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Board-certified physician Susan Mowatt, M.D. has been appointed as the primary care provider at the Honesdale VA Outpatient Clinic.

Dr. Mowatt now treating veterans at outpatient clinic

HONESDALE, PA — Board-certified physician Susan Mowatt, M.D. was appointed as the primary care provider at the Honesdale VA Outpatient Clinic. The clinic has been serving eligible veterans … more

3/5/24

Trauma from stroke-like symptoms

NATIONWIDE — One month after hospital evaluation for stroke-like symptoms, people whose symptoms were attributed to another condition were three times more likely to have an increased risk of … more

2/14/24

VIP honors author, sexual assault survivor with Night of Hope

HONESDALE, PA — Victims' Intervention Program (VIP) will celebrate author Gigi Kilroe and her journey of hope and resilience from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24 at the Cooperage … more

5/18/23

Judy Eisenhauer will run Wayne Memorial's post-acute care services.

Judy Eisenhauer promoted to director of post-acute care

HONESDALE, PA — After managing the Wayne Memorial-Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital for 14 years, Judy Eisenhauer, DNP, RN, is assuming a new role in a … more

10/5/22

Tim Doak said music continues to move people with dementia even as other forms of communication become harder for them.

Connecting through music

ONLINE — Music therapist Tim Doak leads a free online program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter for people with dementia and their loved ones. It’s called … more

12/1/22

I tell people the garden is like having a boat, in that it takes a lot of time. On the other hand, my freezer serves as the frozen food aisle in a grocery store, conveniently located in my basement.

Creating a little breathing room by listening

The other morning, I was trying to explain to my husband, Stephen, about the canned tomato sauce recipe I was working on. I was leaving for a conference, and I needed him to process a gallon’s … more

By LAURIE STUART | 10/5/22

Birth announcements

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: Ryan Simon Donovan was born September 14, 2022 to Bridget and Scott Donovan of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Ann … more

10/5/22

It's important to take care of your health as you age, so you can enjoy those special times.

Center for Discovery model could hold key to healthy aging

HARRIS, NY — The Center for Discovery (CFD) and the John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) today released a report, prepared by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago … more

10/5/22

Escape planning

NATIONWIDE — If you are an older adult, or a person with a disability, it is all the more important that you plan an escape route in case of fire, according to the National Fire Protection … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/5/22

Constantly worried? You can try these seven tips on managing your thoughts.

How to stop constant worrying

Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you? It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health and everything else … more

By STAN POPOVICH | 1/31/24

Black Americans are twice as likely to develop dementia as whites, but are less likely to receive a diagnosis.

‘Twice the risk’

ONLINE — On Wednesday, June 15, the Alzheimer’s Association will host a webinar discussing the crushing impact that Alzheimer’s and other dementias have on the Black community. … more

6/7/22

Is it the common cold, the flu, RSV or COVID-19?

For yourself and others

NATIONWIDE — Seems like everyone’s walking around with the sniffles, the cough, the fatigue. What’s going on? Jodi Galaydick, M.D., an infectious disease, critical care … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 1/31/24

It's hot outside, and working hard outdoors in those conditions might be bad for your heart.

Research: Heat affects the immune system

WORLDWIDE — Short-term exposure to higher heat could increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, a recent study found. This might, in turn, increase … more

4/17/24

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers will offer the new COVID boosters beginning September 21.

Wayne Memorial holds clinics for new COVID boosters

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) will offer both the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines starting Wedensday, September 21 in Honesdale and Wednesday, … more

9/10/22

Honoring the Employee of the Year at Wayne Memorial Hospital. CEO Jim Pettinato, left, presents a plaque to Tousant Ennis.

‘Exemplary’

HONESDALE, PA — Tousant Ennis is Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Employee of the Year for 2023. Ennis is a phlebotomist on the second shift at the hospital lab and has been with Wayne … more

1/31/24

Birth announcements

Wayne Memorial Hospital announced the following births: Levi and Nevaeh were born January 7, 2024 to Georgeanna Gordon and Michael Giordano of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparent is Jennifer … more

1/31/24

Report: Cancer rates higher, more fatal in NEPA

SCRANTON, PA — The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI), a local community-based nonprofit organization, has released its latest report on cancer, titled “Cancer in Northeastern … more

1/31/24

Sullivan 180 is training trainers to teach kids about vaping.

Sullivan 180 to host vaping-prevention training

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan 180 will be holding two trainings in the CATCH My Breath Youth Vaping Prevention Program. The training will take place on two Fridays, February 16 and March 15, from … more

1/31/24

Registration open for therapeutic riding sessions at GAIT

MILFORD, PA — Registration is now open for GAIT’s winter sessions for therapeutic riding. Classes involve 30 minutes per week of riding for four weeks—Saturdays only. The next … more

1/31/24

Sprouts are incredibly good for your health.

Sprouts and your health

Since my junior year in high school, when I grew mung bean sprouts between moist paper towels in my mother’s dish cupboard, my consumption and knowledge of sprouts has expanded. For a … more

By JACQUELINE HERMAN | 12/17/22

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