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The Center for Cancer Wellness, Candy’s Place is currently hosting an art display entitled, “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” in the building’s gymnasium. 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. Pictured with the display…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare to complete a community health survey in the Marcellus Shale region of Northeast Pennsylvania. The survey, which will be conducted by Cancer Institute researchers, will document the current health status of residents of Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Pike, Sullivan,…

AseraCare Hospice in Clarks Summit recently made a contribution to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute 8th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day.  C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is a dress down day where individuals purchase and wear awareness t-shirts and pins to spread the word about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. The organization donated $1,000 to the cause, and…

AseraCare Home Health in Clarks Summit sponsored the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute 8th Annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day in March. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is a dress down day where individuals wear special awareness t-shirts and pins to spread the word about the importance of following colorectal cancer screening guidelines. The organization…

On June 4, 2011, the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute hosted the 19th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration in conjunction with a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees baseball game. Approximately 500 cancer survivors and caregivers from throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania attended the event at PNC Field in Moosic, PA. Jill Evans Kryston and Michael Costello, Cancer Survivors Celebration Committee Co-Chairs, were…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, in conjunction with Tobacco Free Northeast PA, hosted a World No Tobacco Day Awareness Event on May 31st at the Steamtown Mall in Scranton. World No Tobacco Day is a national event that occurs annually to alert the world about the impact of tobacco use on youth and adults. Locally,…

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, in conjunction with Tobacco Free Northeast PA, hosted a Student – Legislator Tobacco Discussion at the Dunmore Community Center on May 19th. Pennsylvania State Representatives Ken Smith and Kevin Murphy attended the event to discuss tobacco-related policies. Students from Scranton High School, West Scranton High School, Mid-Valley High School, and…

Throughout the month of May, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will host an art display entitled, “Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,” in the building’s main lobby. 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. Pictured with…