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Annabelle Thumann was born at Wayne Memorial Hospital on National Agriculture Day, March 21. Pictured are Ryan Thumann, left; Annabelle; Natalie Gawron; and Bonnie Latourette...

Press Ganey awards for Grover Hermann hospital CALLICOON, NY — The Grover M. Hermann hospital, part of Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills, received the Press Ganey Human … more

4/5/23

The medical center on 4th Street, in the hamlet of Narrowsburg, has been listed for $395,000. It is currently owned by Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Wayne Memorial Hospital eyes first step into Susquehanna County

HONESDALE, PA — As it weathers a trying financial period, Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) has taken a first step to officially expand into Susquehanna County, while it also takes a step back from … more

By OWEN WALSH | 9/13/23

Promoting Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Awareness Month are staff members of the Waymart Family Health Center with seven-month-old Hunter and his mom, Desiree. Pictured are Melissa Rotella, left; Sally DeGori; Dr. T. J. Luma; Desiree with Hunter; Marci Kowalewski and Kelly Hoherchak.

Caring for cleft lips and palates in Waymart

WAYMART, PA — Every smile has a story, especially for seven-month-old Hunter Starbuck of Greenfield Township. The infant son of Desiree Esgro and Billy Starbuck, Hunter was born with a … more

8/4/22

Area leaders gathered to support the Center for Discovery's new biobehavioral and healthcare facility in Rock Hill.

Research to heal

ROCK HILL, NY — The Center for Discovery (CFD) could soon have a state-of-the-art biobehavioral and healthcare facility at the former Frontier Insurance building. The CFD purchased the … more

8/4/22

Babies breastfed by mothers in the Healthy MOMS program at the Wright Center had shorter stays in the NICU.

Healthy MOMS program makes a difference

NORTHEAST PA — Now there’s some data: breastfeeding and supportive care matter, especially for mothers with substance use disorders and their babies. The Wright Center for Community … more

8/4/22

When you need a new knee

The frequency of joint replacement procedures as an outpatient procedure is growing, with well over a million total hip and total knee replacement procedures performed each year. … more

By james d. lomax | 5/31/23

How to avoid loneliness as you age

Valentine’s Day can be particularly challenging for some seniors, contributing to social isolation. Unfortunately, when older people become socially isolated, it takes a toll on their physical … more

By VICKY GEMME | 2/5/24

The Wayne County Family Center’s Play & Learn program, free for children aged one through five, received a community grant from the Wayne Memorial Health Foundation in the most recent grant cycle. Groups are held the second Tuesday of each month at the Cooperage from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ..Shown during a recent session is instructor Peggy Jones as she leads children and parents in an interactive musical activity.

Birth announcements, available health grants and more

Health grants available WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Nonprofit groups that are providing health-related programs and are in need of funding in the Wayne Memorial service area could qualify for … more

5/31/23

In Flight awarded nonprofit of the year

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — On November 2, Matthew Bateman, CEO of In Flight, and board president Ralph LaCasio, accepted the Nonprofit of the Year award from the Think Dutchess Alliance for Business. … more

11/26/23

November is National Family Caregivers Month in the U.S.

Supporting the caregiver

NATIONWIDE — This November, the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is sharing seven issues caregivers wish they’d known before they began the journey. Educate yourself Learning about your loved … more

11/2/22

Injectable insulin covered under Medicare Part D is now capped at $35 a month.

A lifeline for insulin access

NATIONWIDE — Diabetes mellitus affects approximately 37.3 million people—11.3 percent of the United States population. Insulin replacement therapy has remained the mainstay of … more

By SOMAR HADID | 11/15/23

Childhood trauma reverberates throughout a person's life.

How does childhood trauma influence your life?

How does childhood trauma influence your life? This is not going to be an article with definitive information, as there are many different types of traumas with too many possible effects. But … more

By KIM OLVER | 8/31/22

Public health helps ensure that we all have a chance to live a long, healthy life.

Addressing cultural health gaps

NATIONWIDE — People of all socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures deserve to live long and healthy lives. That’s the point of this year’s National Public Health Week, which takes … more

By WILLIAM DEMPSEY, M.D. | 3/29/23

Orthopaedic surgeon Jeffrey Mogerman scaling back

HONESDALE, PA — Jeffrey Mogerman, M.D., is continuing his orthopaedic practice at Wayne Memorial Hospital after over 30 years of work in the region, but he is scaling back to a one-half-time … more

8/31/22

A new counselor, providers in primary care and pediatrics

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) announced the addition of three new staff members. Stephanie Walsh-Roumiantseva is a family nurse practitioner; Taryn Donnelly … more

8/31/22

A little of this and a little of that in the produce share for friends and co-workers.

Finding control by losing it

It’s been a hot, quick summer. I remember being shocked when we whizzed by Memorial Day, and I’m a bit flabbergasted that we now face the beginning of September. In a blink of an eye, it … more

By LAURIE STUART | 8/31/22

Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

NATIONWIDE — In November, known as National Family Caregivers Month, the country recognizes more than 65 million Americans who care for their aging or disabled loved ones. Unpaid care provided by … more

11/2/22

High blood pressure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of dementia

NATIONWIDE — Experiences of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of vascular dementia and accelerated brain aging, according to studies reported … more

8/31/22

Research shows that getting that flu shot could help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Can a flu shot protect your brain from dementia?

NATIONWIDE — October was the official start of flu season, and now many people consider getting a flu shot. In addition to protecting you from the flu, the shot could also help protect your … more

11/2/22

Texting so teens can find care

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Access: Supports for Living has launched a free, confidential text line to support youth struggling with mental health and substance use challenges, bullying, self-harm, … more

BY ACCESS: SUPPORTS FOR LIVING | 8/31/22

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