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What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?
Many factors over the course of a lifetime can influence your breast cancer risk. You can’t change some factors, such as getting older or your family history, but you can help lower your risk … more
What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
Different people have different symptoms of breast cancer. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all. Some warning signs of breast cancer are: New lump in the breast or underarm … more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
What is new in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the U.S.
The American Cancer Society publishes projected numbers of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. The most recent report predicts that about 279,790 women this coming year will be … more
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Peg Pearsall is shown in the middle of cancer treatment. Although the Look Good Feel Better program made a difference, so did the fact that medications mitigate the side effects of treatment now.
It’s not what it was
BEACH LAKE, PA — Peg Pearsall knows about cancer. She had breast cancer back in 1991, and then gave back to the community by running a Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) program at Wayne … more
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Tackling cervical cancer screening disparities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Sara Hodgdon  shodgdon@hitch.org, (855) 277-4482  Tackling cervical cancer screening disparities NEW YORK STATE — Cervical … more
Updated vaccines are available against the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Fight the triple threat with vaccines
NORTHEAST PA — To help people guard against a potential triple threat of respiratory infections this fall and winter, The Wright Center for Community Health is offering access to newly updated … more
Sullivan County recognized National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with a butterfly display, placed in several locations in Liberty and Monticello.
Butterfly display sheds light on Sullivan deaths by suicide
MONTICELLO, NY — In September, Sullivan County recognized National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with a butterfly display in the front of the NAMI Sullivan County offices, at the … more
Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to help people dealing with chronic pain in the wake of the opioid epidemic.
Legislation could help people living with chronic pain
Legislation might begin to help people living with chronic pain WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced … more
Amanda Langseder has been appointed to the board of directors of New Hope Community.
Amanda Langseder joins New Hope board
LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Amanda Langseder, managing director of Sullivan 180, has joined the New Hope Community board of directors. Langseder’s appointment follows four new board members … more
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties earns award
REGION — Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a Superior Performer in 2022 for achieving an overall caregiver and family … more
Blood donations needed
NATIONWIDE — The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood and platelet shortage. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially type O blood donors and those … more
St. Josephs Place secures five-star rating from CMS
PORT JERVIS, NY –– St. Josephs Place, located on the campus of WMCHealth’s Bon Secours Community Hospital, recently received a five-star Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services … more
Winners of the Healthiest Fire Department challenge announced
LIBERTY, NY — The winners of the Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge were announced at the 94th annual Sullivan County Volunteer Fireman’s Parade recently. Securing first … more
Learn before you buy a hearing aid
NATIONWIDE — Thinking about buying an over-the-counter hearing aid? If you have mild-to-moderate hearing loss, it could be a less expensive solution—or you could miss out on important … more
Pamela Gaeng, nurse practitioner at Pike Family Health Center
Pamela Gaeng joins Pike Family Health Center
LORDS VALLEY, PA — Nurse Practitioner Pamela Gaeng, FNP-C, a long-time resident of Greeley, PA, is the primary care provider in her home community. Gaeng officially joined Wayne Memorial … more
Matthew Cellini, M.D.
Medical director of Lake Region Urgent Care appointed
HONESDALE, PA — Matthew Cellini, M.D. is the new medical director of Lake Region Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine (LR) LR, located at 273 Grandview Ave., treats non-life-threatening … more
There are ways to cope when you or a loved one has dementia. Find out how at Wayne Memorial's new support group for patients and their families.
WMH Alzheimer’s support group launches
HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital will hold a new, free, monthly support group for people living with dementia and their care partners. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of … more
Eight butterflies mark deaths from suicide in Sullivan County, NY.
Out of the Darkness walk returns
WMH Alzheimer’s support group launches HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital will hold a new, free, monthly support group for people living with dementia and their care … more
Medical assistant Melissa Lemus, left, is "thriving" in her new job at The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Practice, says Amber Bello, co-assistant manager of medical assistants. Bello oversees students while they get hands-on experience at The Wright Center as part of a training program offered by the Denver, CO-based National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement.
Scranton grad finds path forward as medical assistant
SCRANTON, PA — In one word, Melissa Lemus can sum up why she applied to the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) while trying to jump-start her career and land a job as … more
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Birth announcements
Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: Jack Edward Gustafson was born September 8, 2023 to Angelena and Jeremie Gustafson of Milanville, PA. Maternal grandparents are Mark … more
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