PORT JERVIS, NY — St. Josephs Place, located on the campus of WMCHealth’s Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, recently received a five-star nursing home rating from the …
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9/6/23
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Sharing the journey
HAWLEY, PA — The fourth annual Wayne/Pike Suicide Awareness Prevention and Remembrance Walk will be held on Saturday, September 16 at the Wallenpaupack Area High …
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9/6/23
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HONESDALE, PA — For some children (and adults), getting a blood test can be pretty scary.
Cuddly teddy bears can help, according to many child health experts. The Garing family, which owns …
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9/6/23
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NATIONWIDE — The opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, wreaking havoc on individuals, families and communities across countries.
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By SOMAR HADID
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9/6/23
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SCRANTON, PA — One of the fastest-growing careers in health care has nothing to do with direct medical care.
Using their encyclopedic knowledge of local resources, community health …
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9/6/23
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MONTICELLO, NY — Overdose deaths are not limited to young people. They are all people.
According to the New York State Department of Health, Sullivan County holds the highest rate of …
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By LAURIE STUART
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9/6/23
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It’s possible to overdose on all types of drugs, including methamphetamine, alcohol and prescription (pharmaceutical) medication including benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics, anti-convulsant and …
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8/30/23
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There’s lots of help available for people who are dependent on opioids. The types of help available include getting support, learning how to change your behavior or taking medications to reduce …
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8/30/23
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Many people are prescribed medications containing opioids for treating pain, often after an injury or surgery. Most opioids are used to treat pain that is moderate to severe. Mild (low-level) pain …
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8/30/23
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WAYMART, PA — Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of residents and staff, Wayne Woodlands Manor is temporarily restricting visitation as of today at its facility in …
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8/18/23
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HONESDALE, PA — The Alzheimer’s Association and Wayne Memorial Hospital will present an educational program on Thursday, August 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
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8/16/23
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HONESDALE, PA — Leaders from Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) were presented with a proclamation from the Wayne County Commissioners that declared August 6-12 as National Health …
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8/13/23
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NEW YORK STATE — Community Based Services (CBS) announced plans to merge with In Flight, Inc., a New York-based organization that provides residential, community and day habilitation services …
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8/10/23
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Pediatrician Melissa Jones, DO, Returns to NEPA
HONESDALE, PA — After 13 years away, living in multiple states and working with people of all demographics, board-certified pediatrician …
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8/2/23
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SCRANTON, PA — Staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Intergovernmental & External Affairs …
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8/2/23
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Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:
Wrenley Mae Hoffman was born July 3, 2023 to Katherine I. Schwab and Dylan J. Hoffman of Damascus, PA. Maternal grandparents are Delvin F. …
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8/2/23
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NATIONWIDE — On the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sen. Bob Casey, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced new legislation …
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8/2/23
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Beginning last year, there have been record numbers of first-time and seasoned travelers booking flights and cruises to international destinations. These locations promise to provide you with …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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8/2/23
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NATIONWIDE — Baxter International Inc. announced it has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps in the U.S. and Puerto Rico …
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8/1/23
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PENNSYLVANIA — More than 100 partners are working together to meet the goal of having 50 percent of eligible Pennsylvanians registered as organ, eye and tissue donors.
Donate Life …
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8/1/23
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