Health Works

National Recovery Month with guest Jeff Zerechak, WC Drug & Alcohol director. Hear about upcoming events and services provided by WCD&A. www.waynecountypa.gov 570-253-6022

3rd dose COVID 19 vaccine with guest Erica Brown, Development manager WHCHC. Listen and learn who should receive a 3rd dose and how to schedule your appointment. For more info: WMCHC COVID hotline 570-252-8197

Kids Eat Right Month with Barbara Griggs-Pratt, WMH Clinical Nutrition Manager and Leighana Anolfo, nutrition intern, Cedar Crest College discussing tips like smart shopping, family mealtime and cooking healthy. Visit: www.eat right.org for more information

Wayne County Food Pantry with Dave Hartung, WC Integrated Services Specialist. Learn about services that the WC food pantry provide for our community. For more information call: 570-253-4262

COVID 19 Vaccines at the Wayne County Fair - Dr. Sibyl Rickard WMH Pathologist discusses the importance of getting the vaccine and vaccine hesitancy.

Breast Feeding Awareness Week with guest Brittany Kimble, RN, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) WMCHC, discusses the benefits and support available for breast feeding Moms both pre/post delivery.

Wayne Memorial Food Prescription Program. Carol Kneier and Alicia Blaine, Marywood University Nutrition Intern discusses who can enroll and the programs benefits. For more information call: 570-253-8422

Summer Food Safety. Guest Barbara Pratt, Registered Dietitian and manger of Nutrition Services at WMH discusses how to keep your food safe and guest healthy with food guidelines and grilling tips.

Victims Intervention Program new text/chat line. Debbie Cosentino, Child Counselor Advocate VIP discusses how to access the new text and chat resource. 570-798-4847 vipempowers.org

Firework and summertime safety with Pleasant Mount Emergency Service fire chief, Buck Brown and assist fire chief, Dan Brown.

Center for Community Resource, Wayne County’s new mental health crisis provider starting July 1st. Shanon Quick, director of programs for CCR discusses the new mobile mental health crisis service. Starting July 1st call: 1-833-557-3224 (1-833-55REACH)

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month with Kristen Shipsky, constituent service manager  and Jeff Dauber, educator & outreach coordinator Alzheimer's Association. Learn about free services and support. Helpline 1-800-272-3900 www.alz.org

Guest Pat Mohn, Penn State Extension Wayne Co. Learn about tick safety and the spotted lanternfly. 570-253-5970 ext 4110 or extension.psu.edu

Wayne County transportation system with guest Carl Albright WC transportation director. Learn about this service for all residents in Wayne County. Visit waynecountypa.gov or call 570-253-4280

Guest: Robin Skinner, RDN, LDN, executive director, Pike Co Area Agency on Aging. Learn about all services for seniors. www.pikepa.org 570-775-5550

Water Safety Month with Susie Kasper, Park Ranger Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational Park. Learn how to stay safe on the rivers this season. www.nps.gov

Stroke Awareness Month. Guest: Dr. Stan Skonieczki, Medical Director ED WMH and Michele Churney RN, nurse manager WMH ED & outpatient services. Discussing WMH Certified Primary Stroke Center and ways to reduce your risk factors for a stroke.

Women Health Week with Dr. Alexis Felsman OB/GYN, WMCHC Women’s Health Center 570-253-3005. Discussing services and women’s health issues

National Nurses Week May 6th-12th with Chandra Roberts BSN, RN, MHA, WMH Nurse Manager. Celebrating nurses everywhere!

Mental Health Awareness with guest JoAnna Van Tine, NAMI NEPA. We discuss support, programs & resources for individuals and families with mental illness. Call: 570-342-1047 for more information.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Michele Minor Wolf, executive director VIP discussing awareness and upcoming programs. Visit vipempowers.org for more information. 24 hour help call 570-253-440

Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Guest is Janene DuBois, PPS Coordinator, Good Shepherd Rehab Wayne Memorial Hospital and Parkinson’s Support Group

National Autism Awareness Month with Tanya Carrelle, Ph. D Director of Special Education and Daniel Nalesnik, Assistant Director Special Education at Wallenpaupack Area School District. We discuss what is autism and services available within the education system

Newfoundland Community Hub survey with guests Kristina Russo, Director Newfoundland library and Max Feldman, Park & recreation committee Dreher township. We discuss how community hubs can strengthen communities and provide many opportunities for health & and wellness. Survey link http://Newfoundlandpa.com

Mary Loughlin NE Resource Coordinator for the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA. We discuss what is epilepsy, available resources, education opportunities and support. 570-592-1150 epilepsywv@efepa.org for more information.