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NATIONWIDE — In November, known as National Family Caregivers Month, the country recognizes more than 65 million Americans who care for their aging or disabled loved ones. Unpaid care provided by … more
NATIONWIDE — This November, the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is sharing seven issues caregivers wish they’d known before they began the journey. Educate yourself Learning about your loved … more
MONTGOMERY, NY —The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is set for Saturday, October 22 at Benedict Farm Park. Check-in for the event opens at 9 a.m. and the … more
NATIONWIDE — Fall means pumpkins, cooler weather, apple cider and—for many people—it’s time to think about changes to your Medicare coverage.  Yes, the fall annual … more
SCRANTON, PA — A tribute dinner in honor of physician and longtime community leader Dr. Robert Wright and his late wife, Carole, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 at the … more
I was troubled to read the National Breast Cancer Foundation's assertion that plastic utensils do not cause breast cancer (River Reporter, October 6-12, 2022). I don't know what they mean by "plastic … more
NATIONWIDE — If you are an older adult, or a person with a disability, it is all the more important that you plan an escape route in case of fire, according to the National Fire Protection … more
HARRIS, NY — The Center for Discovery (CFD) and the John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) today released a report, prepared by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago … more
Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: Ryan Simon Donovan was born September 14, 2022 to Bridget and Scott Donovan of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Ann … more
The other morning, I was trying to explain to my husband, Stephen, about the canned tomato sauce recipe I was working on. I was leaving for a conference, and I needed him to process a gallon’s … more
HONESDALE, PA — After managing the Wayne Memorial-Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital for 14 years, Judy Eisenhauer, DNP, RN, is assuming a new role in a … more
Medical visits to health care professionals (HCP) increase as we get older. Each decade of life has different medical needs. People have concerns and needs that are often not addressed during short … more
Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or is diagnosed with breast cancer, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body. … more
Garnet Health to offer free mammograms MIDDLETOWN, NY AND HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health is offering free breast screenings, including a mammogram, to qualified individuals. The screenings … more
NATIONWIDE — Knowing your cancer risk and being proactive about your health could help you take steps to lower your risk for getting breast or ovarian cancer, or find it at an early … more
NATIONWIDE — When you’re told that you have breast cancer, it’s natural to wonder what could have caused the disease. But no one knows the exact causes of breast cancer. Doctors … more
Wayne Memorial launches chest pain center HONESDALE, PA — The Chest Pain Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH), a new program which received temporary accreditation privileges this summer, … more
HONESDALE, PA — A free support group designed to help people cope with the grieving process will be offered at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH).  The four-week session will focus on grief … more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is as good a time as any to stress the importance of women taking a proactive approach to not only their cancer screenings, but their overall … more
HONESDALE, PA  —  Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) will offer both the Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines starting Wedensday, September 21 in Honesdale and Wednesday, … more
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