The Dime Bank Promotes Travis Head Travis Head has been promoted to Vice President, Operations Manager at The Dime Bank, announced President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Bochnovich. Travis Head joined The Dime bank in June of 2023 as a management trainee, coming to The Dime Bank team with over fifteen years in business leadership positions. Head launched his banking career by immersing himself in the universal banker model, gaining hands-on experience across multiple branches. This diverse exposure provided him with a solid foundation in banking operations and a deep understanding of each branch’s unique dynamics. His natural ambitiousness and sharp acumen quickly stood out, leading to his appointment as the person in charge of The Dime Bank’s newly launched project management initiative. Prior to joining The Dime Bank, Head held the position of chief operating officer at Yoga International, a business which emerged from the Himalayan Institute. There, he was directly responsible for the efficient execution of daily operations, human resources, budgeting, and all aspects of project management. This comprehensive experience underscores his deep understanding of organizational mechanics and financial stewardship. Head holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Nicholls State University, providing a strong analytical foundation for his operational expertise. As VP, operations manager, Head will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and enhancing overall product performance at The Dime Bank. He’ll be instrumental in leading and supporting cross-functional projects aimed at refining procedures and elevating both internal and external customer service. His work will directly contribute to streamlining operations and delivering superior experiences at The Dime Bank. President and Chief Executive Officer Pete Bochnovich stated, “I’m excited to announce Travis’ promotion to vice president, operations manager. Travis joined The Dime Bank two years ago, recognizing the opportunity to contribute to a local, growing financial institution. His demonstrated initiative, sharp business acumen, and significant contributions to enhancing our operational efficiency have been pivotal to this well-deserved advancement. Please join me in congratulating Travis and wishing him continued success in his new role.”
The Wright Center for Community Health to Host July ‘Walk with a Doc’ The Wright Center for Community Health invites residents of all ages to lace up their sneakers and join a growing movement toward better health and stronger community connections with its monthly Walk with a Doc events. Led by local physicians and health care professionals, these community walks offer an easy, fun, and social way to get moving while engaging in health-focused conversations. Participants enjoy light exercise, have the opportunity to ask health-related questions, and connect with others in a relaxed, informal setting. The July Walk with a Doc in Jermyn will be held on Saturday, July 5, at 9 a.m. at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Walkers should gather at the Delaware Street Trailhead entrance. The Scranton walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, at 9 a.m., also along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, with walkers meeting at the Olive Street entrance. These events are free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all fitness levels. No pre-registration is required. Walk with a Doc is a global nonprofit organization that promotes physical activity and meaningful conversations between physicians and community members. According to the American Heart Association, just 30 minutes of walking per day can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, support weight management, boost mental health, and reduce the risk of conditions such as obesity and osteoporosis. For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s Walk with a Doc program, please contact Melissa Germano-Ryczak at germanom@TheWrightCenter.org.
Geisinger Expands 3D Mammography Systemwide deployment enhances diagnostic capabilities and access Geisinger now offers 3D mammography systemwide, providing patients across its service area with access to the latest, best technology for detecting breast cancer early. “Having 3D mammography across the system allows us to increase patient access and improve patient outcomes,” said Timothy Murphy, M.D., director of women’s imaging, Geisinger. “Our patients will no longer need to travel outside of the Geisinger service area to receive state-of-the-art breast imaging.” This advanced technology offers greater accuracy in detecting breast abnormalities, including small tumors that may be undetectable on 2D mammograms. By providing a more detailed and comprehensive view, 3D mammography reduces the need for additional imaging and minimizes false-positive results. 3D mammography is available at: Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine Lane Susquehanna Valley Imaging Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Geisinger Mt. Pleasant Geisinger Viewmont Imaging Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Geisinger Lewistown Clinic Geisinger Healthplex State College Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital Geisinger Medical Center Muncy Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital Geisinger Philipsburg Multi-Specialty Clinic Patients can schedule an appointment through MyGeisinger or the MyChart mobile app or by calling 800-275-6401. Learn more at geisinger.org/breastimaging.
