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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

The Wright Center is offering vaccines against the BA.4 and BA.5 variants of COVID-19.

Wright Center offers ‘updated boosters’

NORTHEASTERN PA — The Wright Center for Community Health is now administering the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine boosters that target the original strain of the coronavirus and the two … more

9/5/22

It might hurt a bit, but that shot might keep the flu away this winter.

Get your flu shot

EVERYWHERE — Flu vaccines are now available for patients at the Wright Center for Community Health’s network of community health centers in northeast Pennsylvania. Most people are … more

9/5/22

It still gets hot in September

NATIONWIDE — Extreme heat poses risks for loved ones with dementia.The Alzheimer’s Association suggests ways to keep people safe and comfortable. The heat can be especially stressful and … more

9/2/22

After receiving extensive dental treatment at The Wright Center for Community Health, Scranton native James Coursen, 21, says, "I can actually smile without being worried about it."

Wright Center dental team salvages man’s damaged teeth, confidence

SCRANTON, PA — James Coursen shielded his top teeth from view all the time, even adopting an awkward way of holding his hand and fork in front of his mouth during meals with friends. His … more

8/31/22

Texting so teens can find care

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Access: Supports for Living has launched a free, confidential text line to support youth struggling with mental health and substance use challenges, bullying, self-harm, … more

BY ACCESS: SUPPORTS FOR LIVING | 8/31/22

High blood pressure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of dementia

NATIONWIDE — Experiences of high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of vascular dementia and accelerated brain aging, according to studies reported … more

8/31/22

A little of this and a little of that in the produce share for friends and co-workers.

Finding control by losing it

It’s been a hot, quick summer. I remember being shocked when we whizzed by Memorial Day, and I’m a bit flabbergasted that we now face the beginning of September. In a blink of an eye, it … more

By LAURIE STUART | 8/31/22

A new counselor, providers in primary care and pediatrics

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) announced the addition of three new staff members. Stephanie Walsh-Roumiantseva is a family nurse practitioner; Taryn Donnelly … more

8/31/22

Orthopaedic surgeon Jeffrey Mogerman scaling back

HONESDALE, PA — Jeffrey Mogerman, M.D., is continuing his orthopaedic practice at Wayne Memorial Hospital after over 30 years of work in the region, but he is scaling back to a one-half-time … more

8/31/22

Childhood trauma reverberates throughout a person's life.

How does childhood trauma influence your life?

How does childhood trauma influence your life? This is not going to be an article with definitive information, as there are many different types of traumas with too many possible effects. But … more

By KIM OLVER | 8/31/22

Poverty, low wages linked to dementia risk

Socioeconomic deprivation, including neighborhood disadvantages and persistent low wages, are associated with higher dementia risk, lower cognitive performance and faster memory decline, according to … more

8/24/22

Getting the shots you need for school doesn't just help keep your child healthy; they protect the community as well.

Review of childhood immunizations and school requirements

Parents are aware of the many issues involved in getting their infants, toddlers and school-aged children immunized in order to attend pre-K through 12 grade. The number of required vaccines keeps … more

By JAMES LOMAX, M.D. | 8/10/22

Eduardo Avila and his Wounded Warrior service dog, Raider

Service dogs and farmers' markets

ATI service dog is veteran’s best friend MONTICELLO, NY — When Eduardo Avila was wounded by an IED during his last combat tour in Iraq, he sustained permanent injuries which affected … more

8/9/22

The experience of racism is associated with lower memory scores and worse cognition in midlife and old age.

Poor memory, cognitive decline and racism

NATIONWIDE — Experiences of structural, interpersonal and institutional racism are associated with lower memory scores and worse cognition in midlife and old age, especially among Black … more

8/7/22

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

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

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 cleft … more

8/4/22

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

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

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