(Honesdale, December 19, 2003)…Call it an early Christmas gift. The staff at Wayne Memorial Hospital’s New Beginnings has been assured they’ll have jobs come the new year, thanks to a budget passed in Harrisburg late Monday. The budget includes a financial package to help physicians pay their premiums into the state’s catastrophe fund called MCARE. That means instead of zero doctors to deliver babies beginning January 1, Wayne County...

HONESDALE, PA—If you’re a patient of the Together for Health Dental Clinic in Honesdale, you may be able to get an appointment a lot sooner these days. That’s because Dr. Vance Jones, D.D.S. has signed a new four-year contract, increasing his hours to fulltime.

"I’m very excited about my new schedule," says Dr. Jones. Increasing Dr. Jones days from two to five means the Dental Clinic can schedule an additional 44 patients a...

(Honesdale, December 16, 2003)…It’s normally one of the happiest places in the hospital—the maternity ward. But the mood these days is somber among the staff at New Beginnings Birthing Suites at Wayne Memorial Hospital. They’re worried about the future. Who will deliver babies in Wayne County? The county’s only two obstetrician-gynecologists, Drs. Pedro Mencia and Hoon Yoo, announced last week they would cease delivering babies come January 1. Thei...

(HONESDALE, November 25, 2003)….After an intensive week-long survey that ended November 21, Wayne Memorial Hospital and its Home Health Department both received high preliminary scores from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Hospital received a 98 out of 100 and its Home Health Department a 94. "We are absolutely thrilled," said the Hospital’s Executive Director David Hoff.

"Achieving a score of 98 is an honor," said...

(HONESDALE, NOVEMBER 2003)…Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Imaging Services Department has expanded the days of operation for its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services to Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. "We’re now offering MRI services an additional six days a month," said James Hockenbury, WMH Affiliate Director of Patient Care.

Hockenbury went on to explain that the hospital "needed to meet an increase in demand from phy...

At his last meeting as Chairman of Wayne Memorial Health System, Honesdale attorney Ray Hamill (center) received a symbolic gesture of thanks: a chair. Hamill joined the WMH community in 1989. At a recent WMH Physicians Appreciation Dinner, Hamill spoke of the achievements of the system during his tenure, from expanding patient care options to bringing costs under control. His exit comes as the hospital and system boards merge. Hospital Chair Peter Rodgers (right) takes over a...

(HONESDALE, NOVEMBER 13,2003)…Staff nurses at Wayne Memorial Hospital ratified a new five-year contract with the hospital on Thursday, November 12. "We’re extremely pleased," said Hospital Executive Director David Hoff. "With all the upheaval in today’s healthcare industry, particularly in hospitals in Scranton and other urban areas, plus a recognized shortage of nurses nationwide, we are very lucky to have a good working relationship with our acute c...

(HONESDALE, NOVEMBER 2003)…Cold weather doesn’t have to put a damper on walking for exercise. Starting November 17^th, six schools serving Wayne and Pike counties will throw open their doors after hours for walkers. Wayne Memorial Hospital’s In-School Winter Walking Program runs Monday through Thursday, from 6pm to 8pm, until the end of April.

"Studies consistently show walking can held reduce the risk of heart disea...

(HAWLEY, November 1, 2003)…More than 130 women turned out for the sixth annual fall Women Only Luncheon Symposium, sponsored by Wayne Memorial Health System. The event was held Saturday, November 1^st, at Woodloch Springs. "We offered workshops for women to enrich their lives with a renewed sense of health and vitality," said organizer Donna Decker, R.N. and WMH Community Health Manager, "We gave the women information they could take back to thei...

Dressed as good witches for Halloween, members of the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary welcomed representatives from 19 hospitals and healthcare organizations at Woodloch Springs on October 22^nd. WMH hosted the annual fall meeting for what is known as PAHA, the Pennsylvania Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries.

The day-long meeting began with a continental breakfast, remarks by WMHS Executive Director David Hoff and a keynote presentation by ...

HONESDALE, September 18….Wayne Memorial Hospital launched emergency preparedness plans late Wednesday night to make sure operations continue as normal should the area be hit hard by high winds, power blackouts, or heavy rains and flooding in the wake of Hurricane Isabel. Doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel, especially those who live near the Hospital, will be on call, beginning tonight, to help care for patients. Extra staff may be needed to deal with a potential swell of patie...

Honesdale (September 26, 2003)…When a terminally-ill patient said she really used to enjoy having dinner parties, the staff of Wayne Memorial’s Behavioral Health department and the hospital kitchen listened. On Friday, September 26^th, inside the hospital’s boardroom on the second floor, patient Eve Murphy was the guest of honor at a party with about 15 friends, courtesy of Wayne Memorial Hospital.

It was actually a break...

Honesdale)…Did you know that men in their 60s who exercise even "moderately" are 14% less likely to develop heart disease? Step up the exercise and the risk goes down to more than 30%. Physical activity is also linked to lower rates of heart disease in women. And many studies show young people who lead sedentary lives are prone to obesity and high cholesterol rates, setting themselves up for cardiovascular disease ...

HONESDALE—"Maintaining a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet is difficult 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 dietitians at Wayne Memorial, along with the 108 Club, a diabetes support group, wi...

(Beach Lake, October 13, 2003)… The former Murray Tufts Garrett Manor on Route 652 is now officially Wayne Delaware Manor. In a brief ceremony, a tarp was pulled off the new sign, and 100 dollars was awarded to the man who came up with the new name—Facilities Maintenance Engineer Martin Stubbs.

Wayne Delaware Manor, a 29-bed personal care home on the banks of the Delaware, is owned by Wayne Memorial Health System. System Executive Director Dav...