Geisinger Receives Funding to Enhance Cancer Patient Monitoring Geisinger has been approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement electronic monitoring of patients’ self-reported symptoms during cancer treatment. Patients being treated for cancer often have symptoms such as fatigue, pain and nausea. Managing these symptoms, which can stem from both the disease and its treatment, is a key component of high-quality cancer care and can enhance patients’ well-being, decrease visits to the hospital and improve treatment adherence . Led by H. Lester Kirchner, Ph.D. and Christian Adonizio, M.D., this project will implement Epic’s Electronic Symptom Management (eSyM) module for Geisinger patients receiving systemic chemotherapy, oral chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The work is based on findings from a PCORI- funded patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness (CCE) study demonstrating improved symptom control, physical function, health-related quality of life and overall survival among patients who completed electronic patient-reported outcome surveys, as compared with those who received usual care. Dr. Kirchner is professor and chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences in Geisinger’s Research Institute. He and Keith Boell, D.O., Geisinger’s chief quality officer, are project leads for Geisinger’s Health Systems Implementation Initiative (HSII) participation. Dr. Adonizio is a medical oncologist/hematologist, professor of medicine Geisinger College of Health Sciences, and the associate fellowship director for Geisinger’s Cancer Institute. Geisinger was selected to participate in the HSII through a PCORI opportunity recruiting healthcare institutions to promote evidence-based practice based on findings generated from PCORI-funded patient-centered CCE. HSII aims to reduce the estimated 17-year gap between evidence publication and clinical application. This initiative recognizes that health systems’ practical experience and real- world insights are crucial for sustainable, large-scale implementation of practice-changing findings in clinical care. The funding award has been approved pending completion of PCORI’s business and programmatic review and issuance of a formal award contract.
The Scrantastic Spectacular Lights Up Scranton’s July 3rd Tradition The Scrantastic Spectacular has now been electrifying The City of Scranton each July 3rd for 13 years!Audacy Pennsylvania teams up with Lackawanna County, The City of Scranton, and Scranton Tomorrow for this wonderful Independence Day celebration. Courthouse Square comes alive in the afternoon with lots of family fun, food vendors, kids’ activities, local entertainment and a LIVE performance from The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic beginning at 7PM. This all leads up to the LARGEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN NEPA commencing at Dusk. Fireworks set to music on all of our stations!Projected Attendance: 10,000+ Promotion Launch: May 25, 2025
Marywood University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List Marywood University announces the students named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List from each of its colleges, including the College of Health Sciences and the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies. Undergraduate students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor. Students who believe they may have been omitted from this list in error should contact the Academic Affairs Office at academicaffairs@marywood.edu. Students named to the Dean’s List