CMC Labor & Delivery Department Honored
Community Medical Center Labor & Delivery Department managers and staff gathered recently to accept departmental trophies for recent patient satisfaction survey results presented by CMC administration. Standing, left: Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Carolyn Grisko Labor & Delivery Technician, Sue Barrese, RN, Paulette Nish, RNC, MSN, CMC Director of Women’s and Children’s Services, Jill Warden, RN Seated, left: Nancy Dolan, Attendant/ Housekeeping, Kristen Burke, RN, Lee Smith, RN.
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Employee Pharmacy & Drug Fair
CMC’s Pharmacy & Drug Fair Planning Committee gathered at the Fair recently. Standing, from left: Joe Zarcone, R. Ph., Director of Pharmacy, Lindsey Hann, Pharm. D., Jamie Wood, Pharm. D., Kara Bilski, Pharmacy Intern, Jeanie Bantell, R.N., Clinical Informatics, Michael Fox, Pharm. D., Pharmacy Fair Coordinator, Darlene Chaykosky, Pharmacy Intern, Christine Durdach, Pharmacy Intern.
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CMC Cardiac Step-Down Department Honored
Community Medical Center Cardiac Step-Down Department manager and staff gathered recently to accept departmental trophies for recent patient satisfaction survey results presented by CMC administration. Standing, left: Barbara Bossi, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services, Kathy Moro, Social Services, Doris Keating, RN, MSN, CCRN, Cardiac Surgery Nurse Manager, Stacey Grudzinski-Cabelly, RN, Steve Ulkoski, Cardiac Tech, Jennifer Marzzacco, Social Services, Melanie Germano, GN and Loretta Dragon, RN.
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CMC hosts Surgeons from Germany for Orthopedic Observations
Community Medical Centers director of orthopedic surgery, Harry Schmaltz, M.D., recently hosted a delegation of surgeons from Germany to evaluate the hospitals orthopedic surgery practices. Seated from left are Dr. Schmaltz, Dr. Manfred Krieger and Dr. Human Safiarian. Standing are Frank Claus, Prof. Dr./Dr. R. Schnettler, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schultz, Jo-Henry Schulte, Jerry Bloch and James Brush, coordinator of CMCs New Steps Orthopedic Unit. The even was co-sponsored by Biomet, a manufacturer of orthopedic surgery instruments.
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Marywood Physician Assistant Students' Book Drive
Participating in the distribution ceremony at Community Medical Center were, seated from left, Gina McCabe, R.N., emergency room nurse manager; and students Denise Guerrero and Jamie Crater. Standing from left are Marywood faculty advisor Lori Swanchak; and students Shania McGordon and Edna Caraballo-Gonzalez.
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Marywood Physician Assistant Students' Book Drive
Physician assistant students from Marywood University organized a children’s book drive last month in recognition of Physician Assistant Week. Over 1,900 books were collected and distributed to local hospitals and physician offices.
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"Oz" Munchkins Visit CMC
Several members of the Wizard of Oz's Munchkins delighted patients and staff during a visit to the hospital earlier this summer.
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Job Fairs Attract Local Workers
CMC sponsors community employment fairs throughout the year to attract interested job seekers.
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March of Dimes Walk Gets CMC Support
Staff and family from CMC participated in the 2004 March of Dimes Walk at Nay Aug Park.
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Blood Donor Station at CMC in Full Swing
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FBI Bomb Expert Featured at CMC ER Readiness Meeting
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CMC Health Info Distributed at Local Mall Fair
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Phillies 2004 Caravan visits CMC Patients
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Dairy Miss Visits Maternity Ward
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Dr. Burton Marks Presents Importance of Mammography
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Diabetes Support Group Sponsors Exotic Fruit Night
Principals from CMC's Diabetes Support Group gather during a special exotic fruit tasting event on March 12. From left are Ellie Cosmark, Marie Ratchford, LDN, Sharon Chapman, RN, BSN, CDE, Lori McNally, LDN, Marcia Foy, MA, RD, CDE and Bill Anderson, director of nutrition services.
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Diabetes Support Group Sponsors Exotic Fruit Night
Marcia Foy, right, explains some of the elements of an exotic fruit to program participants.
