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NEW YORK STATE — With a statewide air quality alert, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said that today’s air quality was the worst in memory. … more

By LAURIE STUART | 6/7/23

Ebersole joins The Wright Center

SCRANTON, PA — Brian Ebersole, a longtime community organizer, has been named vice president of academic affairs and associate designated institutional official for The Wright Centers for … more

1/31/24

The Wright Center for Community Health has received a nearly $60,000 grant to expand treatment and recovery services in Pike County for pregnant women and new mothers with substance use disorders...

Helping women with substance use disorder

PIKE COUNTY, PA — The Wright Center for Community Health has received a nearly $60,000 grant to expand treatment and recovery services in Pike County for pregnant women and new mothers … more

1/31/24

POMA donates an osteopathic treatment bed to The Wright Center. Pictured are Samantha Ponce, National Network Program coordinator at The Wright Center, left; A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine students Douglas Fisher, Amanda Munkres McDonald and Sandy Durosier; and Dr. Swallow...

Wright Center receives osteopathic manipulation treatment table

SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education recently received an osteopathic manipulation treatment table from the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA). … more

1/31/24

The Sprint Print fundraiser check presentation. Pictured are, in the back row are Denise Avrich, left; Zack Sosnowski; Eric Sarnoski; Eric Sohns; Matt Deska; and Bill Kupinski. In the front row are Kathleen McHugh, left; Nate Zaur; Kristy Jamison; Amanda E. Marchegiani; Danielle Casey; and Laura Kinney...

Sprint Print raises $1,000 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute

CHINCHILLA, PA — In 2023, Sprint Print hosted a fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI). Through their efforts, they raised $1,000 to help ease the … more

1/31/24

An illustration of a chronically affected kidney.

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts about 37 million people in the United States and leads to significant health care costs, disability and a shortened life expectancy, especially if the disease is … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 4/5/23

Strategic plan outlines support for rural Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH) launched its 2024-2027 strategic plan, which focuses on enhancing the health status of rural Pennsylvanians and ensuring that they … more

1/31/24

Treating insect bites

We are enjoying our warmer summer season here in the Catskills. Besides the warm weather and sun, we are also experiencing stings and bites from a wide variety of insects, bees, wasps and flies. … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 8/4/22

Addressing cultural health gaps

Note: By the time this goes to print, the week will be half over. But the themes are important year-round. NATIONWIDE — People of all socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures deserve to live … more

By WILLIAM DEMPSEY, M.D. | 4/5/23

Picnic safely in the heat

PIKE COUNTY, PA — The warm months are here, and the Pike County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) wants to remind everyone, especially seniors, to be careful with food. Food delivered by county … more

8/4/22

Jonathan Schiller returns as CEO of Garnet Health

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Jonathan Schiller, formerly the CEO of Garnet Health - Catskills, has returned to the system as Garnet Health president and CEO. He officially starts work on June … more

4/5/23

Argyro Paspalas, Pike County resident, (center) was one of four winners in a random drawing of survey participants. She's accepting her gift card from Carol Kneier, Community Health manager, left; and Lisa Champeau, director of communications and development,right.

COVID, mental health top WMH health-needs survey

HONESDALE, PA — Programs to address COVID-19 concerns, both physical and mental, as well as other mental health services, topped a list of still-unmet needs in a recent Wayne Memorial Hospital … more

8/4/22

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...

Birth announcements and more

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

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