HONESDALE, PA — James Pettinato, Wayne Memorial CEO, announced that Carol Kneier has expanded her role from community health manager and will now serve as community relations manager.
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7/31/24
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HONESDALE, PA — PA State Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-139) recently visited the Honesdale VA Outpatient Clinic as part of a road trip to local veteran-support agencies. Olsommer toured the site, met …
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7/31/24
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MIDDLETOWN, NY — A partnership between Garnet Health’s Peter Frommer, M.D. Heart Center and the Columbia University Irving Medical Center means that interventionalist cardiologists are …
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7/31/24
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HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital has been using an advanced surgical robot, the Da Vinci Xi, from a California-based company since February.
This paves the way for an anticipated …
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7/31/24
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Most people have never heard about post-polio syndrome (PPS). In fact, many people born after the polio vaccine was introduced in 1955 might not have heard about polio—except that they needed …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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7/31/24
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The term “cognitive” has been on the lips of many of us recently after the presidential debate, in which President Biden had an episode of losing his train of thought.
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7/31/24
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Our home used to get all its water from a spring that had run steadily since at least the late 19th century. The water was crystal clear and delicious, and worked even …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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7/16/24
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Riley Ann Crum was born June 17, 2024 to Crystal and Walter Crum Jr. of Hawley, PA. Maternal grandparent is Monika McDonnell of Greentown, PA. Paternal grandparents are Walter and Julie Crum of …
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7/3/24
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The outdoor life has blossomed in our region, inviting us to embrace nature’s splendor. Usually, I grab whatever sunscreen is left over from previous years and run outside. I know I need to …
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By HEDY SCHNELLER
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7/3/24
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Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome them.
Here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their everyday anxieties, stresses and fears.
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By STAN POPOVICH
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7/2/24
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Summer is here and we are now planning our summer vacations—to domestic and international destinations as well as trips to the beach so we can get that nice “healthy” glow …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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7/2/24
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REGION — Two new community health workers (CHWs) will offer specialized services to patients at The Wright Center for Community Health and to residents of Northeast Pennsylvania, thanks to a …
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6/30/24
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New board members at Garnet Health MIDDLETOWN, NY — Virginia “Ginny” Rizzo has been named the new chair of the Garnet Health board of directors. Rizzo is vice president of Rizzo, …
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6/30/24
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WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education honored 65 resident and fellow physician graduates during its 45th annual commencement ceremony, held on June 22 at Mohegan …
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6/30/24
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HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) Auxiliary presented a check for $150,000 to Wayne Memorial CEO James Pettinato during the health system’s annual volunteer luncheon, held …
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6/30/24
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HONESDALE, PA — Laura Lynn Fierke joined Wayne Memorial Hospital’s neurology practice this past spring. Fierke works alongside Julianne O’Boyle, M.D., board-certified neurologist, …
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6/30/24
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HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale High School senior Cianna Tyler of Beach Lake received the 2024 Margaret and Ernest Lemnitzer Nursing Scholarship, awarded by the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. …
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6/30/24
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SCRANTON, PA — Unable to conceive a child or undergo fertility treatments, Dr. William Dempsey and his wife Laureen received a different miracle after turning to adoption shortly after getting …
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6/13/24
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DAMASCUS, PA — Got ticks? They’re everywhere. Learn more about them at “The Tiny Mighty Tick,” an educational workshop to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20 at the …
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6/11/24
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MILFORD, PA ― The Pike County Commissioners received the prestigious 2024 Dr. George Moerkirk Memorial Contribution to EMS Award for their dedication and work toward improving emergency medical …
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6/11/24
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