Goodwill Now Offering Free Job Club Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania in partnership with the Scranton Area Community Foundation is now offering a free Job Club to members the community. The Job Club offers networking, social supports, skills training, work assessments, and job seeking tools for job seekers to effectively match with employers from our community.
Aveanna Healthcare Celebrates Forever Nurse Aveanna Forever Nurses are a special group of clinicians who have cared for the same patient for ten or more years. Aveanna Healthcare is always excited when they can help a nurse and patients’ family find the perfect fit. Nurse Angela is the newest Aveanna Forever Nurse. Angela’s dedication, compassion, and heart for care have made a difference in her patient’s life over the past decade.
COLTS Announces New Route The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) announced the addition of Route #32 Taylor/Walmart Express Route after receiving feedback from passengers and drivers. In an effort to continually improve services, COLTS will now provide express bus transportation to/from the Taylor Commons to the Lackawanna Transit Center on the new route.
Misericordia University Now a Chapter of the American Association for Men in Nursing Misericordia University’s male nursing club, The Men of Mercy is now one of three universities in Pennsylvania to be an official chapter of the American Association of Men in Nursing. Richard Hennigan, MSN Ed, RN-BC, assistant professor of Nursing and advisor of The Men of Mercy, says, “We encourage male nursing students and registered nurses from other institutions who may want to join our chapter. I hope this will help recruit new students to consider Misericordia’s nursing program.”
NeighborWorks’ Kathi Tavera Receives HUD Certification Kathi Tavera, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Homeownership Specialist, recently received her HUD Housing Counseling certification from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). “We’re thrilled for Kathi to receive her HUD certification. This is a huge step for her professional development, but it also speaks volumes to her commitment to helping homeowners and homebuyers in the local community,” said Jesse Ergott, President & CEO of NeighborWorks.
Allied Services Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit Recognized as Best Nursing Home Allied Services Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit has been recognized as a 2022-23 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report. The unit achieved a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible evaluation rating by U.S. News, for Short-Term Rehabilitation. Located within the non-profit Scranton Rehab Hospital, the facility and its care team routinely earn national recognition for patient care and patient outcomes.
Johnson College Now Offering Evening Medical Assistant Program Johnson College’s Continuing Education Program is currently enrolling students in its evening Medical Assistant program. The class will be held in the Lemon Street Lab on the Johnson College campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. beginning on March 21, 2023, and ending on October 4, 2023. This program prepares students to assist physicians by performing functions related to the clinical aspects of a medical office. Functions include preparing patients for examination, treatment, routine laboratory procedures, pharmacology, and taking and documenting vital signs. Plus, students will learn the fundamentals of phlebotomy and venipunctures, anatomy & physiology, and medical terminology encountered in the field. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of a medical assistant. The class fee is $5,000 and is approved by PA CareerLink for those eligible for funding through their local CareerLink. To learn more or enroll call 570-702-8979 or email continuinged@johnson.edu. To register for the course, visit johnson.edu/continuingeducation. About Johnson College Johnson College provides real-world, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance in their in-demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region’s only technical college, offering 17 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student-to-instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands-on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus, the College is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional businesses and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce. For additional information on Johnson College, please call 1-800-2-WE-WORK, email enroll@johnson.edu, or visit Johnson.edu.
Marywood University Receives Grant The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation recently awarded Marywood University a grant in the amount of $134,000. This gift will support The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Scholarship Fund established in 2019 with a $385,000 gift from the Stabler Foundation. This Fund benefiting students from central and eastern Pennsylvania has been supported by subsequent foundation gifts in recent years, bringing the total giving to $1.1 million. The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation was established by Mr. and Mrs. Stabler in 1966 exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Marywood’s Stabler Scholars commit to making contributions to the endowment scholarship fund after their graduation in an amount at least equal to what they received. This is a “debt of conscience” rather than a legal obligation, and it helps to create a culture of philanthropy in students who have received funding and support. Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., president of Marywood University said, “This generous gift will create resources that best serve our students during these times that require flexibility and ingenuity—two bedrocks of a Marywood education founded in the liberal arts tradition. Because of The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation, our resilient and innovative students will have the resources to emerge stronger and better. Their support indeed inspires the next generation of Marywood students to dedicate their lives to serve the common good.” For additional information about Marywood University, please visit marywood.edu, or call the Office of Admissions, at (570) 348-6234.
Kalahari to Host Sweetheart Dance The whole family is invited for a night of making memories at Kalahari’s Sweetheart Dance. Come dressed to impress for a night of dinner, games, photo ops, and more! Price: $42 Adults (Age 13 and older) $20 Children (Ages 4-12) Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023 Time: 7:00PM – 11:00PM Location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Featuring: Dinner Buffet, DJ, Dancing, Games, & Photo Booth Menu: Braised Short Ribs with a Red Wine Demi Glaze SauceRed Snapper Vera CruzRoasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Red PotatoesSteamed BroccoliniFull Salad Bar with Field Greens, Romaine, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots, Cheddar Cheese, Croutons, and Assorted DressingsChef’s Selection of DessertsChildren’s Buffet will be available, including kid favorites like chicken tenders, mac & cheese, pizza, and moreCharge bar available Buy Tickets
