Geisinger Welcomes New Provider to Health Center in Scranton Steven Sluck, D.O., a family medicine physician, has joined the Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center team in Scranton. Geisinger 65 Forward is a health care program designed exclusively for people ages 65 and over with Geisinger Gold insurance where patients get longer appointments, more on-site health services and social, educational and wellness activities. Dr. Sluck is a board-certified physician who specializes in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency through the Crozer Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Springfield, Pa. Dr. Sluck joins 65 Forward after nearly a decade of treating patients at Geisinger Mount Pleasant. He has been with Geisinger since 2014. Through his years as a physician in family medicine, he has been delivering primary care services for children, adults, and seniors. “After working with patients of all ages, I am excited to start this new journey working exclusively with our senior population at 65 Forward in Scranton,” said Dr. Sluck. “What makes this program so different is the relationships I can build with those I care for — patients get longer appointment times, and I can better help them achieve their specific wellness goals, keeping them young and healthy. This is something special specifically with 65 Forward that’s different from any other program, and I’m glad to be a part of it.” Dr. Sluck is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment with him, schedule a tour of the facility or to learn more about Geisinger 65 Forward, call 570-644-6198 or visit geisinger.org/patient-care/65-forward.For those interested in Geisinger Gold Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period began on Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can compare coverage options, including Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and choose high-quality health and drug plans for 2023.Geisinger’s Medicare advisors can answer questions, compare plans and costs, and help navigate the enrollment process virtually, by phone or in person. For more information, visit geisinger.org/enroll or call 855-904-0153, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Dime Bank Promotes Jennifer Tagle President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich announced the promotion of Jennifer Tagle to Assistant Vice President, Application Services Manager at The Dime Bank. Jennifer Tagle joined The Dime Bank in 2003 as a computer operator. She was promoted in 2011 to IT specialist, taking care of both application and network operations. After several years, Tagle moved into an applications-based role as IT applications specialist, concentrating on all facets of the applications The Dime Bank support. Tagle was then promoted to IT applications analyst and then IT application services supervisor. In her new role as assistant vice president application services manager, Tagle oversees The Dime Bank’s software systems, setup of applications, and user interfaces that support all business units within The Dime Bank. She assists with configuration of the applications and systems and creates documents to support the end users. Tagle also supervises the IT applications analyst and performs data analysis and reporting as requested. Tagle graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems from Mansfield University. Jenn Tagle said, “I’ve enjoyed my time here and have been fortunate to work with many different and knowledgeable people over the years here who have helped me along the way.” The Dime Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich stated, “Jenn has advanced her IT knowledge, expertise, and leadership skills throughout her career at The Dime Bank and is a great asset to our team and well deserving of this promotion. Please join me in congratulating Jenn and wish her continued success.”
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American Red Cross Nominate a Hero The American Red Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is currently seeking nominations for those who have performed a heroic act in Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties or has performed a heroic act and lives in one of these counties. If you know of someone who you believe should be honored, please consider submitting a nomination for them at www.redcross.org/nepaheroes. Winners will be recognized during our annual NEPA Heroes Telethon broadcast on Blue Ridge Cable Channel 13 on February 19, 2023 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Each year the American Red Cross is proud to recognize unsung heroes in our community — individuals or teams whose courage, kindness and quick thinking has saved lives or greatly impacted the lives of others. It’s our honor to be able to hear their stories and inspire others to go above and beyond to serve their community.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Comedian The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present the Tom Papa 2023 Comedy Tour on March 10 at 7:30 PM in its Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and the late night TV shows. On May 12, Tom released his second book, “You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive,” a collection of essays on how people really live in modern America and what’s truly good and wonderful about our lives. On February 4, Netflix premiered Tom’s fourth hour-long stand-up special, “Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!” A hilarious rebuttal to the current cultural feeling of dread, Tom wants viewers to remember that they are doing great; life isn’t perfect, it never will be, and that’s okay. Tom’s new podcast, “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” premiered on May 12 and features Tom and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations. Tom is host of the daily Netflix radio show, “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune,” on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET. To learn more, visit tompapa.com. Tickets range from $42.40 – $64.55 with a VIP package that includes access to a post-show meet and greet and premium seating for $165.55. All ticket prices include fees. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning November 4 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. A venue presale will take place on November 3. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Scranton Tomorrow Mural Dedication Ceremony Join Us! Scranton Tomorrow, and the Mural Arts Committee cordially invites you to our mural dedication ceremony. “The Good of the Hive” Mural Rear 234 Mifflin Avenue Scranton Civic Ballet Company Downtown Scranton Friday, November 4, 2022 Dedication Ceremony Begins at 5:00 pm Meet and Greet with Artist, Matthew Willey and A ballet performance and refreshments hosted by Scranton Civic Ballet Company immediately following the program. Also, enjoy a tasting hosted by Space Time Mead & Cider Works! The Good of the Hive is a project of Scranton Tomorrow and presented by The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement. This mural is also made possible with generous support from the following: Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, Lackawanna College, University of Scranton, Space Time Mead & Cider Works, Terrana Law P.C., Smargiassi Construction, Inc., Kevin & Colleen Zwick, NEPA Power Wash, LLC, WallisElectric, David Yezefski Visit our website
