Western Wayne Students Support Cancer Institute

Western Wayne Students Support Cancer Institute

Members of the Western Wayne Middle School Community Attitude Toward Success (C.A.T.S.) Club recently supported the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.  The group donated proceeds from a dress down day they hosted at the school in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The group raised a total of $442 through their efforts. Pictured at the check…

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Universal Printing Company Supports Cancer Institute Holiday Card

Universal Printing Company Supports Cancer Institute Holiday Card

Universal Printing Company recently supported the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Holiday greeting card. The card features a winter photograph taken by cancer survivor Hank Goldman. It was sent to more than 600 Cancer Institute partners and supporters at the start of the Holiday Season. In gratitude for their generous support, the Cancer Institute presented Universal Printing Company with…

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Spirit of Hope Celebration Raises More Than $45,000 to Support Cancer Institute

Spirit of Hope Celebration Raises More Than $45,000 to Support Cancer Institute

Members of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Board of Ambassadors recently met for a wrap-up discussion of the Spirit of Hope Celebration which they hosted in November to benefit the Cancer Institute Patient Navigation Program. During the meeting, the group presented a check for more than $45,000 to the Cancer Institute to help un/underinsured individuals…

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Chesapeake Energy Supports Patient Navigation Program

Chesapeake Energy Supports Patient Navigation Program

Chesapeake Energy Corporation recently provided $10,000 to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to support the organization’s Patient Navigation Program. The funding will focus on program participants from Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties. The Cancer Institute Patient Navigation Program helps uninsured and underinsured individuals access direct cancer-related health care services – from screening through diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.…

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Danchak, Dewar, and Sewatsky Named Co-Chairs for 10th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day

Peter Danchak, William R. Dewar III, MD, and Mary Finan Sewatsky, MD were recently named co-chairs of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute 10th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness SavesUnlimited Adult Lives) Day.    Mr. Danchak, of Clarks Summit, is the regional president of the Northeast Pennsylvania region of PNC Bank.  He serves as co-chair of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission…

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Back Mountain Memorial Library Hosts Display of Cancer Survivor Art

Back Mountain Memorial Library Hosts Display of Cancer Survivor Art

The Back Mountain Memorial Library, Dallas, will host the “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” art display throughout the month of December. The display, created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, features replications of ceramic tiles that were painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers through an art therapy project. Through the project, participants were encouraged…

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Keystone College ROTARACT Club Supports Cancer Institute

Keystone College ROTARACT Club Supports Cancer Institute

Members of the Keystone College ROTARACT Club recently held a breast cancer awareness walk to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.   The event was held on October 19 and began at the Keystone College Green.  A party for participants was held after the walk and sponsored by The Rotary Club.  More than $800 was raised to support the…

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Join Us for a “Diva Friday” Breast Cancer Awareness Event!

Join Us for a "Diva Friday" Breast Cancer Awareness Event!

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is partnering with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute for a “Dive Friday” breast cancer awareness event! Join us Friday, October 26th Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs BREAKERS BAR 5 – 7 P.M. Event will feature: Complimentary Buffet! Happy Hour Drink Features! &…

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“Hands on Health” Trunks Available at Local Libraries

Hands on Health

The Northeast Library District currently has three “Hands on Health” Trunks circulating throughout its libraries.  Each trunk features health information and interactive displays related to one of three topics: Children’s Fitness and Nutrition, Adult Fitness and Nutrition, and Healthy Choices Cancer Awareness.  The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and Marywood University will also be offering educational…

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After Cancer Treatment Program to be Offered at Riverside Rehabilitation

Riverside Rehabilitation in Plains will host a program for cancer survivors on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 6:30pm. The free program, entitled “After Cancer Treatment: What to Do When Treatment is Completed,” will be presented by a community educator from the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. It is open to all cancer survivors and their families/caregivers.…

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