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Blue 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…
Read MoreNortheast 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…
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