Geisinger Offering Final Drive-through Flu Shot Events Geisinger is hosting its final Super Saturday flu vaccine event for the year this Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at more than 40 locations across the system’s footprint. Those who still need a flu shot can easily drive up to one of 22 locations and receive a shot without leaving their vehicle — no appointment needed. At locations without drive-through shots, walk-in shots are available. Flu shots are free. “The rise in flu cases we’re seeing already — plus COVID-19 and recently R.S.V. in children — is being called a ‘tripledemic’,” said Stanley Martin, M.D., director of Geisinger’s Division of Infectious Diseases. “The only way to protect ourselves, children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised is to get vaccinated. We encourage everyone to do so.” Super Saturday clinics are for the flu vaccine only, but those interested in getting a COVID-19 shot or booster can schedule with their primary care physician or at a Geisinger Pharmacy via MyGeisinger, the MyChart mobile app, or by calling 570-284-3657. Twenty-two Geisinger community medicine clinics will host drive-through events for anyone age 3 and older: Geisinger Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Geisinger Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive)Geisinger Bellefonte (819 E. Bishop St.)Geisinger Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (255 Route 220 Highway)Geisinger Berwick (2200 W. Front St.)Geisinger Medical Clinic Buckhorn (240 Mall Blvd.)Geisinger Frackville (701 West Oak St.)Geisinger Kulpmont (119 Nevada Drive)Geisinger Lewisburg (250 Reitz Blvd.)Geisinger Orwigsburg (300 Hollywood Blvd.)Geisinger Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Geisinger Selinsgrove (201 Roosevelt Ave.)Geisinger Woodbine Lane (16 Woodbine Lane)Geisinger Dallas (114 Lt. Michael Cleary Drive)Geisinger Kingston (560 Pierce St.)Geisinger Mountain Top (35 S. Mountain Blvd.)Geisinger Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Geisinger Pittston (42 N. Main St.)Geisinger Mt. Pleasant (531 Mt. Pleasant Drive)Geisinger Tunkhannock (10 Trieble Drive) Those 65 and older can receive shots at Geisinger 65 Forward locations. Drive-through: Hazleton (20 Diana Lane)Kingston (499 Wyoming Ave.)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205) Walk-in: Milton (5170 State Route 405 – South Gate Plaza)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205)Shamokin Dam (30 Baldwin Blvd.)Shamokin Coal Township (9333 State Route 61, Suite 2)State College (293 Patriot Lane – Trader Joe’s Plaza)Wilkes-Barre (41 S. Main St.) Walk-in flu shots for patients ages 6 months and older will also be available at the following CommunityCare and Geisinger Pediatrics locations: CommunityCare Hazleton (426 Airport Road)CommunityCare Kistler Clinic (175 S. Wilkes-Barre Blvd.) Pediatrics: Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Scranton (5 Morgan Highway, Suite 8)Forty Fort (190 Welles St., Suite 122)Lewisburg (55 Medical Park Drive)Woodbine (16 Woodbine Lane)Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Muncy (255 Route 220)Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive) There’s no need to preregister to get a flu shot. Remember to wear a mask and loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. For more information on fighting flu this season, visit geisinger.org/flu.
Steamtown National Historic Site “Stuff the Caboose” Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) invites the public to “Stuff the Caboose” and enjoy some holiday cheer on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This free family event will take place at Steamtown NHS, located at 350 Cliff Street in Scranton. The holiday season is just around the corner! Steamtown NHS and its partners are asking for your help to restock the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. Enjoy musical entertainment performed by the Lennoxville Community Band, police and fire equipment, s’mores over a horizontal “Ring of Fire”, costumed mascots, and locomotives decorated with holiday lights. Visitors will also have photo opportunities with the former Nay Aug Park Miniature Train to capture new memories or relive those from long ago! The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
AFP Philanthropy Luncheon Association of Fundraising Professionals NEPA Chapter invites the community to its National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, held 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, at The Woodlands Inn, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. At the annual event, AFP honors individuals and organizations that demonstrate tireless dedication to philanthropy. Award recipients are nominated for outstanding commitment and leadership in all aspects of philanthropy. This year’s winners are: Outstanding Fundraising Professional winner and Geisinger Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Lauren Pluskey McLain, nominated by the AFP NEPA Chapter Board of Directors. Outstanding Lifetime Achievement winner Maryla Scranton, nominated by Jo Ann Verduce, development director at Saint Joseph’s Center. Outstanding Philanthropist winner Dr. Charlotte L. Casterline M.D., Nominated by Lindsay Landis, Financial Development at Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA. Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser winners Mark and Diane Michalczyk, nominated by Kurt Bauman, vice president of community and economic development services at NEPA Alliance, and Eileen Brown, lead project manager at Messer. Outstanding Foundation winner Robert H. Spitz Foundation, nominated by Scranton Area Community Foundation. Outstanding Corporation winner InterMetro, nominated by King’s College. The 2022 Philanthropy Day chair is AFP NEPA Chapter Treasurer and JCA of Northeastern PA CEO Gary Bernstein. “November 18 is a special day set aside to celebrate and recognize the great contributions of philanthropy in our community and to those people active in the philanthropic community who work hard to enrich and strengthen our world,” Bernstein said. “Please join me in congratulating all of this year’s honorees and to celebrate the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference in making our community safer, stronger and healthier.” This year’s luncheon is sponsored by Geisinger, Berkshire Asset Management, King’s College, M&T Bank, Moses Taylor Foundation, and PNC Bank. To register for the luncheon, visit https://tinyurl.com/AFPNEPANPD2022 or contact AFP NEPA Chapter Administrator Gene Axton at afpnortheasternpa@gmail.com.
