Dave & Buster’s Holiday Showcase Dave & Buster’s is hosting their Holiday Showcase on August 13, 2024, from 4-7 PM. Guests who would like to join will receive free food, drinks, and Power Cards. RSVP by pressing on the image below.
Hospice of The Sacred Heart Hosts Camp Healing Hearts Industry expert available to discuss grief education Hospice of the Sacred Heart hosts Camp Healing Hearts This event is a five-day camp experience to provide grief education to children ages 8 to 14 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp is designed to provide campers exposure to the arts, giving them the opportunity to develop healthy ways to express themselves and process their emotions. Trained bereavement counselors and members of the regional arts community work together to assist the campers in finding comfortable outlets to share their grief. Jennifer Seechock, Hospice of the Sacred Heart Director of Counseling Services, will be available throughout the week for media interviews. The five-day camp is free and is made up of instructional sessions in various art platforms. This year’s theme is Pure Imagination. Bereavement counselors will be available throughout the week if any campers or family members require individual support. Community volunteers lend their time to campers with artistic projects in painting, writing, photography, yoga, dance, singing and cooking/baking. All sessions will be held in person at the lodge at Montage Mountain Resort. At the conclusion of camp activities, campers and their families will enjoy a day at the waterpark on Friday, August 9th. Media representatives are encouraged to attend any session Tuesday through Friday. A video retrospective of Camp Healing Hearts will be presented before the feature film at the Circle Drive-In, 1911 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, on Wednesday, August 21st. WHEN: Monday through Friday, August 5 through 9 9:00 – 11:30 AM BEST DAYS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE ARE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 THROUGH 9, 9:30 TO 11:30 AM. Jennifer Seechock, Hospice of the Sacred Heart Director of Counseling Services, will be available during those times for media interviews. WHERE: Montage Mountain Resort lodge, 1000 Montage Mountain, Scranton, PA 18507 CONTACT: Jennifer Seechock Hospice of the Sacred Heart (570) 855-4370 jseechock@HospiceSacredHeart.org Camp Healing Hearts is sponsored by New York Life, Lackawanna County, Montage Mountain Resort, Simrell Media, Lamar Advertising and Mansour’s Market Café.
The Wright Center Receives Grant to Expand Dental Services The Wright Center for Community Health has received a $148,400 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation to expand dental services at its health center in Wilkes-Barre. The Wright Center will use the grant to purchase three dental chairs and related equipment. The health center at 169 North Pennsylvania Ave., continues to expand dental and whole-person primary health services to meet the needs of Luzerne County residents. The Wright Center provides affordable, nondiscriminatory, comprehensive dental services, including routine check-ups and cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, X-rays, oral cancer screenings, extractions, emergency services, and denture care. “We are deeply honored to partner with the Moses Taylor Foundation and most grateful for its trust and investment in The Wright Center,” said Linda Thomas-Hemak, president and CEO of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education. “This generous grant will enhance our regional efforts to expand affordable, high-quality, nondiscriminatory oral health services to people of all ages, income levels, and insurance statuses. “The Moses Taylor Foundation is one of our most cherished, mission-driven community partners. This most welcomed contribution supports our mission to improve the health and welfare of our communities through inclusive and responsive health services and the sustainable renewal of an inspired, competent workforce that is privileged to serve.” The Wright Center began offering weekly dental services at the downtown Wilkes-Barre health center in July 2023 and will begin providing daily dental care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday starting on Monday, August 5. Expansion work continues at the 34,460-square-foot Wilkes-Barre health center with plans to house 45 medical examination rooms, 30 behavioral health rooms, 10 dental operatories, and more. When completed, the 10 dental operatories will significantly increase much-needed access to dental care, reduce wait times, and accommodate the growing demand for oral care services in Luzerne County. “The Wright Center will be able to offer a comprehensive suite of whole-person primary and dental services under one roof, promote holistic patient well-being, and provide an expanded training ground for future dentists and allied health care professionals, contributing to a skilled health care workforce,” said Kimberly McGoff, The Wright Center’s director of dental operations. To ensure high-quality oral care is available to everyone, The Wright Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike and safety-net provider, accepts most dental insurances and offers a sliding-fee discount program to those who qualify based on federal poverty guidelines that take family size and income into account. No patient is turned away because of an inability to pay. The Wright Center for Community Health, headquartered in Scranton, operates 10 health centers in Northeast Pennsylvania, including a mobile medical and dental unit called Driving Better Health. Its locations offer whole-person primary health services. Patients typically have the convenience of going to a single location to access integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care, as well as community-based addiction treatment and recovery services. For more information, go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019.
