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Local 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,…
Read MoreScranton Business and Professional Women to Host Ovarian Cancer Education Program
The Scranton Business and Professional Women’s group will recognize Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a related cancer education program at their monthly dinner on September 28, 2011. The dinner will take place at 6 p.m. at the Radisson’s Station Ballroom. The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute will present a short educational program entitled, “Listen to the…
Read MoreCancer Institute Announces New Hires
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently announced the additions of Ann Crisanti, Michelle Jones, Stacey Kiss, and Jane Mizerak to the organization’s staff. Crisanti, of Dickson City, has filled the position of Fiscal Director. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Scranton. Prior to joining the Cancer Institute, Crisanti had accumulated…
Read MoreSnö Cove to Host Fundraiser for Judi H. Rock On Memorial Fund
Snö CoveWater Park, Scranton, will host a fundraiser to support the Judi H. Rock On Memorial Fund on September 3rd, 2011. The park has agreed to donate 25% of gate sales for the day to the Fund, which is in memory of Judi A. Perry Hartridge (picture above), a woman from Dunmore who lost her…
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