(Honesdale, May 1, 2009)…“It’s great to be back in northeast Pennsylvania,” says Krista Pine, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and a native of northeast Pennsylvania. Dr. Pine recently joined Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers’ Behavioral Health Center. She will begin seeing patients May 4th. 

(Honesdale, May 1, 2009)…As of May 1st, Wayne Memorial Hospital had no confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus (swine flu) affecting people worldwide. The Hospital’s Pandemic Committee is assuring the proper treatment measures, supplies and precautions are in place should a case of this “emerging” virus be confirmed in our immediate area. If you experience fever, aches, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and po...

The treatment of wounds that "won't heal" is a specialized form of medicine.  Our Wound Care Center offers this service with certified wound care nurses, skilled surgeons and podiatrists.  Whether your wound is due to trauma, diabetes or some other injury or disease, our staff is here to help. The Medical Director is Mark Micciche, DPM.

The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital is open five days a week - Monday to Friday. For more information, call (570) 251-6644.

(Honesdale, April 18, 2009)…If you suffer from leg pain, swelling or varicose veins, a minimally invasive alternative to “vein stripping” is now available in Honesdale. George Tietjen, MD, FACS, a board-certified surgeon and Chief of Staff at Wayne Memorial Hospital is offering his patients the VNUS Closure procedure.  An outpatient procedure that typically involves only local anesthesia and...

(Honesdale, April 8, 2009)…Philip J. Hlavac, MD, a board certified neurosurgeon, is now seeing patients in Honesdale suffering back, neck or cranial problems and carpal tunnel. Dr. Hlavac, who also practices in Dunmore and Wilkes Barre, chose to open an office in Honesdale because of a need here. “At least 25% of my patients come from this area,” said Dr. Hlavac, “so it made sense to bring their care ...

(Honesdale, April 7, 2009)… “We need nurses and we are looking at innovative ways to grow our own,” said Virginia Fries, RN, at a meeting at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) in March. She spoke to representatives from seven local school districts in Pennsylvania and New York State about a potential collaboration with Luz...

(Honesdale, March 30, 2009)…Sheela Porter-Smith, a certified nurse midwife with more than a quarter century of experience in nursing, has joined Women’s Health Care of NEPA, the newest division of Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (CHC). All the women who deliver babies at Wayne Memorial Hospital, approximately 450 a year, are cared for by the staff of Women’s Health Care.

Waymart residents and borough council members join in the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Waymart Family Health Center on March 19, 2009.  The new facility is part of Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (CHC) and serves everyone, regardless of income level.  Most major insuranc...

(Honesdale, March 12, 2009)…Everyone is invited to celebrate the opening of the newest medical center in Wayne County, the Waymart Family Health Center. Located at the Wayne Woodlands complex in Waymart, the new health center is part of Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, a federally qualified health center that offers healthcare to everyone.  Lawre...

Is it clean? You bet! Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Central Services staff, its on-site “sterilization team,” was recognized by the 3M company for going above and beyond standard care. In January the staff began using biological indicators (BI) for every load of utensils and other equipment from the Operating Room, Emergency Department and other areas of the hospital. The BI is a self-contained device that holds live spore...

(Honesdale, February 25, 2009)…It’s not too late to prevent diabetes, even if you’ve been diagnosed as “pre-diabetic.”  If you follow the right game plan, the experts say you can delay or even dodge the disease altogether. Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Nutrition Services Department is offering free packets on how to craft your plan and stay on course to prev...

(Honesdale, PA, February 6, 2009)— February is National Dental Health Month and the Together For Health Dental Center is raising awareness about the importance of good oral health. Every weekday during the month of February, Theresa Pfund, EFDA, has packed up her suitcase and headed out to where young children are found in Wayne and Pike Counties. “I tell the children why dental care is important and ...

(Honesdale, February 20, 2009)…A new addition to Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Pediatric Department is helping some of the hospital’s youngest patients cope with a hospital stay.

     The Fun Center™ mobile entertainment unit features a ...

(Honesdale, February 6, 2009)… The much-anticipated Waymart Family Health Center opens officially for business on Monday, February 16th.  Lawrence Stepczak, MD, board certified internist, will be available for patient visits Monday through Friday. The new center is part of Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (CHC), a federally qualified health center...

They outdid themselves!  The Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Mistletoe Ball Committee transformed the Waterfront at Ehrhardt’s into a swinging “Winter Wonderland” on January 17th. It was the 68th year for this annual fundraiser. The venue has changed over the years, but it’s always recalled as a fun event. In the early days, the Mistletoe Ball would ...