Wright Center Physician Selected as an Emerging Leader Institute Scholar Claudine Nwadiozor, D.O., a resident physician in The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s National Family Medicine Residency, was selected as an American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) Emerging Leader Institute Scholar, which helps grow the family medicine specialty and provides scholars with valuable leadership experience. Dr. Nwadiozor is one of 30 select resident physicians and medical students selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend the AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students from Aug. 1-4, in Kansas City, Missouri, where they will learn more about family medicine, explore residency programs, make connections, and learn about leadership opportunities with the Student and Resident Congress. The scholars then continue learning and networking after the conference by attending the Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute’s in-depth workshops in one of three leadership tracks: Policy & Public Health, Personal & Practice, and Philanthropic & Mission-Driven. The weekend concludes with a Project Management session. Dr. Nwadiozor has been chosen for the institute’s Philanthropic & Mission-Driven Leadership track. She is training at Unity Health Care in Washington, D.C., a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s National Family Medicine Residency trains community-minded physicians in a unique educational partnership with four FQHCs from coast to coast in Washington, D.C., Ohio, Arizona, and Washington. “Through my work in clinical settings, I have witnessed the impact of access barriers and health disparities on patients’ lives, which motivates me to advocate for systemic change,” Dr. Nwadiozor wrote in her essay. “My medical journey has equipped me with the skills and unique perspectives necessary to address these challenges.” In her essay, Dr. Nwadiozor specifically addresses the importance of training, recruiting, and retaining diverse providers, as well as the role mentorship plays in recruiting underrepresented pre-medical and medical students. “While deeply passionate about dismantling barriers to care and advancing health equity, I recognize that I cannot do it alone,” added Dr. Nwadiozor, a Nigerian American. “I embrace lifelong learning and am committed to engaging with viewpoints that challenge my assumptions and broaden my understanding of health care issues. I believe in creating spaces where individuals feel empowered to voice their opinions and contribute their unique insights, fostering a culture of inclusivity and intellectual exchange.” The scholars will also participate in a yearlong program that focuses on ensuring the future of family medicine by increasing the number of leaders in the field and providing training for this important role. At the program’s conclusion, the leadership projects are evaluated, and an additional $1,000 award is given to select recipients. Winning projects are presented at the next AAFP National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. A Best Leadership Project Award will also be named for each of the three tracks, with recipients receiving an additional $3,000 award for participation. “We’re thrilled to welcome these outstanding residents and medical students into the Emerging Leader Institute family, and I look forward to seeing their contributions to our specialty,” said Tomas Owens, M.D., FAAFP, president of the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees. “These scholars have shown tremendous leadership potential and embody the core qualities of a family physician: empathy, scholarship, and the ability to do the hard but rewarding work of improving their communities and our health care system.” The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education is one of the nation’s largest U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration-funded Teaching Health Centers. The nonprofit’s Graduate Medical Education Safety-Net Consortium effectively addresses the national shortage and misdistribution of primary care physicians and related health disparities by maximizing the impact of primary care services, physician and interprofessional workforce development, and public health efforts. The Wright Center’s residency and fellowship programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. For more information about The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-866-3017.
Peoples Financial Services Corp. to Ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell What: Peoples Financial Services Corp. (Nasdaq: PFIS), the bank holding company of Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, an independent community bank serving retail and commercial customers through 44 full-service community banking offices, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. In honor of the occasion, Craig Best, CEO and Jerry Champi, President, will ring the Closing Bell to mark the completion of the merger of between FNCB Bancorp, Inc. (“FNCB”) and PFIS. Where: Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio When: TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET Peoples Financial Services Corp. Media Contact: Michael Cummings, SVP, Marketing Manager 570-851-7571 Michael.Cummings@fncb.com Nasdaq MarketSite Media Contact: Sophia Weiss (646) 483-6960 Sophia.weiss@nasdaq.com Feed Information: Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463 Galaxy 16 C Intelsat Txp: 15C DL: 4009.00 H Bandwidth : 18.00 FEC : 3/4 DR: 18.295441 SR : 13.235 Roll Of : MPEG : MPEG-2 Modulaton DVB-S Modulaton Std : Pilot On :
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA to Host Rhythm & Wine Festival ***ADMISSION TASTING TICKETS ARE JUST $30!!!*** offer code “chamber5” for $5 off an admission tasting ticket The Rhythm & Wine Fundraiser returns in 2024 on Saturday, August 24th at West Wyoming’s Moonlite Drive In from Noon to 4 PM. The festival is an open-air, outdoor wine and food truck & vendor festival featuring local wineries, breweries, cideries, and meaderies, culinary options, other vendors, and live music by the M80 Trio. Tickets cost just $30. New for 2024: a very limited amount of “premium party packages” that include your own private, tent, table, chairs, admission tickets, & reserved area on the grounds! Standard admission includes wine & drink samples, a complimentary tumbler, and access to the festival, and live entertainment. In its first three years, the fundraising event has raised nearly $50,000. All of those proceeds benefit critical one on one mentoring relationships through Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA. Confirmed vendors include:– Deep Roots Hard Cider– Staggering Unicorn Winery– Lucchi Family Wine Cellars– Susquehanna Brewing Company– Capra Collina Winery– Stone Lake Winery– Kulpmont Winery– Grovedale Winery– Rebel Hive Meadery– King Cole Winery– Suraci’s Italian Cafe– Royal Bakery– Wicked Pissah Lobster Company– Pittston Popcorn– Artisan’s Fire Pizza– Salt & Honey by Marin– Jagger’s Doggy Deli– Brows By Al– Pack Brats New for 2024: we’re now accepting craft and shopping vendors! If you have any interest, please reach out to festival chair Dave Kuharchik at davekuharchik@hotmail.com for the latest availability. Thank-you.
