HONESDALE, PA--"Someday my prince will come . . . and he’ll be physically fit. We’ll live happily ever after, and exercise for at least 30 minutes every day." Those thoughts might have been running through the minds of these two princesses at the first Wayne County On the Move celebration Saturday, November 13^th. Maybe not. But the princesses, their escort Mickey Mouse, and more than 50 other people gathered at the Honesdale YMCA were marking a feat of p...

(Honesdale, November 19, 2004)… Wayne Memorial Hospital has upgraded its Magnetic Resonance Imaging unit, replacing an already powerful 1.0 Tesla* magnet to a higher field strength system with an even more powerful 1.5 Tesla magnet. "We expect this new system to help improve diagnoses in a wide range of conditions," says Rob Brzuchalski, Manager WMH Radiology, "including vascular disease, stroke, abdominal and brain disorders and musculoskeletal conditions in the kne...

(Honesdale, November 10, 2004)…A grateful new mom brought lunch for the staff at Wayne Memorial’s New Beginnings unit and donated 100 children’s books for more parents like herself. Jeanne Arnold of Pleasant Mount gave birth to son Nicholas at New Beginnings on June 30^th. "It was a great experience, and everyone here was so nice. They do so much! We—my husband Peter—and I just wanted to show our appreciation." Arnold said the colorful book, Mars...

(November 8, 2004)… Wayne Memorial Health System paid tribute to its physicians’ expertise and dedication at a "Physician Recognition Reception" at Settler's Inn in Hawley on November 6th. Members of the Hospital's staff and Board of Trustees met with veteran WMH staff doctors as well as welcomed newcomers such as Dr. Ravi Konidala. The family practice physician, pictured left, joined the Pike County Medical Center this summer. He is seen talking to Dr. Robert Dohner, who ...

(November 10, 2004)... James Pettinato, RN, the head nurse at Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department received a special statewide honor. The Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PHESC) awarded Pettinato its prestigious Mildred K. Fincke Nursing Award. This award recognizes nurses who have contributed significantly to the provision of emergency health services in the Commonwealth. Besides working at Wayne Memorial, Pettinato volunteers for the Cottage Hose Ambulance Service ...

November 3, 2004, HONESDALE, PA—She knows that no one is ready for winter yet, but Margaret Ennis wants everyone to know that it’s time for Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Winter Walking Program. "The Winter Walking Program is now in its 6th year. Area schools offer their miles and miles of hallways for warm and safe walking from November 1^st through March 31^st. It’s a great way to keep active, even when the weather won’t cooperate."

The following schools ha...

HONESDALE, PA, October 29, 2004—Wayne County is on the move! On October 11, word came in the Wayne County On the Move’s 29 teams had already reached their goal of a virtual walk to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Now, 25 days into the October challenge, the 29 On the Move teams are already on their 5^th virtual trip to visit that big-eared mouse and his goofy friends in Florida.

States Margaret Ennis, Coordinator of Wayne County On the Move...

(HONESDALE, October 26, 2004)… If you need to watch what you eat, the holidays can be especially difficult. "Maintaining a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet is hard for all of us during the holidays," says Carol Kneier, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian at Wayne Memorial Hospital. "The goal of our Holiday Taste-In is to give tips and recipes to help keep you on track while you celebrate the season."

Kneier and the other registered dietit...

(Honesdale, October 18, 2004)… "Your Life, Your Decision," "You Are What You Eat" and "Meet the Clinician." These are just a few of the workshops being offered to 11^th graders this fall as part of the Together for Health School Program. Run by Wayne Memorial Hospital in collaboration with area school districts, Together for Health is designed to assess the health of area teens, encourage them to make positive life choices, and ...

Honesdale, PA October 15, 2004)—"Our ‘virtual’ walk to Disney turned into more of a run," reported Margaret Ennis, Coordinator of Wayne County On the Move. Ennis recently received the pleasant surprise that as of October 11, Wayne County On the Move’s 29 teams had already completed their 1,117 virtual walk to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The "walk" was completed almost three weeks ahead of schedule.

Ennis was now faced with the question...

(Honesdale, October 13, 2004)… As of today, Wayne Memorial’s Home Health Department says staff will continue to administer flu vaccinations at pre-scheduled clinics in Hamlin, Damascus and Waymart. Doses, however, are limited, due to a national shortage. About 100 people had to be turned away from a clinic today at the Hawley Senior Center.

"Many people who need flu shots can’t drive and have arranged in advance to go to a specific clinic for a flu shot," says WMH...

Photo Caption: Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Patty Wilson, R.N. explains the proper technique for breast self-examination at a free His & Her Seminar on breast and prostate cancer, held at the hospital on October 7^th. More than two dozen men and women showed up to separately hear information related to early detection of, respectively, prostate and breast cancer. Screenings were also provided free of charge. Julie Sandercock, R.N., from the office of Urologist Milan J. Smo...

(Milford, October 12, 2004)… "Physical Therapy: Get Fit for Life!" That’s the theme of this year’s National Physical Therapy Month (October), and Wayne Memorial Rehabilitation Services is taking it one step further. Staff therapists in Milford are having an open house with free screenings to help people get on and stay on the path to being "fit for life."

"The American Physical Therapy Association picked this theme not only to cel...

(Honesdale, October 5, 2004)…There’s still time for you to make lifestyle changes for life. There’s still time for you to become part of Wayne County On the Move. We want to help you find the time to add 30 minutes of exercise and activity to your day, every day. "Most of us want to add exercise and activity to our lives," states Margaret Ennis, Coordinator of Wayne County On the Move. "We all know that exercise can help us look better and feel better. ...