Archive for July 2020
Cancer Screening During a Pandemic
Screening for cancers using evidence-based screening tests saves lives. Screenings are available for breast, cervical, colon and lung cancers. In the first half of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many routine screenings could not be completed in a timely fashion. According to the National Cancer Institute, this could account for thousands of missed cancer…
Read MoreDuryea at Dusk Raises $5,500 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
The Duryea at Dusk Committee raised $5,500 for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute for the fourth year of their 5K and 1-mile walk that transitioned to a virtual race due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants registered online and were encouraged to complete their 5K or 1-mile safely around their neighborhood, on a treadmill, track or at…
Read MoreCancer Institute Announces New Officers and Member to the Board of Directors
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s Board of Directors elected new officers. Susan Shoemaker was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors, William Conaboy, Esq., Vice-Chair, Fr. Herbert Keller, Secretary and Jackie Brozena, Treasurer. In addition to the new officers, the Board of Directors appointed Glen Digwood, D.O., FACP to the Board of Directors. Glen Digwood,…
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