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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Names Chair for 14th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day
Timothy J. Farrell, MD was recently named chair for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 14th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. Timothy J. Farrell, MD, of Clarks Summit, is a surgeon for Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed his…
Read MoreMid Valley High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team Raises $1,100 at “Kicking for a Cause” Game
The Mid Valley High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team hosted their second annual “Kicking for a Cause” soccer game fundraiser in mid-October. This event raised $1,100 for the Judi H Rock On 6 event that benefits the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The fundraiser included the Mid Valley Boys Varsity Soccer Team playing against Old Forge…
Read MoreCancer Institute Showcases Local Breast Cancer Survivor’s Photograph on Holiday Card
Sandi Korshnak, a four-year breast cancer survivor from Moscow, recently partnered with the Cancer Institute to create the design for the organization’s annual holiday card. The photograph was taken in Roaring Brook Township. Each year, the Cancer Institute invites a local cancer survivor to submit artwork for the cover of a holiday card sent to…
Read MoreThank You for Making Our 25th Anniversary Year Special
Our President, Karen M. Saunders, took some time to thank everyone who helped to make our 25th Anniversary Year a year to remember. View our thank you video here. We are looking forward to working with the community this year too. Thank you for supporting NRCI.
Read MoreGateway and East Mountain Apartments Raises $1,513 to Support Cancer Navigation Screening Program
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute is extremely grateful to the residents of Gateway and East Mountain Apartments for their generous donation. The donation provided will help fund the Cancer Navigation Screening Program which assists individuals with limited resources to receive potentially life-saving screenings for breast, cervical, and colon cancer. The Cancer Institute is a community…
Read MoreJudi H Rock On 6 Raises $16,511 for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute is pleased to announce the Judi H Rock On 6 planning committee raised $16,511 (gross) from this year’s event. The dance party/fundraiser was held on October 1, 2016, at the St. Mary’s Center. The Judi H planning committee is made up of a group of friends and family of Judi…
Read MoreCancer Institute Releases Latest Local Cancer Surveillance Report
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local community-based nonprofit organization, has released the latest “Cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Incidence and Mortality for Common Cancers” surveillance report. The report is available here. This unique, locally-focused report was compiled by Cancer Institute Medical Director, Samuel Lesko, MD, MPH, and Surveillance Coordinator, Karen Ryczak, RN. The report documents…
Read MoreThe 2017 C.A.S.U.A.L. Day T-Shirt Color Is…
Thank you for being part of the first-ever online t-shirt vote for C.A.S.U.A.L. Day 2017. We appreciate your thoughts and input as our sponsors and team captains are the driving force behind this fundraiser and awareness campaign. The votes are in and the 2017 C.A.S.U.A.L. Day t-shirt color will be Forest Green. Save the…
Read MoreYou Will Decide the T-Shirt Color for C.A.S.U.A.L. Day 2017
For the first time in C.A.S.U.A.L. Day history, you have the power to determine the t-shirt color through an online vote! Your votes will decide the 2017 C.A.S.U.A.L. Day t-shirt color. This is a popular vote. Vote for your favorite t-shirt color today. VOTE HERE. You may be able to vote multiple times. Voting will end…
Read MoreJudi H Rock On 6 This Saturday, October 1st
Judi H Rock On 6 will take place, Saturday, October 1, 2016, at St. Mary’s Center from 6-11PM. Judi H Rock On 6, a dance party and raffle will feature live music from three legendary bands on one stage – Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change, Old Friends, The Gene Dempsey Orchestra, along with singer/songwriters Janice Gambo Chesna. Old Friends will be honored at the event as…
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