Sky Zone Air Court in Pittston Sky Zone, a subsidiary brand of CircusTrix and the creator of the world’s first indoor trampoline park, has officially installed an Air Court in our Pittston location. Located at 195 Enterprise Way, Pittston, PA 18640, Sky Zone is bringing the power of play, featuring a number of fun and out-of-the-box attractions including trampolines, warrior course, sky slam, challenge zone, foam zone and more! To celebrate, Sky Zone Pittston is having a ribbon cutting for our Air Court on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 1 pm. The Pittston community is encouraged to join Sky Zone on Friday, June 3, 2022 for its Air Court opening, which will include a ribbon cutting, music, food, and giveaways. Tickets are limited to building capacity, so it is highly encouraged guests book their ticket online to confirm their spot: skyzone.com/Pittston. Sky Zone Pittston features a wide variety of attractions is open to children and adults alike and features several private party and event spaces, which can be reserved for birthday parties, corporate outings, meetings, fundraising events, and more. For more information on the park, scheduling events or purchasing a pass, guests may visit our website: skyzone.com/Pittston.
Johnson College Spring 2022 President’s List Dr. Katie Leonard, President & CEO of Johnson College, has announced the President’s List of students who have completed the 2022 Spring Semester with a grade point average of 3.90 or higher. Jacob Banta, Automotive Technology, Trucksville, PABrittany Bethel, Veterinary Nursing, Dallas, PARichard Christianson, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Susquehanna, PAPhilip Davitt, Electrical and Construction Technology, Dickson City, PADylan DeGroat, Automotive Technology, Shohola, PAJon Dellia, Physical Therapist Assistant, Olyphant, PABrandon Grandinetti, Computer Information Technology, Olyphant, PAJacob Hansen, Electrical and Construction Technology, Clarks Summit, PAJoseph Healey, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Throop, PAJared Hodorawis, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Honesdale, PAChandler Holmes, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Shickshinny, PAColby Kogan, Automotive Technology, Tobyhanna, PAAnthony Kutchmanich, Physical Therapist Assistant, Greenfield Twp., PAAndrea Marques, Carpentry and Cabinetmaking Technology, Sybertsville, PAAlexander Mros, Radiologic Technology, Wilkes-Barre, PAVirginia Murray, Automotive Technology, Jessup, PAAlexander Nallin, Veterinary Nursing, Scranton, PADavid Neiman, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Shavertown, PADevin Nowicky, Radiologic Technology, Drums, PANichole Nye, Electrical and Construction Technology, Archbald, PABrianna Onyshczak, Physical Therapist Assistant, Blakely, PAChristian Overholtz, Automotive Technology, Scranton, PATanya Patterson, Radiologic Technology, Monroe Township, PAMatthew Rosengrant, Electrical and Construction Technology, Lake Ariel, PAMichael Salansky, Computer Information Technology, Susquehanna, PATerry Benjamin, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Richmondale, PAArthur Vitagliano, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Prompton, PANancy Wassef, Radiologic Technology, Tobyhanna, PAJohn Wesnesky, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Clarks Summit, PAEvan Wilcox, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Milanville, PAEmily Williams, Computer Information Technology, Scott Township, PA
Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Receives Donation Riverside School District hosted their own colon cancer awareness t-shirt fundraiser in March to sell to students, teachers, and families in the school district as a way to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s colon cancer education and awareness campaign, C.A.S.U.A.L. ( Colon Cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day. The fundraiser was led by a Riverside School District Mother, Kim Owens. Kim has been a longtime supporter of C.A.S.U.A.L. Day as her husband Dennis passed away from colon cancer at a young age. She started her own C.A.S.U.A.L. Day team to honor him. The school designed and sold their own colon cancer awareness t-shirt and donated the proceeds to support the work of the Cancer Institute. Several families in the Riverside school district have been affected by colon cancer. Proceeds from C.A.S.U.A.L. Day benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute efforts to raise colorectal cancer awareness and support colorectal cancer screenings for low income, un/underinsured individuals.
Geisinger Selects Cloud Provider Geisinger, one of the country’s most well-established and innovative integrated health systems, has chosen Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its strategic cloud provider. As part of the agreement, the health system plans to transition its entire digital portfolio of more than 400 applications and numerous workflows to AWS. Geisinger will be one of the largest electronic health records migrations to AWS to date and is planning to transition the majority of its systems and applications to AWS. The decision comes after a detailed multi-year review and selection process that identified transitioning to AWS will assist Geisinger in saving several million annually after implementation is completed – cost savings that can be used to make investments that support Geisinger’s mission to make better health easier. In addition to the significant cost savings, Geisinger’s cloud migration to AWS will enable the healthcare system to develop new, innovative technological advancements in areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning and more that will help improve access to and quality of care. It will also enable teams to create workflow efficiencies for employees to increase productivity while streamlining and simplifying daily work. “This is more than migrating applications to the cloud,” said John Kravitz, Geisinger’s chief information officer. “We know that rapidly evolving technology, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, can help save lives. Not to mention that this will make our staff more agile and responsive so they can spend more time at the bedside, where our patients need them most.” As part of the effort, Geisinger has also committed to comprehensive cloud skills training for the vast majority of its 24,000 employees. Training is already underway with many Geisinger employees, and the training will be ongoing over the next five years. “At the end of the day, everything we do at Geisinger is about making better health easier,” said Kravitz. “This effort is no different. Technology is something that enables us to carry out our vision. Migrating to AWS does just that. Being more nimble with technology development and deployment lets our teams focus on doing what they do best – providing compassionate, world-class, easily accessible healthcare to the communities we have the pleasure of serving.” “AWS is thrilled to collaborate with Geisinger to support their mission ‘to make better health easier’ for their communities,” said Phoebe Yang, General Manager, Health at AWS. “It’s a privilege to enable their teams with power of the cloud to gain operational and clinical efficiencies, upskill their workforce, and ultimately enable the health and wellness of those they serve.”
