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 understand the unique health care needs and opportunities that exist in our community.

Representatives from Wayne Memorial Health System and Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, along with other area rural health providers, visited the Wayne County Court House to accept the proclamation. The delegation acknowledged the commissioners’ commitment in meeting the health and medical needs of the greater Wayne County area. 

The commissioners praised the many accomplishments of Wayne Memorial as well as the Wright Center and the PureRejuv Wellness Center at the Himalayan Institute in working as partners for the benefit of everyone.

“I’ve watched it evolve through the years,” Wayne County Commissioner chair Brian Smith said. “I’m proud and happy and comfortable with the people we have in place.”

In addition to those in attendance, Lisa Davis, director of the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, joined the meeting by speakerphone. Davis commended everyone for the continued growth and success of healthcare in Wayne County, “What you do, we recognize and celebrate,” she said.