Community Outreach

Wayne Memorial Hospital and Wayne Memorial Health System, along with our clinical affiliate Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, are committed to promoting the health and welfare of the communities we serve.  This means that, in addition to diagnostic and treatment services, we offer prevention clinics, tips and seminars in conjunction with our physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists and other medical providers.

Some of our programs include:

• The In-School  Walking Program
• Together for Health School Program for 7th and 10th grades
• Community programs upon request
• Wayne Memorial Provider Directory information

Our Community Health office at (570) 253-8990 can be contacted for more information.

Community Relations Staff

Manager – Carol Kneier, MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES                                                                                        

Assistant – Jean Tuttle

Carol Kneier was appointed manager of the Community Relations Department in July 2024. She previously assumed management of the Community Health Department in 2018, after Donna Decker, RN, retired. Originally from New York City, Carol has lived in Wayne County for decades, raised her three children here and acquired a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition from Marywood University in Scranton.” I am honored to be chosen for this position,” said Kneier, “and I’m really excited to take on this role. Donna Decker has always been a great role model, co-worker and friend and I plan to continue to build on her successes and work on improving the health of our community.