from the College of Health Sciences as declared by Dean Shelby W. Yeager, M.Ed., LAT, ATC, CSCS, include: Hanna Adonizio, S Abington Twp; Joanna Aguirre, Wilkes Barre; Reese Allen, New Milford; Valerio Amato, Dupont; Chloe Andricks, Avoca; Cassidy Asinski, Waymart; Tatiana Atkinson, Prompton; Taylor Bartle, Nanticoke; Nicole Bessmertnov, Scranton; Seth Blakiewicz, South Abington Twp; Vanessa Bompane, E Stroudsburg; Kyia Brouse, Scranton; Bridgette Brown, Moosic; Halle Bryk, Pittston; Emma Budnovitch, Roaring Brook Twp; Joseph Burke, Susquehanna; Bethany Burns, Susquehanna; Branielle Butwin, Harding; Nevaeh Byrd, Stroudsburg; Olivia Canfield, Honesdale; Joseph Cardillo, Dunmore; Brynn Carey, Ransom Twp; Mackenzie Carr, Greentown; Zuwena Carrington, Milford; Emily Ceccacci, Madison Twp; Corey Cicci, Scranton; Holly Cieczko, Shavertown; Bailey Cinamella, Covington Twp; Samantha Clark, Peckville; Jenna Collins, Duryea; Lily Connor, Roaring Bk Tp; Alexander Corcoran, Milford; Michael Cost, Scranton; Kylie Coy, Montrose; Erin Day, Oley; Morgan Decker, Avoca; Makayla Decker, Avoca; Alexis Devanney, Fell Township; Molly Devine, Scranton; Ashley Diaz, Scranton; Katelyn Diaz, Montrose; Haylee Docalavich, Tunkhannock; Joseph Dougherty, Clarks Green; Gabrielle Eldridge, Nanticoke; Eduardo Escobar, Harding; Audreyanna Esser, Pittston; Myia Evans, Elmhurst Twp; Destiny Evans, Meshoppen; Katilyn Ezerskis, Scott Twp; Alicia Farrell, S Abingtn Twp; Tanner Fenstermacher, Luzerne; Nikauri Fernandez, Scranton; Mackenzie Ferry, Pocono Pines; Noah Fontanella, Archbald; Madelyn Franceski, Vandling; Brandon Freedman, Fleetwood; Dhruvi Fuletra, Plains; Josie Galella, Tunkhannock; Maryeren Galvan, Scranton; Vera Garrety, Wilkes Barre; Onious George, Effort; Gianna Giumento, Throop; Ryan Glatzel, New Milford; Kydalin Gomm, Sinking Spg; Mirian Goncalves, Peckville; Marissa Gregory, Beach Lake; Makayla Gregory, Waymart; Osten Grigas, Mountain Top; Priscilla Grill, Scranton; Sadie Grochal, Shavertown; Amanda Gross, Moscow; James Guariglia, Pittston; John Guichay, Scranton; Emma Gullstrand, E Stroudsburg; Natasya Handijaya, Scranton; Kortney Harry, Noxen; Caleah Hawley, Eynon; Stephanie Hicks, Throop; Adrianna Howell, Bloomsburg; Ashley Hrywnak, Spring Brook; Gregory Hunt, Dunmore; Kaylee Hysock, Shenandoah; Abbey Jackson, Olyphant; Kaylei Janesko, Scranton; Kylee Jezorwski, Dunmore; Justice Johnson, Laceyville; Jake Jones, Duryea; Dariane Jones, Factoryville; Daelyn Karboski, Olyphant; Keira Knight, Covington Twp; Emma Kobylanski, Olyphant; Noel Korkuti, Clarks Summit; Ian Kovatch, Archbald; Kenneth Kraycer, N Scranton; Mameki Kromah, Blakeslee; Kaeden Kusmierz, Laceyville; Lauren Larouche, Bloomsburg; Madison Larue, Montrose; Grace Lehman, White Haven; Kayla Lettieri, Hunlock Creek; Kaylyn Lewis, Hallstead; Anna Liuzzo, Mayfield; Anthony Llaurado, Dingmans Fry; Grace Lorah, Clarks Summit; Jasmine Loury, Scranton; Emma Maddage, Archbald; Luke Magnotta, Roaring Bk Tp; Kayla Malone, Douglassville; Alyssa Marion, Peckville; Morgan Mayne, Eynon; Willow McDonald, South Abington Twp; Ronan McManus, Milford; Abby Megotz, Scranton; Nina Megotz, Old Forge; Mason Mendygral, Kingston; Brett Miller, Scranton; Lizbeth Moctezuma, Scranton; Christina Monroe, Olyphant; Jeremiah Montano, Scranton; Luis Morales, Gouldsboro; Journey Moran, Kingston; Grace Murtagh, Olyphant; Kaitlyn Newberry, Jessup; Alex Ni, Moscow; Kaitlynn Nichols, Scott Twp; Mark Oldziejewski, Kingston; Rebecca Ottensman, Nanticoke; Alyssa Pajalich, Avoca; Fil Am Jr. Palma, S Sterling; Michelle Pan, Stroudsburg; Mackenzie Panetta, Milford; Victoria