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Wright Center leader promoted to deputy chief medical officer

SCRANTON, PA — Dr. Erin McFadden, a board-certified internal medicine physician and medical director of the Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Practice, has been named deputy chief … more

12/25/23

Your chances of witnessing a cardiac arrest are fortunately rare, unless you are living with a friend or family member who is at high risk. But you can learn how to respond if it happens.

Acute cardiac arrest

The nation and the world had the opportunity to witness Damar Hamlin in full cardiac arrest during the January 2 Bengals/Buffalo Bills game, and the expert team of health care professionals who … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 2/1/23

Young people always benefit from drug education

Sunday, September 10 is Grandparents Day. It’s a good opportunity to take the time to recognize the hardworking grandparents who are actively involved in shaping the lives of their … more

By MARIE GARCEAU | 9/9/23

Caregiving can cause emotional, physical stress

REGION — For the hundreds of thousands of unpaid caregivers in New York and Pennsylvania, the stress of caring for someone with dementia through the winter holidays might be over, but another … more

2/1/23

The Office for the Aging will temporarily transition to appointments-only for the next few months, starting Monday, February 6, due to an expansion of its office quarters in the government center.

You’ll need an appointment at the Sullivan Office for the Aging, and more

Dr. Larryl Damon Jr. awarded board certification HONESDALE, PA — Larryl Damon Jr., D.O., a pediatrician for Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC), has been awarded board … more

2/1/23

In the blink of an eye

I was sitting at my desk writing Thanksgiving cards, when I got up to cross the room to retrieve a couple of AA batteries to include in a small gift. I leaned down and to the left about five degrees … more

By LAURIE STUART | 12/1/22

Dance benefits Special Olympics

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY –– The Liberty Rotary Club will hold a dance to benefit the Special Olympics on Friday, July 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Loch Sheldrake Firemen’s Park on … more

7/23/22

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day to be commemorated in Sullivan

MONTICELLO, NY — All across the world, Survivors of Suicide Loss will gather on Saturday, November 18 for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, to honor and remember loved ones lost to … more

11/9/23

Meditation—however you practice it—is one way to help you find your meaningful goals.

Make 2023 your best year yet

Happy New Year! Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Do you have a process for planning your new year? A few years ago, I developed this strategic process to plan for the year ahead and I … more

By KIM OLVER | 1/4/23

Cervical cancer screenings crucial

Happy 2023! We hope everyone had a joyous holiday season, and are recharged and ready for a happy, healthy year ahead. We’re thankful for many things as we head into 2023, including the … more

By ERIN MCFADDEN, M.D. | 1/4/23

Does cannabis use increase the risk of heart attack or stroke? A recent study says yes.

Cannabis use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk

NATIONWIDE — An analysis of 430,000 adults in the U.S. found that using cannabis—most commonly through smoking, eating or vaporizing it—was associated with a higher risk of heart … more

2/28/24

As much joy and love as the caregiving role can bring, caregivers need to pay attention to their stress levels.

Caregivers: take your stress seriously

NATIONWIDE — For the 43.5 million unpaid caregivers across the nation, the stress of caring for someone with dementia through the winter holidays might be over, but another type of stress has … more

1/4/23

The Wright Center for Community Health received an $8,000 grant from the Robert H. Spitz Foundation in support of the Wright Center for Patient and Community Engagement. The grant will help provide a food donation program, bus passes and transportation assistance to and from doctor appointments. Pictured are Laura Ducceschi, left; Mary Marrara; Holly Przasnyski; and Cathy Fitzpatrick...

Fighting hunger in Wayne County

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Since the public health emergency ended, food assistance requests from people in need, including senior citizens, have risen locally and nationally. So notes … more

12/20/23

Run or walk in Lackawaxen 5K and more

Christmas joy for seniors HONESDALE, PA — When the word went out, requesting donations for gifts to seniors, the response from Wayne Memorial Hospital employees was immediate and … more

1/4/23

The latest shots for COVID-19 are available.

What’s the new COVID shot And how do you find it?

IBERTY, NY – Sullivan County Public Health wants to cut through any confusion regarding the latest COVID vaccine, which is now being rolled out. “Most people can still get a COVID-19 … more

By DAN HUST | 10/3/23

Among Black Americans aged 70 or older, more than one in five (21 percent) are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

The changing role of race in dementia research

ONLINE — In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free live webinar, “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of … more

1/31/23

Unveiling the magical world of mushrooms

In the vast tapestry of life on Earth, mushrooms stand as mysterious entities, not quite fitting into the categories of animals, plants, protists or monera. Yet for the past 1.5 billion … more

By HEDY SCHNELLER | 3/24/24

Cancer cause hides in plain sight

I was troubled to read the National Breast Cancer Foundation's assertion that plastic utensils do not cause breast cancer (River Reporter, October 6-12, 2022). I don't know what they mean by "plastic … more

10/15/22

InFlight hosts holiday formal

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — In Flight, which empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted its 17th annual holiday formal at the Grandview. Five hundred … more

1/23/24

WMH hospice holds memorial service

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial’s hospice department will host a spring memorial service on Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, to remember hospice patients who passed away … more

5/3/23

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