Health Works

Wayne County Drug & Alcohol Commission - Guest Melissa McWilliams, prevention program supervisor, WCD&AC, discusses the evidence-based programs and the positive impact they have on our youth. Listen and learn about the Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter coming to Wayne, Pike, and Susquehanna Counties. Visit  Home - Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - Youth -Mentoring (bbbs.org)  or call WC...

Guest Martha Wilson, WMH auxiliary member, shares the opportunity for individuals to take a self-guided tour of 7 gardens in our area on Saturday, July 20th. Listen for details on this event and the benefits for your health. Visit  WMH Auxiliary Garden Tour - Wayne Memorial Hospital  for additional information. 

Guest Laurel Burns, food and market manager, The Cooperage Project discusses this upcoming event for seniors to gather and socialize. The Cooperage Project serves as a hub and focuses on food and markets, youth programs and art & cultures. For more information visit  Home - The Cooperage Project  or call 570-253-2020. 

Join Wayne Memorial Hospital's newly hired Registered Nurses as they discuss CPR and AEDs.  Listen and learn about the 7 steps of CPR, how to use an AED and the difference between the two. In an emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department. To find out more about learning CPR visit  American Heart Association CPR & First Aid  or  Red Cross CPR Training

Guest Tim Huber, Chief Facilities Officer and Safety Officer at Wayne Memorial Hospital discusses hospital safety including patient, environmental and staff safety. Listen and learn more tips to keep you and your family safe during the summer months and how to access care if needed.   Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers | Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org)

Elder Abuse Awareness Month - Guest Tracy Simon, Protective Services supervisor, Pike County Area Agency on Aging shares ways AAA helps protect individuals, ages 60 and over, against various forms of abuse like physical, emotional, self-neglect, and exploitation. Listen and learn about events and other services available at the PC Aging office. To report suspected abuse call 1-800-233-8991 or visi...

Guest Wynter Newman, Chief Administrative Officer for Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers discusses the newly opened Carbondale Walk In Care. Listen and learn the difference between walk in care, urgent care and emergency room care. WMCHC provide primary care, pediatric, women's health, dental, and behavioral health services. Visit www.wmchc.net for information

Guest Erica Brown, Chief Development Officer, WMCHC discusses different scams and how to avoid them. Brown shares tips to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and scams. The  Be a Savvy   Senior  brochure is available at Wayne Memorial Community Health Center offices or call WMH Community Health office at 570-253-8422 for more information. 

Guest Board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist Sheila Hockman, DO discusses this year's theme,  Women's Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care and Wellbeing.  Learn about services provided by Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers Women's Health Center. For more information, visit  Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers | Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org)  or call 570-253-3005.

Guest Susie Kasper, National Park Services park ranger at Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River discusses water safety and hazards on the river. Life jackets save lives, listen and learn about the loaner program and guidelines when on the river. Visit:  NPS.gov Homepage (U.S. National Park Service)  or  https://facebood.com/updeNPS  for more information.

Guest Todd J. Holmes, MD, medical director of the Wayne Memorial Hospital Emergency Department (ED) discusses WMH Certified Primary Stroke Center and the guidelines that are followed.  Learn about risks factors and how to reduce these risks for having a stroke. Visit:  American Stroke Association  for more information or www.wmh.org

Guest Mary Ursich, MSW, administrator Wayne County Area Agency on Aging discusses events planned to celebrate older Americans at the senior centers. Listen and learn about other services available through the aging office. Wayne Co. has 3 main centers, Honesdale, Hawley and Hamlin. For more information call 570-253-4262 or visit  Area Agency on Aging | Wayne County, PA (waynecountypa.gov)

Join guest JoAnna Van Tine, NAMI Northeast Region community engagement and volunteer coordinator. National Alliance on Mental Illness provides education and support for individuals and families dealing with mental health issues and also focuses on mental wellness. Listen and learn about upcoming events sponsored by NAMI. For more information visit  HOME | naminepa  or call 570-342-1047.