Para, Pittston; Isabella Parise, Jessup; Raina Patel, Scranton; Happy Patel, Brodheadsvlle; Allie Pauler, Waymart; Sarah Pavlovicz, Scranton; Kailynn Peck, Forest City; Mallory Phillips, Lake Ariel; Sabrina Pollock, Pringle; Joshua Ponce, Dalton; Caitlyn Posdon, Hawley; Jack Rafferty, Scranton; Brianna Reardon, Factoryville; Paige Redman, Peckville; Brandon Reed, Taylor; Uday Reva, Scranton; Matthew Richards, Dallas; Camille Rillstone, Ransom Twp; Natalie Rinaldi, Tobyhanna; Nora Robson, Old Forge; Bernard Roedel, Lake Ariel; Tatiana Roldan, Milford; Samantha Rooney, Clifton Twp; Jordan Rosenberg, Brodheadsville; Samuel Rosetti, Archbald; Morgan Sakulich, Shavertown; Mahnoor Sami, Jessup; Gracie Secor, Avoca; Kelsey Sholtis, Larksville; Carl Shygelski, Taylor; Nathanial Smyser, Dingmans Fry; Nevaeh Sorensen, Scott Township; Christina Stein, Honesdale; Amanda Suraci, S Abingtn Twp; Cataldo Talutto, Scranton; James Togher, Clarks Summit; JaeAnna Topa, Scranton; Marie Traverse, Milford; Alexis Turner, Clifford Twp; Emily Umlah, Hanover Twp; Mayra Varela, Taylor; Molly Vennie, Hawley; Anthony Viscomi, Scranton; Noel Voglino, Archbald; Breanna Walsh, Scranton; Rebecca Webb, Shoemakersvle; Cian Wescott, Scranton; Ryanne Wheeler, Lake Ariel; Julia White, Scranton; Bailey White, S Abingtn Twp; Gabriella Wilson, Reading; Madeline Wittig, Frackville; Sarah Wolfe, Moosic; Chloe Wolfe, Prompton; Michelle Woods, Wilkes Barre; Rachel Yaros, Carbondale, and Leah Zambetti, Yatesville. Students named to the Dean’s List from the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies as declared by Dean James Eckler, M.ARCH, MSAS, include: Jihad Abdallah, Greeley; Emma Adamchak, Swoyersville; Annabel Adams, Brackney; Elizabeth Adams, Brackney; Madeline Adams, Brackney; Abigail Adamsky, S Abingtn Twp; Kaelin Alicea, Saylorsburg; Susanna Almonte, Scranton; Tatiana Amaral, Roaring Brook Township; Casey Ames, Clarks Summit; Lila Anderson, Tunkhannock; Mia Angelicola, Waverly Twp; Olivia Arcuri, S Abingtn Twp; Nathaniel Armstrong, Clarks Summit; Brooke Arnold, Old Forge; Aniqa Asim, Scranton; Liberty Azaravich, Springville; Andrew Babinski, Scranton; Matthew Barletta, Scranton; Brandon Bartley, Mountain Top; Ella Basilio, Milford; Bria Beggin, Jessup; Kayleigh Beichler, Dalton; Chase Benjamin, Archbald; Emma Bergstresser, Saylorsburg; William Berlew, Courtdale; Jaelynn Berry, Blakely; Karolina Bis, E Stroudsburg; Mia Blume, Dunmore; Brayden Bogdon, Larksville; Michael Bonavoglia, Dunmore; Mia Bonavoglia, Scranton; Abigail Bonczek, Clarks Summit; Mirian Bonifacio, Mahanoy City; Faith Bravo, Dunmore; Esmeralda Brito Romero, West Hazleton; Joseph Brown, Dunmore; Julie Bryan, Lake Ariel; Caitlyn Burdick, Waymart; Lenae Burkhard, Orwigsburg; Brennan Burnside, Scranton; Joel Cali, Old Forge; Bryan Cano, Scranton; Ashley Capone, Scranton; Kendel Card, Stroudsburg; Christopher Cassidy, Milford; Rebecca Castimore, Lords Valley; Lucca Cerminaro, Fell Township; Hajer Chaibi, Scranton; Emily Chamberlain, Luzerne; Sephora Charlot, Scranton; Alex Chickson, West Pittston; Beatrice Chindemi, Archbald; Emily Chmakov, Gouldsboro; Maya Chorba, Peckville; Maria Cicerini, Jefferson Twp; Anna Cipriano, Scranton; Lauren Ciullo, Clarks Green; Olivia Ciullo, Dunmore; Vito Ciullo, Scranton; Lauren Clancy, Clifford Twp; Paige Clark, Brackney; Anna Coar, Honesdale; Ryan Coleman, Archbald; Isabella Coleman, Factoryville; Gavin Connor, Carbondale; Chloe Conway, S Abingtn Twp; John Costanzi, Dunmore; Elizabeth Cowgill, Waverly Twp; Daniele Cragle, Old Forge; Shannon Croll, Milford; Katrina Davis, Throop; Thomas