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Holiday Card Artist Request
Each year we highlight a local cancer survivor to share art for inclusion in our digital holiday card. We distribute the artwork to our email list and on our social media platforms. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Amanda at amanda.marchegiani@cancernepa.org for more information.
Read MoreA Grateful Thank You to Paul J. LaBelle
Early this summer, we shared the heartbreaking news of Paul J. LaBelle’s passing. Paul and his family have been steadfast friends of the Cancer Institute for decades. Paul has donated this time and talent at the Spirit of Hope Celebration event hosted by the Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors. Paul and his wife, Sharon…
Read MoreSave the Date for the Spirit of Hope Celebration
The Spirit of Hope Board of Ambassadors have set the 13th Annual Spirit of Hope Celebration for Friday, November 14, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The Tribute to Courage Honoree is John “Slick” Baum. This cocktail party celebration includes an open bar, food stations, live music…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: The Wright Center for Community Health
This summer, NRCI had the opportunity to collaborate with The Wright Center for Community Health and Lackawanna Valley Dermatology to host a skin cancer screening for the community. Information related to skin cancer in multiple languages was given to participants, specifically risks for skin cancer, how to reduce skin cancer risk, how to do a…
Read MoreRecognition of The Smeraldi Family
Dr. Alessandro Smeraldi (late) and his wife, Gail Smeraldi have been involved as the CASUAL Day chairs since 2024. As chairs, they have gone above and beyond the role and brought new energy and excitement to this educational and awareness campaign about the early detection and screening for colon cancer. Their personal story has made…
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured
The Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured, located at The University of Scranton, has been providing free health care to uninsured residents of our Lackawanna County community since 2008. After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, the Leahy Clinic reopened in early 2024 through a partnership between The University and the Geisinger…
Read MoreCancer Institute Announces New Officers and Members to the Board of Directors
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s Board of Directors elected new officers. Holly Roever Carron, was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors, Maria Montoro Edwards, Ph.D, Vice Chair, Susan Belin, Secretary and John Ruddy, DPS, CFA, CPA, Treasurer. In addition to the new officers, the Board of Directors appointed four new Board members, Gail…
Read MoreSave the Date: NEPA Gives 2024
NRCI is looking forward to participating in the 5th NEPA Gives on June 6-7.
Read MoreMajor Investment in Navigation Program Database
The Community Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program is a cancer screening initiative focused on education, barrier reduction and facilitation of screenings for breast, cervical, colon and lung cancer while connecting or reconnecting all participants to a medical home to ensure ongoing preventative care.
Read MoreThe Dynamic Duo- Gail and Alessandro
This year’s CASUAL Day chairs, Dr. Alessandro Smeraldi and his wife, Gail, brought new contagious energy and enthusiasm to our educational and awareness colon cancer campaign.
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