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10th 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…
Read MoreRailRiders Staff Support Cancer Institute
Members of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders front office staff recently contributed proceeds from one month of office dress down days to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The donation will help support local community and patient services, hospital and practice support services, and cancer surveillance programming coordinated by the Cancer Institute. Pictured (from left to right) are:…
Read MoreWal-Mart Transportation Center in Tobyhanna Supports Cancer Institute
Employees at Wal-Mart Transportation, LLC. in Tobyhanna, recently made a donation to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. The group raised funds through the sale of lapel pins and a “wear pink” day. They decided to donate the proceeds of more than $100 to the Cancer Institute to support local cancer programming. Pictured at the check presentation are…
Read MoreWestern 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…
Read MoreUniversal 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…
Read MoreSpirit 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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