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Senator Arlen Specter and Honorable Robert Dole Visit
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Senator Arlen Specter and Honorable Robert Dole Visit
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Senator Arlen Specter and Honorable Robert Dole Visit
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Senator Arlen Specter and Honorable Robert Dole Visit
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Senator Arlen Specter and Honorable Robert Dole Visit
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Senator Arlen Specter and Honorable Robert Dole Visit
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Senator Arlen Specter and Honorable Robert Dole Visit
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East Scranton Business Assoc.'s Community Pride Award
CMC earned the East Scranton Business Association's Community Pride Award recognizing outstanding public service, real estate improvement or other achievements. On hand for the ceremony were from left Beth Wolff, John Creegan and Richard Hames of the Association; and Martin McGurrin, C. Richard Hartman, M.D., president and CEO, and Sharyn Wozniak, CMC Health System.
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CMC Participates in National Alcohol Screening Day
CMC provided and information booth to patients and visitors during National Alcohol Screening Day on April 8.
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Blood Donor Station Helping to Ease Regional Blood Shortage
CMC hosts twice monthly blood drives as the Red Cross’s specially designated blood donation center. Staff and community members regularly receive praise and “special” visitors for their efforts to donate blood.
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Girl Scout Aids New Babies
Joyce Frisbie, a Girl Scout from Luzerne County, donated handmade baby hats to the CMC Maternity Unit as part of her service project. On hand for one of the presentations from left are Joyce Frisbie, her friend, Nicole Fife, new mom Laura Cackowski and her daughter, Caleb; and Paulette Nish, RN, neonatal unit.
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Anesthesia and Trauma Experts Gather at CMC Event
Principals involved in CMCs annual anesthesia and trauma symposium gather during the event held this spring at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Scranton.
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Anesthesia and Trauma Experts Gather at CMC Event
Principals involved in CMCs annual anesthesia and trauma symposium gather during the event held this spring at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, Scranton.
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Diabetic Chef Chris Smith Presents Seminar
Pictured below is Chef Smith addressing audience members and visitors.
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Diabetic Chef Chris Smith Presents Seminar
Acclaimed Diabetic Chef Chris Smith presented a seminar in Scranton recently on cooking for a healthy lifestyle. CMCs Center for Diabetes Management helped organize the event.
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Joint Replacement Center Hosts Reunion
CMCs Joint Replacement Center hosted a reunion of sorts for former patients. Jim Brush, left, center director, joins Dr. Harry Schmaltz, surgeon, with former patients.
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Joint Replacement Center Hosts Reunion
Barb Bossi, R.N., vice-president for patient care services, hears comments from another group.
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Heartwalk at Nay Aug
Several CMC employees and family members participated in the Heart Walk this spring at Nay Aug Park, Scranton.
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Heartwalk at Nay Aug
Several CMC employees and family members participated in the Heart Walk this spring at Nay Aug Park, Scranton.
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Trauma Center Presentation
Staff from the NEPA Trauma Center at CMC presented important information to area high school students on prom safety during the close of the recent school year. The event was held at Genetti Manor, Dickson City.
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Trauma Center Presentation
Staff from the NEPA Trauma Center at CMC presented important information to area high school students on prom safety during the close of the recent school year. The event was held at Genetti Manor, Dickson City.
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Blue Cross Helps CMC Patients Enjoy Spirit of the Season
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania presented holiday gifts to patients at Community Medical Center earlier this month. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand to make the presentations along with staff and family members of pediatric patients.
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Blue Cross Helps CMC Patients Enjoy Spirit of the Season
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania presented holiday gifts to patients at Community Medical Center earlier this month. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand to make the presentations along with staff and family members of pediatric patients.
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Employee Activities Committee Organizes Gifts for VAC
CMC staff members donated more than 200 holiday gifts to the Voluntary Action Center last week through the VACs annual gift drive for the needy. The hospitals employee activities committee coordinated donations. Pictured with gifts and CMC President and CEO C. Richard Hartman, M.D., are committee members Jane Gaul, Sharon Stamm, Neil DeAngelo, Barbara Bossi, R.N., vice-president of patient care services; and Kim Stager.
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