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Abington Heights and Scranton Prep Girls’ Basketball Teams to host “Pink Night”
Two local high school girls’ basketball teams are once again partnering to help raise awareness of breast cancer. The Scranton Preparatory School Classics and Abington Heights Lady Comets will face off on January 27, 2012, for the fourth annual “Pink Night.” This year’s contest will take place at the Scranton Prep Saint Francis Xavier Center…
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 festive artwork by local cancer survivor, Laura Slocum, and 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…
Read MoreDanchak, Densevich Named Co-Chairs for 9th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day
Peter Danchak, of Clarks Summit, and Mary Densevich, South Abington Township, have agreed to co-chair the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute 9th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. Mr. Danchak is the regional president of the Northeast Pennsylvania region of PNC Bank. He serves as co-chair of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment…
Read MoreBlue Cross Grant Supports Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently received an $8,372 grant from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to support a cancer screening and education program for un/underinsured individuals across three counties. The Cancer Institute Cancer Patient Navigation Program aims to increase colon, breast, and cervical cancer screenings and offer support from…
Read MoreCancer Institute Thanks Holiday Card Artist
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently presented Laura Slocum, of Shavertown, with a recognition plaque thanking her for her contribution of artwork for the cover of the Cancer Institute 2011 holiday card. Slocum, an ovarian cancer survivor, created a festive watercolor featuring classic holiday candy. Pictured above is Laura receiving the recognition plaque from Cancer…
Read MoreLocal Cancer Survivor’s Artwork Featured on Holiday Card
Laura Slocum (right) poses in front of a mural she painted at The Center for Cancer Wellness, Candy’s Place, with Center Coordinator, Nicole Farber (left).[/caption]Laura Slocum of Shavertown recently partnered with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to create a design for the organization’s 2011 Holiday Card. Each year, the Cancer Institute invites a local cancer…
Read MoreDrew Torigian, MD, MA, Speaks at Local Program for Healthcare Professionals
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and Community Medical Center recently presented a program for healthcare professionals featuring a keynote address by Drew Torigian, MD, MA, Principal Investigator of the National Lung Screening Trial from the University of Pennsylvania. The program, entitled “Overview of the Design and Preliminary Results of the National Lung Screening Trial,” also…
Read MoreLocal Woman Winner of “The Pink Lady” Guitar Raffle
Kathy Burns, of Throop, was the winner of a raffle for a customized pink guitar nicknamed “The Pink Lady.” The guitar was raffled off as part of the Judi H Rock On Fundraiser, which was held by a group of friends and family of a woman from Dunmore who lost her battle with cancer. All…
Read MoreBlue Cross of NEPA Hosts “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph”
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently hosted the “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” an art display in the lobby of its Wilkes-Barre operations center. The display, created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, features replications of ceramic tiles that were painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers through an art therapy project. Through the…
Read MoreCancer Institute Names Patient Navigator Assistant
Jessika Haynos, of Scranton, has joined the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute as a patient navigator assistant. She is responsible for supporting the newly formed Patient Navigation program at the Cancer Institute, as well as other community and patient services programs. Haynos received a bachelor’s degree in health administration from the University of Scranton and is…
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