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Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to partner with the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNet)
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute was recently selected to partner with the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNet). CISNet is a consortium of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-sponsored researchers that use statistical models to help develop cancer control strategies. “This partnership offers a unique opportunity for our region to benefit from bringing nationally recognized…
Read MoreSamuel Lesko, MD, MPH Presents Local Study at PA Medical Society Annual Meeting
Samuel Lesko, MD, MPH, Director of Research/Medical Director at the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently presented at the Pennsylvania Medical Society annual House of Delegates in Hershey, PA. The session, which was entitled “Overview for Physicians on Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Fracking,” was attended by approximately 200 physicians from across the state. Dr. Lesko spoke…
Read MoreLocal Program for Healthcare Professionals to Focus on National Lung Screening Trial
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and Community Medical Center will present an upcoming program for healthcare professionals focusing on the National Lung Screening Trial. Aseracare Hospice is also supporting the program through an educational grant. “Overview of the Design and Preliminary Results of the National Lung Screening Trial” will take place on October 29th, 2011…
Read MoreLocal Women Attend “Alice in Wonderland” Pink Tea
More than 40 area women recently gathered at Keystone College to attend a “Pink Tea” hosted by the Wyoming County Cancer Partnership. With many guests dressed in their best pink attire, the group enjoyed tea, sandwiches, and desserts while learning about breast cancer risk factors and screening recommendations from the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. Characters…
Read MorePCAA of NEPA to Host Fine Wine Event
Join us for an evening of Chef-Inspired Gourmet Food Paired with Fine Wines. October 27, 2011 from 6 PM – 9 PM at the Glenmaura National Golf Club Music by Tony Vergnetti from Exact Change. $75 per person – make checks payable to PCAA of NEPA
Read MoreThank You to Mick’s Barber Shop!
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently presented Mick Frigoletto of Mick’s Barber Shop with a plaque recognizing the business for their contribution to the Cancer Institute through the “Buzz Off Cancer” fundraiser. At the presentation from left are: William Dewar, MD; Mick Frigoletto; Sherry Gardner, RN, BSN, OCN; and Bob Durkin.
Read MoreCancer Institute Employees Support Komen Race for the Cure
Employees of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently supported the 2011 Susan G. Komen NEPA Race for the Cure. All funds raised from the 5k go toward local community breast health and breast cancer education, screening and treatment grants. Pictured from left are Cancer Institute employes: Bob Durkin, Laura Toole, Lisa Molinari, Karen Cimino, Ann…
Read MoreProstate Cancer Awareness Initiative Provides Life-Saving Information to Local Golfers
Golf members of the Glenmaura National Golf Club recently were part of a unique initiative to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The Prostate Cancer Awareness Alliance of Northeast Pennsylvania (PCAA) and the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute partnered with the golf league to create specialized score cards for their members. The cards featured information on prostate…
Read MoreLiving Pink Ribbon of Hope
Please consider joining the membership of The Abington Heights Civic League, Inc. as they join hands to form the second annual “Living Pink Ribbon of Hope” in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Cheryl Kaiser of Kaiser Fine Photography will photograph the living ribbon, and awareness posters including the photograph will be distributed throughout the…
Read MoreHealth Survey in NEPA Marcellus Shale Region Beginning
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local nonprofit organization, will be mailing questionnaires to 500 randomly selected local residents in the coming weeks as part of a community health survey in the Marcellus Shale region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The survey seeks to document the current health status of residents of Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Pike,…
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