Day, Moosic; Aviel Decastro, Scranton; Ava Devereaux, Throop; Christian Diaz, Covington Twp; Cristopher Diaz Hilario, Hazleton; Logan Dick, New Milford; Tehya Dietrich, Carbondale; Macrina Dolinish, Old Forge; Cali Domin, Jefferson Twp; Collin Dougherty, Shavertown; Andrew Dovin, Friendsville; Molly Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Kyle Driscoll, Roaring Bk Tp; Sr. Nhung Duong, Scranton; Emily Duris, Monroe Twp; Daniel Ebersole, Scranton; Sabrina Endriss, Scranton; Jayden Evans, Olyphant; Kayleigh Evans, Taylor; Emma Eynon, Dunmore; Ellen Fago, Hawley; Laura Farber, Pittston; Elaine Felipe Olivares, Scranton; Stephanie Fenescey, Montrose; Dominique Ferraro, Jessup; Brenna Fester, Berwick; Ana Fiedler, Stroudsburg; Emma Field, Scranton; Avery Fiorillo, Clarks Summit; Bridgette Flannery, Lake Ariel; Kadyn Forkal, Springville; Alison Fortuner, Carbondale; Serenity Fox, Dunmore; Joseph Fox, Taylor; Jolie Fraggetta, Milford; Kami Frindt, Hawley; Ethan Frutchey, Clarks Summit; Day-Shon Fulcher, Scranton; Gianni Gaitan, Cresco; Benjamin Galko, Roaring Bk Tp; Anastasia Galko, Roaring Brook Twp; Carleigh Galliford, Lake Ariel; John Gallo, Scranton; Estrella Galvan, Scranton; Reece Garvin, Reading; Elizabeth Gething, Old Forge; Tara Gladney, Scranton; Josh Godlewski, Taylor; Dominique Gomez, Scranton; Fabiana Gonzales, Old Forge; Angelina Goyne, Shavertown; Jacob Grande, Dunmore; Kelsey Green, Nescopeck; Allyson Griscavage, Catawissa; Zachary Grosvenor, Kingsley; Mallori Grzywacz, Scott Twp; Marissa Gubitoso, Pittston; Joseph Guglielmo, Madison Twp; Mason Gumble, Tafton; Destiny Hallock, Throop; Charles Hamm, Waverly Twp; Justin Hartz, Orwigsburg; Lawson Hawke, Milford; Karley Heid, Peckville; Camryn Hicks, Nicholson; Jocelyn Hittle, Morgantown; Shaylynn Hoak, Carbondale; Marissa Hoffman, Zion Grove; Zachary Hoover, Elmhurst Township; Carolyn Hopkins, Clarks Summit; Zachary Houston, Exeter; Allison Huegel, Scranton; Colby Hughes, Scranton; Corey Iyoob, Jessup; Emily James, Hanover Twp; Joseph Jara, Lake Ariel; Lindsey Jason, Olyphant; Kyle Jenkins, Scranton; Matthew Jesse, Dallas; Bo Judson, S Abingtn Twp; Corrine Justick, Jefferson Twp; Emily Kaeb, Archbald; Delaney Kaeb, N Abingtn Twp; Shelby Kaschak, Jermyn; Jatym Keller, Kingston; Kaitlyn Kenney, Effort; Megan Kielar, Carbondale; Danielle Kintzer, Mohnton; Taylor Kizer, Scranton; Karyn Klocko, Honesdale; Natalie Kohut, Scott Township; Alexandra Korb, Honesdale; Owen Kotchessa, Lake Ariel; Elias Kowal, S Abingtn Twp; Matthew Kubasti, Hunlock Creek; Brett Kugler, Wilkes Barre; Ella Kulenich, S Abingtn Twp; Melanie Lamberti, Roaring Brook Twp; Kaitlyn Lampke, Saylorsburg; Braden Law, Plymouth; Alivia Lawless, S Abingtn Twp; Alexys Lazuka, Scranton; Sage Lesh, Scranton; Hunter Long, Simpson; Matthew Lorenzetti, Throop; Jodi Lowthert, Long Pond; James Lucia, Covington Twp; Tristan Luczak, Hanover Twp; Isabella Luongo, Old Forge; Ashlyn Maas, Carbondale; Angelina Maglio, Spring Brook Twp; Jaylene Maisonet, Tobyhanna; Hudson Malinowski, Waymart; Aubrey Mangan, Scranton; Hailey Mankins, Taylor; Marissa Manza, E Stroudsburg; Alex Marcin, Dallas; Amanda Marcinkevich, Scranton; Jordyn Mark, Peckville; Lydia Marotti, West Pittston; Riley Marshall, Peckville; Nelly Martinez, Scranton; Jade Marzolino, Scranton; Cecilia Matatics, Scranton; Jayden Matute, Scranton; Danielle May, Madison Twp; Matthew Mazzoni, Archbald; Mercedes McAvoy, S Abingtn Twp; Jack McCabe, Old Forge; Coleman McCain, Great Bend; Michael McCann, Roaring Brook; Danilo McDonough, Scranton; Sarah McLain, Greenfild Twp; Emma