Archive for August 2014

A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life.  A wide range of emotions may follow a cancer diagnosis.  Some may feel shock; others may be scared, or even angry. Many people diagnosed with cancer often wonder what is next. Where can I go? Who can I talk to?…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently appeared on WYOU/WBRE’s “Newsmakers.”  The monthly public affairs program airs Sunday morning on WYOU at 6:30am and on WBRE at 11:30am. The panel discussed several topics, including the organization’s upcoming Cancer Survivors Celebration.  The show is hosted by Eyewitness News I-Team reporter, Andy Mehalshick, and Senior Producer, Jayne Ann Bugda.  The panel consisted of…

The Northeast Stars girls’ softball organization has launched its “Give Back to the Community” Fundraiser.  This year’s Grand Prize will be a choice of two models of Harley Davidson motorcycles. These include a 2015 Harley Davidson “Wide Glide” or a 2015 Harley Davidson “Street Bob.”  Tickets cost $20 each or 3 for $50. Director of…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute was recently featured in a HEALTHWATCH 16 Report on WNEP-TV for its Colorectal Cancer Screening Project.  The project is funded by a grant from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of NEPA. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT. For more information or to find out if you qualify,…

Committee members from the Nancy McCormick Volleyball Tournament recently presented a check for $4,000 to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The tournament is hosted each year at Dunmore High School during Memorial Day Weekend by a group of family and friends of the late Nancy McCormick.  Nancy was a teacher, loving wife, and mother of…