HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) congratulates the most recent graduates in its National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) program.
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12/4/24
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Benson Bryce Daniels was born October 2, 2024 to Rochelle and Chris Daniels of Prompton, PA. Maternal grandparent is Mary Beth Roche of Archbald, PA. Paternal grandparent is Margaret Non of Waymart, …
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12/4/24
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POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The 26th annual Making Healthful Decisions conference was held in November at Dutchess Community College for over 100 teachers, human service professionals, educators, …
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12/4/24
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SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Center for Community Health is partnering with Friendship House to improve access to whole-person primary health services, especially for individuals with complex …
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12/4/24
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NATIONWIDE — GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for managing type 2 diabetes, have rapidly emerged as highly effective treatment options for obesity. Medications such as semaglutide …
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12/4/24
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LIBERTY, NY — The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program is a new offering from Cornell Cooperative Extension that celebrates healthy aging and educates older adults on a …
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12/4/24
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HONESDALE, PA — November 21 was recognized as National Rural Health Day throughout Wayne County. A proclamation issued by the Wayne County Commissioners encouraged everyone to see and …
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12/4/24
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HAWLEY, PA — For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Center is in development at Woodloch Resort and is expected to serve more than 4,000 people annually. Groundbreaking is scheduled for spring …
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12/4/24
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In September, the nation reached a major milestone when the Treasury Department announced that 50 million Americans have received healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act since it took …
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By MARY HADDAD for InsideSources.com
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12/4/24
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MIDDLETOWN, NY — The Regional Food Bank has partnered with Hope Kitchen executive chef and founder John Doherty and Garnet Health to introduce the next generation of nutritious shelf-stable …
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12/4/24
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NATIONWIDE — More than a quarter of new mothers have fallen asleep recently while feeding their babies, putting the infants at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according …
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12/4/24
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LIBERTY, NY — On November 13, Sullivan 180 brought together nearly 20 community leaders from government, education, public health, substance use treatment and law enforcement for the first …
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12/4/24
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Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling
With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety …
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11/22/24
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PENNSYLVANIA — “Before the holiday season begins, Pennsylvanians should protect themselves and their family from severe respiratory illness by ensuring they are up to date on their flu, …
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11/20/24
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NATIONWIDE — Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security …
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11/20/24
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NEW YORK STATE — An AARP survey recently found that rural family caregivers are stressed, cutting work hours or even leaving jobs because they do not have enough help.
A survey of …
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11/20/24
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HONESDALE, PA — National Pharmacy Week was held October 20-26. It was a time to recognize the powerful impact the pharmacy department has on patients at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH).
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11/20/24
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UPDATED AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED
In Effect for Sunday, Nov. 10, for the New York City Metro Region, Lower Hudson Valley and Upper Hudson Valley Regions
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Fine particulate matter in the air
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11/10/24
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11/9/24
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NEW YORK STATE — The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide) highlighted Medicare scams during open enrollment. That period ends Saturday, December 7.
Maria Alvarez, executive …
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11/6/24
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