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
Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Receives Donation The Spirit of Hope Celebration Board of Ambassadors presented the Cancer Institute with a $54,789 check from their 2022 Spirit of Hope event. “On behalf of the Ambassadors who truly exhibit the ‘Spirit of Hope’ we are thrilled to present you with these funds to help individuals receive early detection and free screenings,” said Leo Vergnetti, Chairman of the Board of Ambassadors. The Board of Ambassadors, a group of community volunteers, hosted the tenth annual Spirit of Hope Celebration in November 2022 at Mohegan Pennsylvania. More than 300 people were in attendance. The event featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and a silent auction. Bob Durkin was the Tribute to Courage Honoree. Proceeds from the event benefited the Cancer Institute’s Community-Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program. This program helps individuals in northeast Pennsylvania get their recommended colorectal, breast, cervical, and lung cancer screenings.
Your Beautiful Flowers Offering Member Discount Your Beautiful Flowers is offering a 10% discount for all orders placed before Saturday, February 11. Discount Code CHAMBER2023.
Colbert & Grebas Hosts Free In-Person Seminar The NEPA Elder Law Office of Colbert & Grebas, P.C. is hosting a free in-person seminar about “A Comprehensive and Effective ESTATE PLAN is the key to protective your legacy. The seminar is planned for Saturday, February 18 from 9:00-10:30 AM at The Woodlands, Wilkes-Barre, PA. A complimentary hot breakfast will be served. Seating is limited: RSVP at 570-299-7909 or online at ElderLAwNEPA.com
Allied Services Celebrates Miracle Makers Allied Services Integrated Health System recently honored the contributions and successes of employees from various divisions with their bimonthly Miracle Maker breakfast. The gathering was held at the Convention Center at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania, Plains, Pa. “To be surrounded here today by so many skilled, compassionate, and professional people is truly a blessing,” commented Atty. Bill Conaboy President & CEO, Allied Services Integrated Health System. “And to know that this is just a sampling of the tremendous people we employ – it gives me great faith in the strength and future of our integrated health system.” PHOTO ID: Seated left to right: Ann Ruddy, Personal Care Attendant, Allied Services Terrace; Roseanne Fisne, Director of Clinical Applications, Allied Services Information Systems; Christina Bolcavage, Systems Analyst, Allied Services Information Systems; Margaret Augustatus, Dietary Supervisor, Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing; Richard McFarlin, Janitorial, Center City Skilled Nursing; Sophia Hamilton-Gibson, Certified Nurse Aide, Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center Scranton; Standing left to right; Brianna Hoban, Allied Services Assistant Vice President of Skilled Nursing Administration; Judy Oprisko, Allied Services Vice President Human Resources; Wally Sokolowski, Physical Therapist Assistant, Allied Services Scranton; Patrice Powell, Coordinator, Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care; Jamie Mackey, Unit Manager, Allied Service William Warren Scranton Residence; Kristi Green, RN, CHPN, Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care; Atty. Bill Conaboy, President & CEO, Allied Services Integrated Health System; Dr. Robert Cole, Senior Vice President & Chief Analytics Officer, Allied Services Integrated Health System. Absent from photo: Brittnee Smith, Director of Social Services, Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing; Chrystal Morgan, Mental Health Worker; Allied Services Behavioral Health Division; Abdulmjid Alsharari, Supervisor, Allied Services Behavioral Health Division Erin Burns Multimedia Production ManagerAllied Services Integrated Health System Office: 570-348-1341 Fax: 570-341-4331 www.allied-services.org
The Ritz to show “Italian Bred” For one night only, Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM you can see Italian Bred at The Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center. About the show: Having written down everything her loving and outspoken grandmother ever uttered, Candice slips in and out of family characters as she cooks up an hilarious show of growing up Staten Island style. Italian Bred features several Virtual Celebrity Cameos by Steve Schirripa (Blue Bloods & Sopranos), Mario Cantone (Sex and the City & The View), Emmy Winner Leslie Jordan, and more! Please contact us with any questions about the chart. Please note that The Ritz was built in 1907 as a vaudeville theater. There are many steps to negotiate. Please let us know in advance if you will need assistance. If you need ADA seating and use of our chairlift, please contact us ahead of your visit – 570.252.4156/ smelcher@ritzpac.com and we will reserve your seats. House opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. The Box Office table opens an hour before curtain. Concessions & light fare are available from The Black Box Cafe on the 1st floor of the Ritz Building. Food & drink from the Black Box Cafe only are allowed in the theater. You can purchase tickets at www.italianbredshow.com/tickets or call (570)-252-4156. The Ritz Theater 222 Wyoming Ave Scranton, PA 18503
Johnson College Announces New Satellite Campus In an effort to transform education, the economy, and the quality of the workforce throughout the Greater Hazleton region, Johnson College has partnered with Greater Hazleton CAN DO to address the demands of industry in the area. Together, they are spearheading plans to introduce the College’s first-ever satellite campus, Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center, located in the Humboldt Industrial Park in Hazleton. During a press conference on February 1st, 2023 at the 30,000-sq.ft. industrial facility, which once housed the McCann School of Business and Technology, executives and board members from Johnson College and CAN DO, Inc announced exciting details about the new campus. Dr. Katie Leonard, President and CEO of Johnson College, led the presentation and was followed by key members of the partnership including Joseph Lettiere, President and CEO of CAN DO; Charles Burkhardt, Chair of the CAN DO Board of Directors; and Pat Dietz, Chairperson of Johnson College Board of Directors. “We have heard from area employers and the programs that will be offered here are built to meet their needs,” Dr. Leonard said. “We look forward to hearing from the Greater Hazleton community in terms of how this building can once again become an asset that we all share. We are here to help meet the needs of our friends and neighbors in this great community.” The goal of this new campus will be to create unique and affordable academic experiences for students in partnership with industry to prepare them for careers in the Hazleton region and beyond. The College is built on its reputation for providing hands-on learning in a supportive environment and members of its community are thrilled to share this experience in a new area. CAN DO President & CEO Joseph Lettiere said, “For many years, CAN DO has worked to bring a technical school to Greater Hazleton to assist in improving the area’s access to career-ready job training. It is our mission to improve the quality of life in Greater Hazleton through the creation and retention of a full range of employment opportunities and I strongly believe that the programs Johnson College plans to offer truly move the needle for our community. I’d like to thank Dr. Katie Leonard, the Johnson College Board of Directors, as well as the CAN DO Board of Directors for their willingness to take the risk in making this investment with us.” Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center, pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, will offer an array of certificate and degree programs beginning in late August 2023. These will include academic certificates in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, and Building & Property Maintenance and an associate degree in Electrical Construction Technology. It will also offer continuing education certificates in areas including Medical Assistant, Computer User Support & Security Specialist, and Class A CDL Driver Training. Students will be able to complete all programs and certificates at the Hazleton campus. For more information about these programs, visit johnson.edu/Hazleton.
