Archive for June 2012
Cancer Survivor Artwork Displayed at Vision Imaging
“Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” a display featuring artwork by local cancer survivors is currently being hosted by Vision Imaging of Kingston. The traveling piece features replications of ceramic tiles that were painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers through an art therapy project run by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Pictured with the…
Read MoreCancer Screenings Available for Uninsured/Underinsured
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute currently has openings in its Patient Navigation Program for uninsured and underinsured individuals who are not up to date with the recommended colon, breast, and cervical cancer screenings. Screening openings are for individuals that are at or above the recommended age to begin routine screening for breast, cervical or colon…
Read MorePA Senator John Blake Participates in Tobacco Discussion with Local Students
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently hosted a legislative tobacco discussion between Senator John Blake and students from Mid-Valley High School and Valley View High School. Senator Blake provided an overview for the students on various tobacco-related state legislative issues, such as the Clean Indoor Air Act and the lack of a tax on smokeless…
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