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Judi H Rock On 3 Planned for May 5th
Friends and family of a woman from Dunmore who lost her battle with cancer are planning their third annual fundraiser to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute in her memory. Judi Hartridge was a vibrant and giving nurse, who passed away at the age of 43 after a year-long battle with cancer. To honor her generous…
Read MoreCancer Planning Summit To Take Place April 11th
A Free one-day program to share current cancer control initiatives on the state and local level, and engage attendees in the development of a new Cancer Plan for Pennsylvania…
Read MoreHealth Survey in NEPA Marcellus Shale Region Completed
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently completed a Community Health Survey in the Marcellus Shale region of Northeast Pennsylvania. The project was undertaken by the Cancer Institute through funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. “A variety of issues related to “fracking” and other processes used to produce natural gas have contributed to community concerns…
Read MorePPL Supports Colorectal Cancer Awareness Initiative
PPL recently contributed $3,500 to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to support the organization’s C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is a dress down day where individuals wear awareness t-shirts and pins to spread the word about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Pictured at the check presentation are (left to…
Read MoreCancer Institute Welcomes Shoemaker, Quinn, and Uroskie to Board of Directors
Peter J. Danchak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, announces the recent appointment of Susan Shoemaker, J.D., Reverend Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., J.D., Ph.D., and Theodore W. Uroskie, M.D. to the Board of Directors. Ms. Shoemaker, of Wyoming, is Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Riggs Asset Management…
Read More10th Anniversary of C.A.S.U.A.L. Day Has Record Number of Participants
A record number of participants took part in the 10th Anniversary of C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day on March 21, 2013. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is a dress down day to raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection for colon cancer. The event is in memory of Helen Phillips, a…
Read MoreElizabeth Smart to Speak as part of Commonwealth Health System’s Healthy Woman Program
Commonwealth Health System is hosting an education event featuring Elizabeth Smart. The event is part of the organization’s Healthy Woman Program. The Healthy Woman program is a series of health education events designed to help you maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit. On March 28th, Elizabeth Smart will share her powerful story of recovery…
Read MoreCommittee Prepares for 10th Annual CASUAL Day
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute will host the 10th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer AwarenessSaves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day on March 21, 2013, in memory of Helen Phillips, a courageous woman who fought a battle against colon cancer and died in the summer of 2002. Colon and rectal cancers are one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in areas of Northeastern…
Read MoreThe Commonwealth Medical College to Host Program on Obesity
The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) will present its first Keystone Program for health care professionals and students. The program, entitled “The Obesity Epidemic – Prevention & Management,” will take place on April 6th from 7:30 am – 1 pm at TCMC in Scranton. This symposium is designed to provide physicians, other health care professionals, and educators…
Read MoreScranton Prep and Abington Heights Girls Basketball Teams Host 5th Annual Pink Night
The Scranton Preparatory and Abington Heights girls’ basketball teams recently worked together to raise $9,000 for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The two rival teams met on the court February 4, 2013, for their fifth annual Pink Night game. Both Abington Heights and Scranton Prep players wore special pink jerseys and many fans in the…
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