Latest News from the Cancer Institute

Mick’s Barber Shop Raises $6,817 at Buzz Off Cancer 2017
August 10, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
Mick’s Barber Shop in Honesdale recently hosted Buzz Off Cancer 2017, a biennial fundraiser created in 2011, that raised $6,817.44 to support The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Buzz Off Cancer 2017 promoted cancer awareness and encouraged individuals to collect pledges from friends and family in return for having their hair or beard buzzed off. Mick’s […]
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Cancer Institute Names Chair for 25th Annual Cancer Survivors Day
August 3, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
Steven J. Scheinman, M.D., has been named chair for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 25th Annual Cancer Survivors Day- Honoring, Remembering, Sharing. As a cancer survivor himself, Dr. Scheinman is grateful for the opportunity to take on this role. Steven J. Scheinman, MD is president and dean of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and EVP and chief […]
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Hideout Golf Tournament Benefits Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
July 25, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
The Hideout POA’s HDA committee held their annual golf tournament on Saturday, July 15, 2017 and raised over $2,700 to benefit The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The tournament consisted of over 70 golfers. Sponsors were recognized along the course and there were raffle baskets. Each year The Hideout POA’s HDA committee hosts a golf tournament […]
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Duryea at Dusk Raises $12,511 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
July 12, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
The Duryea at Dusk committee raised $12,511 for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute at their first Duryea at Dusk 5K and Festival held in early June at the Duryea Community Park. The event featured a 5K run, a one mile fun walk and a festival including food, games, basket raffles, local business vendors and a […]
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania Awards $10,000 Grant to The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
June 27, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
The Prostate Cancer Awareness Alliance (PCAA) of NEPA recently awarded the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute with a $10,000 grant. This generous investment and partnership with PCAA will help the Cancer Institute provide a multifaceted approach to Men’s Health and Prostate Cancer Education and Awareness. The Cancer Institute will have the resources to host a range […]
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Cancer Institute Announces New Officers and Members to the Board of Directors
June 22, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
Christopher A. Peters, M.D., Chair of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently announced the appointment of Michele Churney, MSN, RN, and Edward Chabalowski to the Board of Directors. Michele Churney MSN, RN, is the Manager of Outpatient Services at Wayne Memorial Healthcare System. She is responsible for the operations and […]
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AllOne Foundation Awards $225,000 Multi-Year Grant to The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
June 6, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
The AllOne Foundation awarded the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute with a $225,000 multi-year grant. This investment will ensure the continuous work of the Cancer Screening Navigation Program for underserved residents of northeastern Pennsylvania to facilitate colon, breast, and cervical cancer screenings, and to identify and assist with barriers to screening, diagnosis and treatment while establishing […]
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Wilkes University Business Students Sell Socks to Benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
June 1, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
Four Wilkes University Freshmen Business majors, sold cancer awareness socks for a business management course and raised $113 to benefit The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. As part of their integrated management course, students were tasked with formulating a business idea and a product. This year long course consisted of pitching multiple ideas and presentations. The […]
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Mick’s Barber Shop Hosts Buzz Off Cancer 2017
June 1, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
Michele “Mick” Frigoletto, owner, of Mick’s Barber Shop will host the 4th biennial Buzz Off Cancer event on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Mick’s Barber Shop in Honesdale from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their hair, beard, or mustache buzzed. Buzzees are encouraged to raise donations to support […]
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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Recognizes One Point
May 22, 2017 By Northeast Regional Cancer Insitute
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently recognized One Point, Inc. for their contributions to the Cancer Institute’s annual colon cancer awareness campaign, C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is an awareness campaign about the importance of early detection and screening for colon cancer. In addition to the awareness, participants dress […]
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