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Marking the importance of community health centers. Pictured are Pike County commissioner Tony Waldron, left; Karen Arthur, WMCHC Pike Family Health Center supervisor; WMCHC finance director Robert Fortuner; Pike County commissioner Matt Osterberg; WMCHC director of clinical operations & quality Norma Nocilla; WMCHC administrative director Wynter Newman; and Gail Peterson, manager of the Pinnacle Family Health/Pike Family Health and the Tick-borne Disease & Wellness Center. Missing from photo: Pike commissioner Ron Schmalzle and WMCHC executive director Frederick Jackson.

Pike proclaims August 7-13 Health Centers Week

MILFORD, PA — Staff from Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers’ administration team and its Pike County centers were welcomed today in Milford by the Pike County Commissioners, who … more

8/3/22

Storytelling can help people understand the impact of dementia. A recent discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter highlighted the subject. Pictured are Alzheimer's Association staff member Eileen Hendriksen, left; Marion Morris; Lisa Miller of Temple Sinai; Marianne Sciucco, local author and founder of AlzAuthors; Debbie Ackerman, Caregiver Support Group Facilitator; and Alzheimer's Association staff member Donna Davies.

Storytelling and dementia

ONLINE — AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco says her connection to Alzheimer’s disease began in the late 1980s when her aunt was diagnosed with the disease. “We were … more

11/9/22

The unsung beauty of choosing

I never really liked kids. I am the youngest of three and I never had to put up with little siblings or babysitting, so maybe the lack of exposure to children made me dislike them when I did … more

By ELIZABETH REEVES | 3/5/24

Annual mammograms are recommended for women aged 40 and older.

Where to get mammograms

Garnet Health to offer free mammograms MIDDLETOWN, NY AND HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health is offering free breast screenings, including a mammogram, to qualified individuals. The screenings … more

10/5/22

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:

Layla Marianna Cascio was born February 6, 2024 to Christina Amoruso and Thomas J. Cascio III of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Christina Lamendola and Matthew Amoruso of Yonkers, NY. … more

3/5/24

Unlocking the secrets of your skin

In the world of skincare, the line between having dry or dehydrated skin is often blurred, making it a challenging mystery to solve. Symptoms can overlap, intertwine and even reinforce each other, … more

By HEDY SCHNELLER | 1/31/24

Concerned about the stomach bug?

REGION — If you believe social media, we’re facing a plague of norovirus. That’s a stomach bug, highly contagious and good for a day or three of misery. While gastrointestinal … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/5/24

Letter from anonymous Care Center staff

Dear Members of the SC Legislature, NYS DOH, Residents of Sullivan County and the State of New York, Good Morning, Thank you for listening to our letter that is being read. Yes, our letter … more

4/1/24

Explaining the importance of breastfeeding. Pictured are Brittany Kimble RN and practice manager Kara Poremba RN.

HONESDALE, PA — The Women’s Health Center in Honesdale is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week, Monday, August 1 through Sunday, August 7, with an informational display … more

8/3/22

Breast pain is a symptom of breast cancer.

About breast cancer

Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or is diagnosed with breast cancer, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body. … more

10/5/22

Tina Tyner is a Garnet Health Employee of the Year for 2023.

Garnet Health presents Employees of the Year Awards

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Aracelis “Sherry” Diaz and Tina Tyner are Garnet Health’s Employees of the Year honorees for 2023. Both employees are team members in the nutrition and … more

3/5/24

Vaccines for children aged six months to five years are available through WMCHC.

COVID vaccines for young kids, new WMH auxiliary members and more

COVID vaccine for young children at WMCHC WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is now offering both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to children as young … more

7/5/22

Seniors have special health needs, including immunizations.

Maintaining your health as you age

Medical visits to health care professionals (HCP) increase as we get older. Each decade of life has different medical needs. People have concerns and needs that are often not addressed during short … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 10/5/22

Conversations with friends about your mental health can be tricky. But if you find someone in whom you can confide, it's worth it.

Struggling with mental health?

NATIONWIDE — It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from. Although most people might be … more

By STAN POPOVICH | 3/5/24

Linda LaSheen, the mother of a son living at New Hope Community, has been appointed to the New Hope board.

Healthcare hires

New board member at New Hope Community LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — New Hope Community, a nonprofit providing person-centered services and supports for people with intellectual and other … more

7/5/22

It might be worth approaching drug ads with the proverbial grain of salt.

Drug plug

NATIONWIDE — When you’re not streaming your favorite detective program—when you’ve switched to network television—it’s hard to miss all those drug ads hawking the … more

By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D. | 2/14/24

Garnet Health will partner with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to expand the Food Farmacy program, reaching more patients affected by food insecurity. ..

Feeding patients in need

SULLIVAN AND ORANGE COUNTIES, NY — Garnet Health will partner with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to expand the Food Farmacy program, reaching more Garnet Health patients … more

3/5/24

Lekha Yadukumar, M.D., has been conducting research into large granular lymphocyte (LGL) leukemia. She has also discussed the need to recruit study participants from other races and genders.

New information, highlighting bias

SCRANTON, PA — Dr. Lekha Yadukumar, an internal medicine resident at the Wright Center, recently presented her research into the demographics and disparities in large granular lymphocyte (LGL) … more

1/23/24

Beverly Tomasetti, R.N., has joined the urology team at Wayne Memorial.

Beverly Tomasetti joins Wayne Memorial urology team

HONESDALE, PA — Beverly Tomasetti, R.N., joined the staff of Wayne Memorial’s urology department in January, but she is no stranger to many on the team, a spokesperson said. … more

3/5/24

The creative pivot

My friend Connie called me up the other day. She was alarmed. “There is a terrible picture of you on Facebook,” she said. “You need to get it taken down.” I had seen the … more

By LAURIE STUART | 8/3/22

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