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. …
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3/5/24
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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 …
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By ELIZABETH REEVES
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3/5/24
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In 2022, the CDC reported that chronic pain significantly impacts the daily lives of an estimated 50 million-plus people each year. Developing one of the pain syndromes can significantly impair the …
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3/5/24
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NATIONWIDE — Stroke survivors were more likely to remain physically active or even exercise more after their stroke if they lived in neighborhoods with easy access to recreational centers and …
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2/29/24
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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 …
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2/28/24
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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 …
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2/14/24
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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 …
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By BRIAN SCANLAN, M.D.
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2/14/24
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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) …
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2/6/24
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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 …
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By VICKY GEMME
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2/5/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education recently received an osteopathic manipulation treatment table from the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA).
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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1/31/24
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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 …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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1/31/24
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