Archive for August 2011
Snö Cove to Host Fundraiser for Judi H. Rock On Memorial Fund
Snö CoveWater Park, Scranton, will host a fundraiser to support the Judi H. Rock On Memorial Fund on September 3rd, 2011. The park has agreed to donate 25% of gate sales for the day to the Fund, which is in memory of Judi A. Perry Hartridge (picture above), a woman from Dunmore who lost her…
Read MoreCancer Institute Announces New Hires
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently announced the additions of Ann Crisanti, Michelle Jones, Stacey Kiss, and Jane Mizerak to the organization’s staff. Crisanti, of Dickson City, has filled the position of Fiscal Director. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Scranton. Prior to joining the Cancer Institute, Crisanti had accumulated…
Read MoreEthical Health Care Decision-Making Seminar
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute is glad to be working in conjunction with VNA Hospice & Home Health of Lackawanna County, Community Medical Center, Northeast PA Hospice, Moses Taylor Hospital, Marywood University, and PSNA District #4 to host the 8th Annual Resources for Ethical Health Care Decision-Making Seminar on October 18, 2011, from 8 a.m.…
Read MoreCancer Survivor Artwork Hosted by Maternal & Family Health Services
Maternal & Family Health Services, in conjunction with Humford Equities/Realty, is currently hosting an art display entitled, “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” in the lobby of 15 Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The display was created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and features replications of ceramic tiles that were painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors…
Read MorePublic Invited to Attend “Alice in Wonderland” Pink Tea
Women of all ages are invited to attend the Wyoming County Cancer Partnership Third Annual Pink Tea on Saturday, October 8th at the Keystone College Hibbard Campus Center. The theme for this year’s tea is “Alice in Wonderland” and related characters will be in attendance to interact with guests. The Tea will take place from…
Read MoreSusan G. Komen Race for the Cure to be held September 10th
Komen Northeastern Pennsylvania Race for the Cure September 10, 2011 Scranton, PA All funds from the Komen NEPA Race for the Cure go toward local community breast health and breast cancer education, screening and treatment grants. Visit www.komennepa.org for more information or to register.
Read MoreCancer Institute to Host Event Marking its 20th Anniversary
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local community-based nonprofit, will mark its 20th Anniversary during a community celebration to be held on September 15, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. The planning committee for the event, co-chaired by Susan Belin, Dr. Harmar Brereton, Sue Kluger, and Thomas Pugh, has chosen the celebration theme to be, “Easing the…
Read MoreEynon-Archbald Lions Club Supports the Cancer Institute
The Eynon-Archbald Lions Club recently made a $900 donation to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The funds were raised during the organization’s recent “Fun Walk” and donated in honor of a member of the club, Jerry Wasley. Pictured at the check presentation are (standing from left): Rich Guman, Ed Fairbrother, Patti Fairbrother, Karen Rapoch, Pam Savitski,…
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