Marywood University Transfer Tuesdays Marywood University will hold its Transfer Tuesdays program for college students or former college students who are considering transferring to Marywood University. We welcome transfer students at all stages of their college careers. Transfer Tuesdays opportunities will take place on the following Tuesdays during the late spring/summer: June 14, July 26, and August 9, 2022. Those interested can schedule an appointment every half hour beginning at 2 p.m. Registered visitors can discuss financial aid and scholarship options, transfer credits, take a tour of campus, review credits for transfer eligibility, and complete an application for admission. Marywood University’s fall semester begins on Monday, August 22, 2022. For additional information, or to register for the spring/summer Transfer Tuesdays program, please call Marywood University’s Office of University Admissions, at (570) 348-06234, email YourFuture@marywood.edu, or visit marywood.edu/transfertuesdays.
PennDOT, Partners Tout Improvements, Safety, and Opportunities for Bicycle Use To mark May 20, 2022 as Bike to Workday in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), rabbittransit and Commuter Services of PA held an event at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania. “PennDOT has taken our Active Transportation Plan and made it a part of everyday business, linking people to their communities by enhancing facilities for biking, walking, and transit,” said Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, Jennie Louwerse. “With our planning and safety resources, PennDOT is focused on making sure that everyone, no matter how they travel, has access to transportation options.” The department makes available information, graphics, and videos to help riders and pedestrians of all ages travel safely. Further demonstrating commitment to safe travel options, the Wolf Administration recently announced 64 projects to improve transportation alternative options and enhance mobility and accessibility across the state. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expanding these Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program investments by providing an additional 43 awards. Another 56 multimodal projects were recently selected for state Multimodal Transportation Fund investments. “Bike to Work day is a great example of expanded mobility. Providing safe and efficient opportunities is the key to success,” said rabbittransit Executive Director Richard Farr. “When we connect bicycles to other modes of transportation, we help individuals travel further, truly enhancing mobility on our communities. All of our fixed route vehicles have bike racks and bikes ride free!” The new Middletown Train Station which opened to the public in January exemplifies the coordination of rail, car, bus, pedestrian, and bicycle transportation modes through the planning, design, and construction of a multimodal hub. “Bike Month is an excellent reminder that having a multimodal approach to our transportation network helps meet the needs of our regional commuters and directly supports our mission of reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality,” said PA Commuter Services Deputy Project Manager Stacy Newcomer. “The Middletown station and the covered bike racks at this facility are outstanding assets to help commuters travel regionally and ease their decisions to make more sustainable commute choices.” Learn more about cycling and walking in Pennsylvania at www.penndot.pa.gov. Learn more about rabbittransit and Commuter Services of Pennsylvania on their websites.
Tanureet Kochar, M.D., joins The Wright Center Board-certified internal medicine and geriatric medicine physician Tanureet Kochar, M.D., has joined The Wright Center for Community Health, where she is accepting adult patients at the Mid Valley Practice, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn. Kochar will begin seeing patients Tuesday, June 14. In addition to her clinical duties, Kochar will serve as internal medicine and geriatric physician faculty member for The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, helping to train the next generation of primary care physicians. Kochar will provide care to patients and teach developing physicians within The Wright Center’s interprofessional, team-based environment, which is home to residency programs in family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as fellowships in cardiovascular disease, gastroenterology and geriatrics. A graduate of the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, India, she completed her internal medicine residency at Charlestown Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia, and geriatric and sleep medicine fellowships at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center. The Wright Center treats patients of all ages, income levels and insurance statuses at its nine primary care practices in Northeast Pennsylvania. Together, the primary and preventive care network offers access to high-quality, nondiscriminatory, affordable health services to patients regardless of their health insurance status or ability to pay. Certain patients may be eligible for the sliding-fee discount program based on family income and size. The organization was designated a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike in 2019. It offers integrated care, providing patients with the convenience of going to a single location to access medical, dental and behavioral health care, plus addiction treatment and other supportive services. The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education is the nation’s largest medical education safety-net consortium that develops the physician workforce of tomorrow. To schedule an appointment with her at the Mid Valley Practice, go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019. To find the most convenient community medical home, go to TheWrightCenter.org and click on patient care and primary care offices.
