HIGHLAND PHYSICIANS WELCOMES NEW PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Honesdale, PA (October 24, 2025) — Northeast Pennsylvania native Emma Connolly, PA-C, is Highland Physicians Family Health Center’s newest advanced practice provider. As a Physician Assistant, Connolly treats patients of all ages for both acute and chronic conditions at the Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) primary care site located at 1839 Fair Avenue in Honesdale.

Connolly says she is passionate about building trust with her patients and understands the importance for them to feel seen and heard, “it is truly a privilege to provide care for the people in this community and be let into their lives in such a vulnerable way.” She added that because WMCHC places its focus on increasing access to care for all, it is an organization she is interested in working for.

Connolly earned a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University, Scranton, PA, graduating first in a class of 48 students. She also received the Didactic Excellence Award for the highest overall GPA. Connolly completed her undergraduate degree in Health Professions from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

Connolly’s duties at Highland Physicians Family Health Center include conducting patient assessments, diagnosing and treating illnesses, developing patient management plans and prescribing medications.

Call 570-251-6500 to make an appointment.  WMCHC accepts most private insurance, managed care plans, Medicare and medical assistance. A sliding-fee scale is also offered for those who qualify. WMCHC is a federally qualified health center.  For more information, visit www.wmchc.net or call 570-253-8390.