McNally, Olyphant; Faith Meals, Fleetwood; Isaiah Meals, Fleetwood; Nicholas Mecca, Dunmore; Kirsten Melton, Scranton; Dominic Memo, Peckville; Jack Messina, Ringtown; Domenic Meyers, Scranton; Mary Miles, Pittston; Bailey Millard, New Milford; Hailey Miller, New Milford; Samantha Mitchell, Lakeville; Mackenzie Mitchko, Olyphant; Evelyn Moctezuma, Scranton; Emma Monahan, Fell Township; Lexi Moncinelli, Mayfield; Jillian Mooney, Dunmore; Jolene Morais, Clarks Summit; Kevin Morales, Scranton; Hunter Moran, Duryea; Nolla Morawiec, E Stroudsburg; Macey Morcom, Moscow; Paige Morgan, Olyphant; Owen Morgan, South Abington Twp; Amanda Moyer, Robesonia; Riley Mulherin, S Abingtn Twp; Connor Mulhern, Duryea; Samantha Munson, Old Forge; Alexandra Murphy, Orwigsburg; Jacob Muth, E Stroudsburg; Yamile Nader, Beaver Mdws; Maggie Nagle, Forest City; Donia Nazmy, Wilkes Barre; Taylor Neri, Carbondale; Maurice Nicholas, Scranton; David Nichols, Jr., Scott Twp; Rebecca Nieto, Hawley; Marissa Nowak, Exeter; Jessica Nowakowski, Duryea; Lauren O’Brien, Pittston; Alexandria O’Halloran, Jessup; Thomas O’Keefe, Milford; Emily Orlando, Scranton; Nick Oruska, Montrose; Cecelia Otis, Olyphant; Julie Pabst, Scranton; Gina Palermo, Eynon; David Paramo, Scranton; Maive Pawelski, Dunmore; Casey Penzone, Jermyn; Ava Penzone, Peckville; Chloe Perko, Bear Creek; Ava Perrins, Throop; Logan Pfaff, Scranton; Matthew Pfohl, Scranton; Ragan Poplawski, Nicholson; Michael Prebola, Monroe Twp; Zachary Price, Scranton; Chloe Pugh, Mountain Top; Anaid Ramirez, Effort; Joshua Ramos, Mahanoy City; Elyse Rehder, South Abington Twp; Emma Renard, Dunmore; Ryan Repecki, Olyphant; Allie Resetar, West Pittston; Kailey Rillstone, Ransom Twp; Anna Rinehimer, Nescopeck; Ayana Rivera, S Abington Twp; Hunter Robertson, Dunmore; Emilee Robinson, S Abington Twp; Thomas Robinson, Scranton; Alexandra Rodriguez, Lake Ariel; Katie Rowlands, West Wyoming; John Russo, Milford; Ceyonna Rybitski, Scranton; Abigail Sankus, Wilkes Barre; Avianna Santarelli, Archbald; Brian Santarsiero, Dunmore; Abigail Saverslak, Dickson City; Autumn Savitski, Shavertown; Brielle Scheland, Old Forge; Santo Schiavone, Clarks Summit; Marissa Schuler, Harveys Lake; Lia Schwenk, Dunmore; Mia Scotti, Taylor; Angelina Servino, Lake Ariel; Aartie Sewah, Scranton; Daniel Shea, Scranton; Briseus Shupp, Harding; Jada Siino, Newfoundland; Taylor Simpson, Dunmore; Gracie Slaven, Moosic; Nadia Slish, Union Dale; Maxwell Slusser, Berwick; Cassandra Slusser, Bloomsburg; Adriana Smargiassi, Scott Twp; Andrew Smith, Archbald; Aspen Smith, Montrose; Darrell Smith, Pleasant Mt; Gabrielle Snee, Olyphant; Gary Snyder, Madison Twp; Todd Snyder, Meshoppen; Emily Spencer, Shavertown; Grace Spisso, Taylor; Kailey Stevenson, Montrose; Bryn Stiles, S Abingtn Twp; Italia Storey, Scranton; Connor Straka, Peckville; Milana Straub, Shickshinny; Antonia Summa, Dunmore; Isabella Summa, Scranton; Jessica Sunar, Scranton; Natalie Sweeney, Jessup; Joseph Swetter, Clifford Twp; Jonelle Symonies, Carbondale; Alexandra Taffera, Moscow; Carissa Tallo, Dunmore; Joseph Taraschuk, Honesdale; Trevor Thomas, S Abington Twp; Samantha Thomas, Factoryville; Caryn Thompson, Scranton; Abagayle Toraldo, Old Forge; Gloria Truong, Scranton; Barbale Tsulaia, Pittston; Stephanie Ulitchney, Olyphant; Kaylee Urso, Old Forge; Peter Valcukas, E Stroudsburg; Jaida Valdez, Scranton; Zachary Valeski, West Pittston; Arianna Varela, Scranton; Nicola Veniamin, Waverly Township; Elizabeth Vito, Dupont; John Walsh, Clarks Green; Mira Walsh, Scranton; Julia Walsh, Scranton; Justine Walters, Roaring Bk Tp; Kenneth Ward, Scranton; Gerald Wasilchak, Archbald; Brendan Weber, Shillington; Victoria Weber, S Sterling; Benjamin Werle, Meshoppen; Emma Wesley, Wilkes Barre; Mia Wilkus, Scranton; Abigail Wilson, Scranton; Savana Wilson, Throop; Madison Winn, Waymart; Zachary Witte, Lakeville; Sean Wolfe, Nanticoke; Molly Yatchyshyn, Bernville; Lauren Yencho, Dickson City; Kyra Yergey, Fleetwood; Maggie Yerkes, Milanville; Rachel Zarubski, Dunmore; Jenna Zerilli, Effort; Yuan Zhou, Scranton; Libby Zick, New Milford, and Anna Zuby, Peckville.
