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Cancer 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…
Read MoreCancer Screenings Available for Uninsured/Underinsured
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute currently has openings in its Patient Navigation Program for uninsured and underinsured individuals who are not up to date with the recommended colon, breast, and cervical cancer screenings. Screening openings are for individuals that are at or above the recommended age to begin routine screening for breast, cervical or colon…
Read MorePA Senator John Blake Participates in Tobacco Discussion with Local Students
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently hosted a legislative tobacco discussion between Senator John Blake and students from Mid-Valley High School and Valley View High School. Senator Blake provided an overview for the students on various tobacco-related state legislative issues, such as the Clean Indoor Air Act and the lack of a tax on smokeless…
Read MoreLackawanna County Medical Society to Host “Health Fair in the Park”
Lackawanna County Medical Society’s 8th Annual Health Fair in the Park SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 Nay Aug Park 9 AM – 12 PM FREE TO THE PUBLIC WITH OVER 70 VENDORS FREE MULTIPLE HEALTH SCREENINGS LOCAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES CHILDREN’S FINGER PRINTING by DA’S OFFICE FREE GIVEAWAYS EDUCATIONAL HANDOUTS BASKET RAFFLE LOCAL HOSPITALS & PHYSICIANS ON…
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