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Cancer Institute Announces New Officers
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s Board of Directors elected new officers. Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards was elected as Chair of the Board of Directors, David Grega, CPA , Vice Chair, Holly Roever Carron, Secretary and John Ruddy, DPS, CFA, CPA, Treasurer. Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards serves as President and CEO of Maternal and Family Health Services…
Read MoreRiverside School District Raises $1,530 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
Riverside School District hosted a colon cancer awareness t-shirt fundraiser in March to sell to students, teachers, and families in the school district to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s colon cancer education and awareness campaign, CASUAL (Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. This is the third year the district has hosted this…
Read MoreCancer Institute Releases Latest Local Cancer Surveillance Report
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local community-based nonprofit organization, has released the latest report on cancer, “Cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Incidence and Mortality for Common Cancers”. The report is available at: https://cancernepa.org/ This unique, locally focused report was compiled by Cancer Institute Vice President of Cancer Surveillance, Karen Ryczak, RN and Medical Director, Samuel…
Read MoreCancer Institute Releases Latest Local Cancer Surveillance Report
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a local community-based nonprofit organization, has released the latest report on cancer, “Cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Incidence and Mortality for Common Cancers”. The report is available at: https://cancernepa.org/ This unique, locally focused report was compiled by Cancer Institute Vice President of Cancer Surveillance, Karen Ryczak, RN and Medical Director, Samuel…
Read MoreCancer Institute Announces New Officer and Member to the Board of Directors
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s Board of Directors appointed Robert Cole PhD to the Board of Directors. He will serve as Vice Chair to fulfill a mid-term vacancy. Robert Cole, PhD, is the Senior Vice President, Chief Analytics Officer at Allied Services Integrated Health System. He is a 25-year employee of the health system. The non-profit…
Read MoreNortheast Regional Cancer Institute Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Office Location
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the new office space and feature their new logo on Thursday, August 26, 2021. The new office is located at 312 Adams Ave, Scranton. After the ribbon cutting, office tours were available. 2021 marks the Cancer Institute’s 30th anniversary year.
Read MoreDuryea at Dusk Raises $4,000 for Northeast Regional Cancer Institute
SCRANTON, PA – The Duryea at Dusk committee hosted their fifth Duryea at Dusk 5K and 1-mile walk as a virtual race again this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants were encouraged to complete their 5K or 1-mile safely around their neighborhood, on a treadmill, track or at a park between June 5-12. All runners and walkers…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from NRCI
Best wishes for a happy holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year. 2020 has truly taught us how to smile, laugh, dance and appreciate each day we have. With Gratitude, *Photo credit with permission from Candy’s Place. Knitters and cancer survivors, Bee Reggie and Pat Hess came up…
Read MoreCancer in NEPA
The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, a community-based nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the release of the 2020 cancer surveillance report, “Cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Incidence and Mortality for Common Cancers” available at: cancernepa.org. This unique, locally focused report documents that both incidence and mortality rates for cancer are significantly higher in NEPA than the U.S.…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
Happy New Year from our team! We look forward to 2020 and continuing to fulfill our mission of easing the burden of cancer in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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