The Wright Center to Host Tinnitus Support Group The Tinnitus Support Group of Northeast Pennsylvania will meet on Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn. Virtual meeting options are available for those unable to attend in person. There is no fee to attend. New members are welcome. The support group welcomes individuals living with tinnitus, their loved ones, and anyone interested in learning more about this complex audiological and neurological condition. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, and explore coping strategies in a compassionate and supportive environment. Tinnitus, often described as ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in the ears or head, affects over 50 million adults across the U.S., with many experiencing its effects daily. For some, it can be a temporary nuisance, while for others, it becomes a chronic, life-altering condition. For more information or to obtain the virtual meeting link, contact Nicole Flynn, director of the Geriatrics Service Line at The Wright Center for Community Health, at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org or 570-230-0019. For more information about The Wright Center, visit TheWrightCenter.org.
Geisinger College of Health Sciences Designated a ‘Hunger-Free Campus’ Geisinger College of Health Sciences was recently notified by Pennsylvania first lady Lori Shapiro that it has received the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus designation. “We are so honored to receive the designation,” said Tanja Adonizio, MD, Geisinger College vice provost for student affairs. “Our medical school has long maintained a free student food pantry, stocked by generous faculty, staff and community. We also embed awareness of social drivers of health – like food insecurity – into our curriculum. We encourage our students to experience initiatives like Geisinger’s Fresh Food Farmacy and to volunteer with community organizations that provide basic necessities to our neighbors. Students focused on healthcare careers need to understand everything that factors into a patient’s health.” The PA Hunger-Free Campus Initiative is building a coalition of colleges and universities focused on addressing hunger and other basic needs for their students; creating opportunities for connection among student hunger advocates; providing resources and strategies for campuses; and supporting opportunities to apply for grants related to addressing food insecurity. Mrs. Shapiro noted that more than one-third of students know someone who dropped out of college due to food insecurity during the pandemic. She further said that 52% of students who faced food or housing insecurity in 2020 did not apply for support because they did not know how. The hunger-free campus designation recognizes colleges and universities that are taking steps to address these issues so students can focus on their education instead of where to find their next meal. In addition to the Hunger-Free Campus designation, Geisinger College of Health Sciences is now also eligible for related grant opportunities.
