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The Blue Ribbon Foundation Supports THRIVE Cancer Wellness Program
The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently presented a grant to the Greater Pittston YMCA to support the THRIVE (To Help Restore and Increase Vitality through Exercise) Cancer Wellness Program. The YMCA is hosting this individualized exercise and nutrition program for cancer survivors and their families in partnership with the Northeast…
Read MoreThe Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care to Host a Lung Cancer Support Group
The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 at 6:30 pm, and thereafter on the first Wednesday of every months at 6:30 pm. Location: The Center for Comprehensive Cancer Care 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 7 Scranton PA 18508…
Read MoreFree Mammogram Screening Offered by The Foundation for Cancer Care
Free Mammogram Screening Hosted by The Foundation for Cancer Care For Women without health insurance. Saturday June 8, 2013 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Delta Medix Breast Cancer Center, 236 Penn Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Read MoreLocal Women in Need Get Life-Saving Breast Cancer Screenings
American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer mobilizes education and screening for breast cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania In 2012, hundreds of Northeast Pennsylvania residents joined forces to change the course of breast cancer forever at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk. The funds raised are helping the American Cancer Society do…
Read MoreMick’s Barber Shop in Honesdale to Host “Buzz Off Cancer”
A one day event to benefit the Multiple Myeloma research Foundation and Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Our goal is to create awareness & money for Multiple Myeloma. Barbers and Hairstyles form Main Street come together for three hours of FUNdraising and head buzzing!
Read MoreJudi 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…
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