobs performed by its social workers and caseworkers. Pictured are Jackie Moase, licensed social worker (LSW), left; Sarah Mooney, caseworker; Morgan Silfies, LSW; Molly Carachilo, caseworker; Meagan Oliveras, LSW; and Jill White, LSW. Pictured sitting are Mary T. Burgio-Terpak, licensed clinical social worker, left, and Megan O’Rourke, LSW...

WMH marks National Social Work Month

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) recently celebrated National Social Work Month. Social workers and what they do for the community are commemorated each year in March. The … more

4/3/24

It still gets hot in September

NATIONWIDE — Extreme heat poses risks for loved ones with dementia.The Alzheimer’s Association suggests ways to keep people safe and comfortable. The heat can be especially stressful and … more

9/2/22

Dr. Stephanie Gill now program director at the Wright Center GME

SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education (GME) regional family medicine residency program has named Dr. Stephanie A. Gill as the program director of the Accreditation … more

4/3/24

Staying active will help both your muscles and your brain.

Is it age or something else?

Forgetting the name of a familiar person or having difficulty finding the right word in a conversation can be disturbing at any age, but this form of memory impairment can make an older person wonder … more

By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D. | 5/2/23

Poverty, low wages linked to dementia risk

Socioeconomic deprivation, including neighborhood disadvantages and persistent low wages, are associated with higher dementia risk, lower cognitive performance and faster memory decline, according to … more

8/24/22

Grants awarded for Sullivan 180’s Healthier Generation competition

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan 180 has awarded the Healthier Generation Competition grants for the 2023-2025 cycle. The grants, $10,000 each, are awarded to schools to improve health and … more

4/3/24

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:

Tate Robert Diehl was born March 20, 2024 to Christine Weinberger and Fred Diehl of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Dianna Pearson and Lawrance Glosser. Paternal grandparents are Robert and … more

4/3/24

Creating hope and optimism with occupational therapy. Pictured, standing, are Kathleen Neenan, left; Linda Moore; Jacqueline Gallik; Kimberly Emick; Jessica O’Neill; and Terri Henderson. Pictured, kneeling are Kristen Ost, left, and Alyssa Tyler. Missing from photo are Sean Phillips, Karen Stumpo and Kristen Krayer...

Mental Heath Awareness Month, celebrating occupational therapists and more

Normal aging vs. Alzheimer’s disease The infographic below is from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. It provides a useful guide to differentiating signs … more

5/2/23

Pool water safety

PENNSYLVANIA — It feels good to know that Pennsylvania only has our best interests in mind. Today, the state Department of Health—as it regularly does—dropped advice for … more

7/13/23

Walk with a Doc at Lacawac Sanctuary

LAKE ARIEL, PA — The Wright Center for Community Health is partnering with the Lacawac Sanctuary to introduce the internationally popular Walk with a Doc program to Wayne County, beginning … more

4/3/24

Pamela Murphy, M.D. is now chief medical officer at Garnet Health

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health has promoted Pamela Murphy, M.D. to the new position of Garnet Health chief medical officer (CMO). The roles of CMO at Garnet Health Medical Center - … more

4/3/24

Home caregivers are critically important as families deal with Alzheimer's disease.

A growing caregiver burden

REGION — The Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Facts and Figures report finds the burden on caregivers for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia is growing. It found an … more

5/2/23

The New York State capital building in Albany.

Molinaro introduces bill to address learning loss in students with disabilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the fourth anniversary of the shutting-down of schools in upstate New York schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19) has introduced … more

4/3/24

For outdoor-lovers, prioritizing skin care can result in a much more comfortable summer.&nbsp;

Preventing summer sunburn, bites and rashes

Because summer is approaching, it is a good time to review ways of preventing sunburn, tick and insect bites, and allergic reactions to plant exposures. If you’re one to enjoy the outdoors, … more

JAMES D. LOMAX, M.D. | 6/5/19

Nurse Manager Tiffany Richmond, LPN, right, and Assistant Nurse Manager Raelynn McCafferty, LPN, were instrumental in developing COVID-19 pandemic protocols for health care teams and patients to follow at the Wright Center for Community Health’s network of primary and preventive care practices in northeast Pennsylvania.

Caring for all

And when the pandemic hit, nurses took on even greater responsibility NORTHEAST PA — It has been more than three years since COVID-19 charged into the region. Very little was known … more

Contributed by the Wright Center | 5/2/23

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