The Wright Center for Community Health

02/02/2026

🎂 Happy 102nd Birthday to Ida Lupini! 🎉

As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we’re honored to recognize Ida, the mother of Lorraine Lupini, a valued board member of The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement, and reflect on the resilience, family, and meaningful connections that have defined her life.

Ida is a resident at Allied Services, a trusted community partner that serves as a clinical training site for several of our resident physicians in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program. We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate in supporting individuals and families across our region.

Wishing Ida a very happy birthday and celebrating all the moments, memories, and community that make this milestone so special. 💙🎈

📸 Photo courtesy of Allied Services

01/02/2026

🥣 Back by popular demand! ♥️

We’re teaming up with community partners and local restaurants to bring Soup Day to Luzerne County. Stop by The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre and enjoy a free bowl of soup, available while supplies last.

📅 Monday, Feb. 16
⏰ 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 169 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre

Community health workers will be on site to share information about available services, including support with temporary housing, utility assistance, transportation to medical appointments, health insurance, food, and clothing.

➡️ For more information, contact Geraldine McAndrew, director of community outreach & engagement, at mcandrew@TheWrightCenter.org. To view a full list of upcoming community events, visit TheWrightCenter.org/events.

31/01/2026

Thanks to The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce for highlighting our new pharmacy opening at our Wilkes-Barre community health center! We’re excited to expand access to convenient, affordable pharmacy services for Luzerne County and surrounding communities.

Stay tuned for more updates!

30/01/2026

🌟 Mission Moments Highlight 🌟

Each month, we celebrate Wright Center employees who embody our mission through extraordinary actions and compassionate care.👏 Join us in congratulating Jessica Berlew, Beth Ebersole, Mason Hemak, John Janosky, Courtney Kuschke, Dr. Ghazanfar Latif, Kelsey Lemoncelli, Betsy Miller, and Nicole Munley. Your efforts continue to inspire and uplift our community. 💙

29/01/2026

Thank you to the Hawley Rotary Club for inviting us to speak at your January meeting. Our Hawley team members, Taryn Berry and Allison Miller, were grateful for the opportunity to share information about the vital services we provide to your community. Special thanks to Club President Bill Rockafellow for the warm welcome!

28/01/2026

📸 Photos from the 2026 Snowflake Gala!

We’re grateful to attend and sponsor this incredible evening hosted by the Eynon Archbald Lions Club in support of Leader Dogs for the Blind and local community initiatives. Thank you for bringing everyone together for a night of generosity, connection, and impact. ❄️✨

28/01/2026

🤔 What does prevention really look like when it comes to cervical cancer?

🎧 Tune into our newest podcast episode on Spotify or stream it on our website: https://bit.ly/4jTp2hY.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to prioritize your well-being and learn how to protect your future. In our latest episode of Your Path to Better Health, “Preventable, powerful, priority: Protecting Cervical Health,” we explore the critical role of screenings, the lifesaving power of the HPV vaccine, and why cervical health should be on every woman’s radar, this month and all year long. 🎙️

27/01/2026

We’re excited to help spread the word about this incredible Black History Month lineup from Black Scranton. It all begins with the Opening Reception on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 2-5 p.m., followed by a full month of free community events. 🖤

➡️ For full details and event information, visit https://bit.ly/4tiWDpU.

27/01/2026

🩸 National Blood Shortage Alert: You Can Help.🩸

The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania is facing a critical national blood shortage. Hospital demand is exceeding supply, and the national blood inventory has dropped by 35% in the last month. As winter storms and flu season reduce donor turnout, the need for blood donors is more urgent than ever.

💪 Join us Friday, Jan. 30, at The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Auditorium for a community blood drive.

📍 501 S. Washington Ave., Scranton
⏰ 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
➡️ Sign up to donate now: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=TWCS.

26/01/2026

📢 Coming soon to Luzerne County!

We’re excited to share that The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre is expanding its services with a brand-new, on-site pharmacy. 💊

Our new pharmacy will offer everyone in the community convenient access to prescriptions, personalized pharmacist support, and the same compassionate care you know and trust, all in one location. Stay tuned for the grand opening announcement!

📖 Learn more about how this addition supports Luzerne County’s health: https://bit.ly/4jRzDKi.

26/01/2026

🚨 Weather Closure Notice 🚨

Due to weather conditions, the following Wright Center locations are closed today, Jan. 26:

📍 Dickson City - 570.489.4567
📍 Friendship House - 570.342.5253
📍 Hawley - 570.576.8081
📍 North Scranton - 570.346.8417
📍 School-Based Health - 570.591.5280
📍 Scranton Counseling Center - 570.591.5250

Our North Pocono community health center will have a delayed opening at 11 a.m.
📞 570.591.5150

To find an open community health center closest to you, visit https://TheWrightCenter.org/locations/ or call us at 570.230.0019. Please stay safe! ❄️

25/01/2026

Take the scenic route to better health with “Road to 2026,” a wellness initiative from our friends at America250PA. It encourages Pennsylvanians to walk, run, bike, or wheel their way across the Commonwealth while exploring local parks and historic sites. 🌄

We're excited to highlight this creative way to stay active and celebrate the journey to America’s 250th birthday. Track your miles, take in the views, and share your progress using .

Start your journey here 👉 https://bit.ly/4r5heMo.

The Road to 2026 is on Friday March 24, 2023 to Saturday July 4, 2026. It includes the following events: 250 Mile Virtual Run/Walk and 2,500 Mile Virtual Bike.