Johnson College Scranton Enrolling for Computer Support Specialist Course Johnson College is now enrolling for its Computer Support Specialist course at its Scranton campus. The course will run Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. beginning August 27, 2024, and ending May 2, 2025. The Computer Support Specialist course prepares students for a role in supporting computer users by installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and managing computers, hardware, wired and wireless networks. Upon completing this course, students will be able to support the IT infrastructure through installing and configuring systems to secure applications, networks, and devices as well as perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques allowing end users to connect to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used. This course is designed to prepare students to sit for the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) and CompTIA Network+ Certification exams. The total cost of the course is $5,000. To learn more or to enroll, visit https://johnson.edu/continuing-ed/computer-support-specialist/ or contact the Continuing Education Department at 570-702-8979 or continuinged@johnson.edu.
The Wright Center Expanding Access to Whole-Person Primary Health Services The Wright Center for Community Health will open a new health center in Dickson City on Tuesday, Sept. 3 as part of its efforts to expand access to responsive and inclusive whole-person primary health services across the region. Drs. Supriana Bhandol and Ajit Pannu will lead the new location at 312 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City. Both are 2023 graduates of The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s Regional Family Medicine Residency and currently treat patients at The Wright Center’s Teaching Health Center in Scranton. The Wright Center for Community Health has provided safety-net primary and preventive care services across the region for decades. The Dickson City location will be open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offer whole-person primary health services for people of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. In addition to primary care services, including checkups, physicals, screenings, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries, the new community health center will offer community-based addiction treatment and recovery services, including medication-assisted treatment. To make an appointment, call 570-489-4567 or visit TheWrightCenter.org. The location is the former medical offices of Drs. Cynthia M. Oleski and Giovanni Ramos. After deciding to relocate, the doctors contacted The Wright Center about stepping in so patients would not experience care interruptions. “Opening an office in Dickson City is another example of how we are fulfilling our mission to improve the health and welfare of our communities through inclusive and responsive health services,” said Marianne Linko, deputy chief operating officer at The Wright Center. “It’s also a great opportunity for two of our Regional Family Medicine Residency graduates to take on a larger role as physicians in the community.” The Dickson City location is one of two new health centers The Wright Center will launch in September. On Monday, Sept. 9, The Wright Center’s first health center in Wyoming County will open at the former Tyler Memorial Hospital, 5950 U.S. Route 6, Suite 401, Tunkhannock. The location will be open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offer a full slate of primary care services as well as addiction treatment and recovery services, including medication-assisted treatment. With these new locations, The Wright Center has 12 community health centers, including a mobile medical and dental unit called Driving Better Health, serving patients of all ages, income levels, and insurance statuses in Northeast Pennsylvania. The Wright Center treated more than 35,400 unique patients in fiscal year 2023-24. The Wright Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike with a growing network of community health centers throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. More than 31.5 million people across the nation receive affordable, high-quality health care each year at community health centers like The Wright Center, according to the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The community health center initiative, founded by leaders of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, was envisioned as a way to deliver care in underserved areas such as low-income urban neighborhoods and rural settings. Promoters saw it as a means to improve people’s health while also empowering communities and reducing poverty, as health centers offer access to low-cost or no-cost services as well as family-sustaining employment opportunities. Today, there are more than 1,400 community health centers and look-alike organizations in the U.S., according to NACHC. For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s integrated whole-person primary health services or for the nearest location, visit TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-489-4567.
