Health Works

Wayne County 911 Special Needs Project with guests Wendy Simons, WCOBDPEI and Faith Phillips, community member. Learn how this program supports people with special needs and circumstances. Call: 570-253-9200 for more information.

Join our guest Mary Ursich, Administrator WCAAA talk about the Adult Daily Living Center and other services available to seniors 60+. Visit: Waynecountypa.gov or call 570-253-4262

Join Lori Wood, WMCHC Together for Health dental hygienists and community dental health coordinator discuss the importance of your dental needs and oral care.

Join guest Dr. Bradley Serwer, Interventional Cardiologist at WHM Heart & Vascular Center, as he discusses treatment and prevention for heart disease.

Healthy Heart with guest Nadine Greco MS, WMH Cardiac Rehab manager. Nadine discusses Go Red for Women - wear red on Friday, Feb 4th and risk factors and tips to keep your heart healthy. Call: 570-253-8253 for more info.

PROSPER with guest Chrissy Pulman, Penn State Extension Educator. Learn about the Strengthening Family Program, for students ages 10 - 14 and their families. Help build stronger family bonds while teaching teens about peer pressures. Contact your local school district for more information or 570-616-0878

SHARE with Guest Larisa Yusko, SHARE housing counselor, discusses an affordable housing choice for homeowners who want to share their home with home seekers. Call 570-832-5133 for more info.

Kidney Health - Board Certified Dr. Zaima Choudhry, Nephrologist at WMH discusses how to keep your kidneys healthy and the importance of controlling blood pressure.

WMCHC with guest Fred Jackson, Executive Director of WMCHC. Listen to highlights from 2021 and hear about plans for 2022. Visit www. WMH.org

Dave Hoff, CEO WMHS discusses his 20 year career at Wayne Memorial Hospital upon his retirement.

COVID treatment & ER alternatives with guest, Dr. James Cruse Chief Medical Officer WMCHC. Learn about outpatient treatment option vs an ER visit for mild to moderate COVID symptoms.

Winter exercise safety and tips with guest Nadine Greco, manager Cardiac Rehab program WMH. Listen and learn how to exercise during the cold winter month. WMH in-school walking program. Visit wmh.org or call 570-253-8990 for information

HOPE - Helping to Overcome Psychosis Early with guest Gabriela Lopez Garcia, blended case manager, HOPE. Lean about the Children's Services Center program HOPE, what is psychosis and how to get help. Call 570-253-0321 or 1-877-433-5112, visit www.cscwv.org

WC YMCA with guest Tina Hoehn, executive director. Make yourself a priority! Learn about the Diabetes Prevention Program and A Matter of Balance starting in January 2022. Call the Y at 570-253-2083 to register.

WMH Home Health and Hospice with Lisa Grecco RN and Daniela Davis RN managers at WMH HH & Hospice. Learn about services available. Call 570-253-8431 for information.

Diabetes Awareness Month with Ann Marie Kretchik, RDN, CDCES. Learn what is pre-diabetes vs diabetes. Things to do to prevent diabetes. Visit diabetes.org and take the test to see if your at risk for diabetes.

Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease with Valerie Stout, WMH respiratory therapist. Valerie shares guidelines and tips to keep you healthy during the winter months and discusses WMH pulmonary rehab program. Visit WMH.org

WMH Mammography Services Join Dr. Charles Barax, Radiologist WMH as he talks about the importance of yearly mammograms. Visit www. WMH.org for more information on WMH imaging/radiology services

Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month with guest Bradley Serwer MD, FACC, WMH Interventional Cardiologist. Learn about the risk factors, prevention and how to help. WMH.org

Breast Cancer Awareness Month with guest Dr. Charles Barax,  WMH Radiologist and Rob Brzuchalski, Manager WMH Imaging/Radiology Department. Learn about the importance of mammograms and breast health. Visit wmh.org for more information.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month with guest Michele Minor Wolf, executive director VIP for Wayne and Pike Counties. Hear about upcoming events and how VIP can help. Visit: vipempowers.org or call 24/7 570-253-4401 or 570-296-HELP

Mental Illness Awareness Week with guest JoAnna Van Tine, NAMI NEPA educator, facilitator and advocate. Learn about support groups, education programs and resources available for individuals and families dealing with mental health issues. Visit: NAMINEPA.org or call 570-342-1047 for more information.

National Yoga Awesome Month with Amanda Masters, The Cooperage Project Youth Program Coordinator. Learn about practices that uses the body and mind to help balance us and reduce stress in our lives.

Fall Prevention Week with guest Lu Young, RN, WMH Trauma Program Manager. Learn about WMH level IV trauma center, how to prevent falls and safety guidelines when riding ATVs.

Pike County Celebrates Recovery Month with guest Chris Sorrentino, case manager CMP Drug & Alcohol Commission.  Come out on Sept 18 to Camp Akenac in Dingman's Ferry and learn about services available in Pike County and help celebrate those in recovery! For more information call: 570-296-1054 or 866-824-3578.