Guest Joyce Malicky, WMH volunteer coordinator shares opportunities for community members to volunteer. Learn about WMH Hospice volunteers, Project Search program, WMH Auxiliary, and the many board members who volunteer their time to support the Wayne Memorial Health System. For more information about our volunteer program call 570-253-8737.

Guest Dr. Philip Horne, Podiatrist at the Wayne Memorial Hospital Wound Care Clinic (WWC) discusses services provided by the WWC. Listen and learn ways to keep your feet healthy and how the WWC can help you. For more information visit  w ww.wmh.org or call WMH WWC at 570-251-6644. 

Guest Pam Gaeng, MSN, FNP-C, Pike County Family Health Center & Tick-Borne Disease Wellness Center discusses tick bite prevention, tick testing and more. Join Pam and PA Tick Research Lab representative, Destiny Sample Koon Koon, on April 18th at Wallenpaupack Brewing Co at 6 PM for the Science on Tap program sponsored by Pike/Wayne Conservation Districts. For appointments and more information...

Representatives from Wayne County Al-Anon & Alateen join today's show to discuss support programs for families and friends of individuals who struggle with alcoholism and substance abuse disorders. Listen and learn about the services and support provided. Meetings are free and take place Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Calvary United Methodist Church 151 Belmont Street, Waymart. For more informat...

Guest Ericka Thaxton, medical advocate for Victim's Intervention Program (VIP) discusses services available for individuals, families and friends who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Listen and learn about educational opportunities and ways to support VIP's mission.  VIP's services are always free, confidential and available 24/7. Call 570-253-44...

Guest Clifford Carrol, MD, FACP, FACG, FASGE, board-certified Gastroenterology at Wayne Memorial’s Physician Specialty Clinic, discusses the importance of screening for colon cancer, new age guidelines, risk factors and more. For more information on Wayne Memorial’s gastroenterology services, call the Physician Specialty Clinic at 570-253-8601 or visit www.wmh.org

Join Mary Burgio, LCSW, manager, Jill White, LSW GC-C and Morgan Silfies, LSW as they discuss roles and responsibilities as a social worker at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Listen and learn about the upcoming free six-week Grief Workshop starting Wednesday, April 3rd and community outreach projects.  For more information call 570-253-8383. 

Guests Barbara Pratt MS, LDN, RDN, manager Nutrition Services WMH and Erika Freely, nutrition intern Marywood University shares this year's theme,  Beyond the Table.  Listen and learn how to make healthy food choices, the importance of activity and more. Visit  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: eatright.org  for nutrition information or call WMH Nutrition Services at 570-253-8164.

Guest James Cruse, MD, Chief Medical Officer Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers discusses achievements and recognition attained by WMCHC offices for patient's blood pressure control. Listen and learn about ways to control your blood pressure to keep your heart, kidneys and brain healthy. Need a primary care provider, visit  Primary Care - Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org)

Guest Lori Wood, R.D.H., public health dental hygiene practitioner, and community health dental coordinator at Wayne Memorial Together for Health Dental Centers discusses the importance of early dental visits for children and other services available. The TFH Dental Centers services adults and children at two locations, Honesdale and Lords Valley. For more information call: 570-251-6534 or 570-775...

Guest Laura Toole, LCSW Executive Vice President Northeast Regional Cancer Institute discusses programs and resources available through NRCI. Listen and learn about the cancer screening navigation program available through Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers in partnership with NRCI. For more information visit www.cancernepa.org or call 570-904-8808. 

Guest Bradley Serwer, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist at Wayne Memorial's Heart & Vascular Center discusses ways to keep your heart healthy during your workday. Listen and learn tips on exercise, food choices and lifestyle. For more information on Wayne Memorial’s cardiology services, call the Physician Specialty Clinic at 570-253-8601 or visit wmh.org