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Nominations Open for BCNEPA Gallery of Hope
Since 2000, the Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Gallery of Hope has been honoring breast cancer survivors from across northeastern and north-central Pennsylvania and sharing their stories to help educate others about the importance of screenings, early detection and early intervention in the fight against this disease. As we prepare to observe National Breast Cancer…
Read MoreCancer Survivor Artwork Hosted by Osterhout Library
The Osterhout Free Library is currently hosting an art display entitled, “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” in its Central Branch on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. The display was created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and features replications of ceramic tiles that were painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers through an art…
Read MoreUpcoming Resources for Ethical Health Care Decision-Making Seminar
Visiting Nurse Association Hospice & Home Health of Lackawanna County Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice of NEP A Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Marywood University PSNA District #4 Present Resources for Ethical Health Care Decision-Making Palliation: How Do We Get There From Here? Tuesday, October 16, 2012 For the General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Patients,…
Read MoreCancer Institute Welcomes Mary Finan Sewatsky, MD to Board of Directors
W. Scott Lynett, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, announces the recent appointment of Mary Finan Sewatsky, MD to the Board of Directors. Dr. Sewatsky, of Pittston, is the Chief Medical Officer at Moses Taylor Hospital and an affiliate faculty member at The Commonwealth Medical College. She is a…
Read MoreWilkes-Barre YMCA Hosts Cancer Survivor Art Display
The Wilkes-Barre YMCA is currently hosting a display of artwork painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers. “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” was created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and showcases replications of ceramic tiles painted as part of an art therapy program. The display will remain in the lobby of the YMCA until…
Read MorePenn Security Foundation Supports Patient Navigation Program
Penn Security Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to support the organization’s Patient Navigation Program. The Cancer Institute Patient Navigation Program will help uninsured and underinsured individuals access direct cancer-related health care services – from screening through diagnosis to treatment and aftercare. Pictured from left to right…
Read MoreScranton Municipal Men’s Golf Association Supports Cancer Institute
A portion of the proceeds from the 8th Annual John “Star” Marcinek Golf Tournament hosted by the Scranton Municipal Men’s Golf Association was recently donated to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. In addition to the $300 that will support local cancer programming, the event also helped pay for 85 junior golfers to play in the…
Read MoreJoin us for the 20th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration!
Cancer survivors, caregivers, and oncology medical professionals are invited to connect and re-unite with each other at the 20th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration hosted by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. This year, participants can choose between two locations/dates for the event. Survivors Celebration will be held on September 22, 2012 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre…
Read MoreCancer Survivor Artwork Displayed at Hoyt Library
A display of artwork painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers is currently being hosted by the Hoyt Library. “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” was created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and is made up of replications of ceramic tiles painted as part of an art therapy program. It will remain in the…
Read MoreCancer Survivor Artwork Displayed at Vision Imaging
“Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” a display featuring artwork by local cancer survivors is currently being hosted by Vision Imaging of Kingston. The traveling piece features replications of ceramic tiles that were painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers through an art therapy project run by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Pictured with the…
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