PS Bank Contributes to Deutsch Institute’s Robinson Park Relocation Project PS Bank recently donated $1,500 to the Deutsch Institute to assist with its efforts to bring their headquarters to a building within Robinson Park in Scranton. Once completed, the community building will be used to provide recreational and wellness programming to people with disabilities and the surrounding community. Located on the city’s east mountain, Robinson Park is the second largest park in Scranton. Established in 1979, the Deutsch Institute provides a variety of events, activities, and outings to enrich the lives of persons with special needs and other barriers. The new space will not only house the Deutsch Institute administrative offices, but will also contain space to host events, activities, and recreational gatherings. The distinct A-frame building includes a large kitchen to facilitate healthy eating sessions or cooking classes; as well as a multimedia room that could allow for movie nights, exercise classes, or crafting. Chris von Ahnen, Deutsch Institute Executive Director, expressed his gratitude for the donation at a recent check presentation. “The Deutsch Institute is thankful for this donation as it will allow us to continue renovating Robinson Park, creating a safe and inclusive environment,” he said. With PS Bank’s newest office in North Scranton, this donation to the Deutsch Institute is another way the bank is contributing to progressive projects in the city. Pictured: Sean Ann Schoen, Vice President/Marketing Director at PS Bank and member of the Deutsch Institute Board of Directors; Anthony J. Gabello, PS Bank President & CEO; Chris VonAhnen, Deutsch Institute Executive Director; and Marylou Grogan, Chairwoman of the Deutsch Institute Board of Directors.
Tobyhanna Army Depot Places Col. Benjamin Kilgore in Command Pictured Left: Col. James L. Crocker; Pictured Right: Col. Benjamin Kilgore; (Photo credit: Justin Kucharski) Tobyhanna Army Depot ushered in a new era of leadership poised to shape the future of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest industrial employer. Col. James L. Crocker relinquished command of Tobyhanna Army Depot to Col. Benjamin Kilgore during a military ceremony on June 25. Maj. Gen. James D. Turinetti IV, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, presided over the ceremony. Also in attendance was the depot workforce, elected officials, community partners, and members of the Crocker and Kilgore families. Col. Crocker departs Tobyhanna and will take a new assignment in Army Materiel Command’s G3. In his departing remarks, he celebrated his time leading the DOD’s choice readiness provider. “At Tobyhanna, we ensure C5ISR readiness for warfighters worldwide. Our accomplishments, over the past two years, while important for us as an organization, were all aimed at delivering key warfighting capabilities at speed and scale,” emphasizing the vast importance of the organization’s newest mission. “The establishment of our microelectronics facility, which was unveiled earlier this month, has positioned Tobyhanna as the only organic supplier of circuit card assemblies for our warfighters, reducing the need to rely upon external sources.” Kilgore is the depot’s 36th commander and most recently served as the chief of staff at Defense Logistics Agency Energy. He holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the Army War College, a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from the University of Louisville and a Masters in Managerial Logistics from North Dakota State University. Prior to attending the Army War College, he was assigned to Army Futures Command, where he served as the Assistant Chief of Staff G4 for Joint Modernization Command at Fort Bliss, Texas. Kilgore will lead 3,100 employees as depot commander and will be responsible for supporting global readiness for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (also known as C5ISR) systems across the DOD. In his first address to the Tobyhanna community, Kilgore expressed excitement about his newest assignment. “I am honored to serve as Tobyhanna’s 36th Commander. Across the Department of Defense, Tobyhanna is known as a community of dedicated professionals who ensure that our joint force remains mission ready.” Kilgore also laid out his priorities for the organization’s future, citing its role in the evolution of the U.S. Army. “As we look ahead, Team Tobyhanna will continue to drive forward in alignment with CECOM’s top priorities — particularly in supporting the Army’s transformation strategy and enhancing readiness across the joint force. From sustaining and upgrading C5ISR systems to advancing capabilities in microelectronics, our work ensures that the joint force remains lethal, agile, and technologically superior.”
